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  BinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

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  27 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pm

  ? Master the art of resilience. (HuffPost Fitness)? Ways to prep a quick, healthy dinner. (fitsugar)? A quick fix for feeling down in the dumps. (The Stir)? Can you make your husband change? (YourTango)? How to handle your debt. (HuffPost Women? How to handle difficult people. (YouBeauty)? Vegetable cocktails you should try. (Organic Authority)? Health and fitness books you should buy. (Well + Good)... More »Post from: Blisstree ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the webThe best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from…

• 6 Reasons Why Your Period Might Be Irregular

  BinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

  blogdig.net

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Contrary to what you may be inclined to believe by the period-shaming media, your monthly flow is not embarrassing, not blue, not consistant, and often, not monthly at all. In fact, for most women, at some point in their lives, unusual menstruation is the norm--and that perfect, 28-day cycle is an illusive creature, like a hormonal unicorn leaping over rainbows of body-positive tampon ads off on the horizon. But even with that knowledge, when your period does something unpredicted, it can still ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the…

• How to stop your baby from crying

  Baby Development Milestones

  amazinjosh

  23 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am

  If you have a new born baby, then you will most definitely hear your baby cry quite a lot and you will often not have a clue as to why this actually is. The good news is that although your baby isn’t able to tell you, there is usually a few things that it could [...]

• Bad Baby Names

  Mother 2 Mother Blog

  21 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pm

  When I heard the name of Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby girl, Blue Ivy, I immediately thought damn here we go with these crazy celebrity baby names.  I've wondered if parents think about the name calling and harassment their child will have to endure as they grow up.  I understand wanting a unique name for your child, but some of the names we place on our children are just down right ridiculous, and Blue Ivy is one of them.  Blue Ivy is so rich, her name won't matter.  She will be tutored and socialize with Apple, Alabama Luella, Banjo, Sailor…

• 1 Baby, 26 Alphabetical Names

  Nancy's Baby Names

  Nancy

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  I’ve found long names, and alphabetical sibling names, but this could be the first alphabetical single name I’ve seen. A baby girl born on December 19, 1882, in West Derby, Liverpool, to Arthur and Sarah Pepper was named Ann Bertha Cecelia Diana Emily Fanny Gertrude Hypatia Inez Jane Kate Louise Maud Nora Ophelia Quince Rebecca Starkey Tereza Ulysis Venus Winifred Xenophon Yetty Zeus Pepper. Regarding the name, the Boston Evening Transcript quipped: “Apparently the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has little power in London.” Source:…

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• A Space Of His Own

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am

  I am not sure there's anything that a toddler loves more than freedom to move, but I do think that socializing would be a close second. While I can't always let my little kids have free reign in the house, I do make every effort to provide a safe play spot where they can both enjoy a little freedom and be in the midst of things. ...Read Full Post

• The Best Potty Training Advice...

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am

  My philosophy, in general, on big parenting issues is: "Ya gotta do what works for you and your child." I do oppose methods that are neglectful or harmful. And, to be honest, I have a low threshold for anyone who avoids encouraging a child's development because it's hard (getting them to give up that bottle or stop hitting can be very, very, VERY difficult, but in the long run they need our help to move on). ...Read Full Post

• A Toddler’s Mind at Play

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am

  When my daughter was about 14 months old, she came home from day care and announced, "Geegee!" Then she lined up against the wall in the hallway and motioned for my husband and I to do the same. We did. She giggled, moved to the opposite wall and waited for us to move, too. We did. She giggled. This when on for a few minutes, until, we laughingly scooped her up and headed to the dinner table. ...Read Full Post

• The Magic of a Family Singalong

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am

  It was one of those moments when a mother feels like aliens have landed. We were walking from the playground to the pizza place. The sun was shining, kids were skipping. All of a sudden one little boy throws himself down and whines, "No like this block." That was followed by a scream and few kicks to a poor old oak tree. ...Read Full Post

• What's Your Discipline Technique?

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am

  This morning I caught my older son lining up his cars. He then took a bigger car and had it smash the others. "You can't do that," he told the big one. Then he put the offender into time out under the dining room table....Read Full Post

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• Dr. Heather’s First Live TV Appearance

  Dr. Heather

  18 Jan 2012 | 4:33 pm

  Mahalo to Jill and the gang at KITV! Despite awakening at 4 am with bloodshot eyes from an allergy attack (perfect for HDTV, right?) — I was psyched to head down to KITV yesterday morning to talk story with the gang about parenting. So mahalo to Jill Kuramoto for inviting me, and a big aloha to Mahealani Richardson, Moanike’ala Nabarro, and Yasmin Dar for making me feel so at home in the studio. Looking forward to seeing you all again next month! Here’s the link: Dr. Heather on KITV — January 17, 2012 Aloha, Dr. Heather The BabyShrink

• Work/Life Balance with Young Children

  Dr. Heather

  6 Jan 2012 | 7:52 pm

  It’s a fact of life: Whether you work at home or out of the home, part time or full time, life with young kids is always a juggling act. Rip it up, girl!Achieving balance is really only aspirational — never truly possible. But living in Hawaii has shown me that surfing is an apt metaphor for what we all aspire to — a sense of freedom and control in the face of powerful life forces. I’m especially proud of this post I wrote for my fab partners over at The Learning Care Group: Check it out, and let me know what YOUR tips are for staying sane when trying to stay on top of…

• “Crying It Out”: Acceptable — or Abuse?

  Dr. Heather

  14 Dec 2011 | 1:48 pm

  Sometimes I need a good cry before a nap, too. One of the most primitive, innate reactions any mom has is to comfort her crying child. But as we’ve talked about here before, many babies can tolerate — and thrive — with some crying, when their parents thoughtfully decide why and when that might be necessary. That’s why articles like this leave me mystified — especially when they come from one of my shrink colleagues.  Her bottom line is that CIO is dangerous. She trots out all the old arguments, hailing the Dr. Sears “science” behind her claims, and…

• My Third Kid Hates Kindergarten Too!

  Dr. Heather

  14 Oct 2011 | 10:27 pm

  See? I'm 5 now! Remember this guy? This sweet, cuddly, awesome 4-year-old? Well, now he’s a big 5-year-old, and he’s been in kindergarten for about 7 weeks. He started out with an enthusiastic bang, but now we’re dealing with tears and major foot-dragging when it comes to going to school.   I know, I know — I shouldn’t be surprised. “Help! My Kindergartener Hates School All of a Sudden!” is one of my most popular posts — and a very common parenting dilemma. Fact is, young children are totally different animals than “school…

• What I’m Reading: Your One-Year-Old

  Dr. Heather

  25 Sep 2011 | 7:32 pm

  A Classic Must-Read I’m reading every parenting book ever written on an obsessive quest to find helpful nuggets and insights to include in my first BabyShrink book. Those of you who know me know that I think much of what’s available these days is garbage. Junk. Not practical. Not worth the money. But once in awhile, I find a gem. Most of these gems are “oldies but goodies” — dated, in some ways, but true and superb in the way that classics always are. Louise Bates Ames, PhD, wrote a whole series of parenting books over 30 years ago, with a new book for each year…

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  ScienceDaily: Infant Health News

• The pupils are the windows to the mind

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:28 pm

  The eyes are the window into the soul -- or at least the mind, according to a new article.

• In the brain, signs of autism as early as 6 months old

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:37 am

  Measuring brain activity in infants as young as six months may help to predict the future development of autism symptoms. In their first year of life, babies who will go on to develop autism already show different brain responses when someone looks at or away from them. The findings suggest that direct brain measures might help to predict the future development of autism symptoms in infants as young as six months.

• Genetic abnormalities may cause cerebral palsy, study suggests

  26 Jan 2012 | 9:14 am

  For years it was thought that a difficult birth and other perinatal factors were the leading causes of cerebral palsy (CP), a group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system functions such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing and thinking. Now, researchers suggest that the majority of cerebral palsy causes may in fact be caused by genetic abnormalities.

• Prenatal testosterone linked to increased risk of language delay for male infants, study shows

  25 Jan 2012 | 6:55 pm

  New research by Australian scientists reveals that males who are exposed to high levels of testosterone before birth are twice as likely to experience delays in language development compared to females. The research, published in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, focused on umbilical cord blood to explore the presence of testosterone when the language-related regions of a fetus' brain are undergoing a critical period of growth.

• Accelerated infant growth increases future asthma symptom risk

  19 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pm

  Accelerated growth in the first three months of life, but not fetal growth, is associated with an increased risk of asthma symptoms in young children, according to a new study.

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  SFGate: You still rock! The blog for parents of infants and toddlers in the Bay Area : The Poop

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• From Legos to Roadways - an up-close view of the new Bay Bridge

  23 Jan 2012 | 1:02 pm

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• What will your kids be nostalgic for in 30 years?

  18 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am

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• Parenting and post-holiday melancholy

  11 Jan 2012 | 10:42 am

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  Baby Chic 101

• 27 Jan 2012 | 6:27 pm

  babychic101

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:27 pm

  Now through February 20, BabiesRUs and ToysRUs stores nationwide are holding another Great Trade-In event. As you may recall, the Great Trade-In event is where you bring in your used car seat, stroller, travel system, high chair, play yard, bassinet, walker, infant swing, bouncer, entertainer, crib or kid's bed in exchange for a 25% savings on the purchase of any new baby items. Bring in as many items as you'd like and get a coupon for each.Their website has more information, including 6 items which are 30%.

• Bethenny Frankel shops at Bellini

  babychic101

  26 Jan 2012 | 5:18 pm

  Bethenny Frankel wrote on her Twitter today that she had "Just finished shopping at @bellinibabies for bryn's new room. They have the BEST selection & awesome baby gifts!LOVE!" Bethenny visited the Scarsdale location and picked up some new bedding toddler furniture, although she didn't go into details.If you are near a Bellini, they are currently have a 20% of sale. You need to get the coupon on their website.

• New from P'kolino

  babychic101

  25 Jan 2012 | 7:09 pm

  Here is a sneak peak from P'kolino's new 2012 collection. The company will show 12 new products next week at the New York Gift Fair (which is only open to the trade, sorry). New items include the Playful Xylophone, the Tabletop Easel, Artist Travel Sets, the Puzzle Stacker, the Little Reader Sofa, new art supplies, puzzles and a line of Puff the Magic Dragon inspired products.

• Giggle's new registry app

  babychic101

  24 Jan 2012 | 6:59 pm

  If you are registered at Giggle (or you are planing to be), the company now has a very cool app for that. The new Giggle Best Baby Registry app lets users create and manage a registry on their phone. You can add online products or go to one of the stores yourself and add stuff using the app. There's even a sharing button so you can post your registry right to Facebook and Twitter for friends and family to see.

• iCandy Spotting

  babychic101

  23 Jan 2012 | 5:55 pm

  Selma Blair was spotted leaving lunch in West Hollywood yesterday with her son Arthur and her boyfriend, Jason Bleick. Once again we spotted Selma with her iCandy Peach stroller in tomato. Also spotted: a Tiny Love Sunny Stroll and an Aden & Anais jungle jam swaddle blanket.

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  Posh*Little Blog

• Ready & Organized On The Go {And Looking Like It}

  26 Jan 2012 | 9:42 am

  I love fielding readers questions but until today, have never posted them. How selfish! So here was a great question from Wendy that is a biggie for me & my 4 kids... getting out the door.My kids have lots of different activities like soccer and dance. I am always rushing, scattered and unfortunately, this gets reflected with the kids Read More...

• Dollhouse Deals! It's A Good Day To Play With Dolls

  24 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am

  If you're looking for a modern doll house, today's the day to do it. Both Totsy and Giggle Deals are both offering some pretty cool doll houses at $10 - $420 off! These are flash sales that end very soon (especially the brinca dada houses) so act fast. 

• Nursery Organization: DIY Baby Closet Dividers {Free Printable}

  18 Jan 2012 | 2:47 pm

  I love having things labeled. Organized, divided and labeled. Not only are things easier to find, for me and the kids, they are also easier to put away. Back in October, I did a roundup of a handful of baby/kid closet dividers. At the time I was organizing my nursery closets so wa Read More...

• It's Still Hat Season! Going Nuts For Etsy's KnitNut By JL

  17 Jan 2012 | 8:19 am

  Crochet hats were a huge obsession for me this fall. Especially super funky ones like sock monkeys, owls, flying pigs and angry birds.With all our trips back and forth to our seemingly miles away bus stop and the myriad of events were baby sister had to tag along, quickly throwing on one of her hats kept Hadley warm and cozy plu Read More...

• Mother Needs: Maternity Divinity Dress Giveaway & Special Offer

  11 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pm

  This fab giveaway is brought to you by MotherNeeds.Com: MotherNeeds – a specialist in maternity-nursing fashion, brings together function with style. MotherNeeds’ beautiful maternity-nursing wear boast cleverly concealed nursing access, so that only you and your ba Read More...

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• Lil' Miss Charlie's Newborn Baby Portraits ~ Tacoma Baby Photographers

  indigoportraits

  24 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pm

  Here is sweet little Charlie’s first professional baby portraits.  In spite of the crazy weather, she was able to make it for her newborn session.  She slept like a little angel, too.  I had to include a couple images of her smiling, she looked so cute.  She has a long flight ahead of her ~ she’ll be heading back to Australia with her mommy and daddy soon. I know Grandma will really miss her. Congratulations, mommy and daddy on your sweet little daughter. Want to see more newborn baby portraits? Visit our Newborn Baby Gallery.  

• What's this? A new blog post?!

  HH

  24 Jan 2012 | 11:49 am

  Hello loyal followers! Welcome back!  I know I’ve committed a cardinal sin and have not posted

• To sleep, perchance to dream

  Elphaba

  24 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am

  Probably the most important thing after learning to feed your baby, is the question of sleep. Or a lack thereof as may be the case. I’ve been wanting to talk about this for a while and since Miss Mac and Josey both had good posts on it recently, I thought today would be good. Let me start by saying, that we’re still struggling a little with breast feeding–the magic six week mark didn’t happen for us. I bring this up because I have not yet had the luxury of feeding Alice in bed in the middle of the night. Right now, I still have to get up and find a chair and some…

• Our little host

  mdrushford

  24 Jan 2012 | 5:41 am

  Yesterday at daycare, Juno was an only child in the infant room because the others were home sick! Yikes. Hope they feel better soon (and that they stay home until then so our Junebug stays healthy!). Here are some pics of our girl pulling off horizontal stripes and toy hoarding*: *= photo and first-time-with-babysitters credit to Egg and Momo!

• Mother and child with coffee

  Tracy Cox

  23 Jan 2012 | 10:54 pm

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  The Essential Infant Blog

• Baby Coupons and Discount Codes for January - February, 2012

  6 Jan 2012 | 12:06 pm

  With all the expenses a new baby brings to the table, is it any wonder that we ALL seem to be clambering for baby coupons these days? Here's a directory of the best online baby stores, with their current coupons, free shipping codes, and sales announcements.

• What types of foods should I give my son? He is just starting table foods.

  4 Jan 2012 | 4:39 pm

  My 9 month old son just got the go ahead for strictly table foods from our doctor. I am wondering what to give him for breakfast and lunch? Dinner he eats

• Constipation and Fever

  30 Nov 2011 | 1:30 pm

  My 20 month old son hasn't pooped in 3 and a half days and also has had a fever for that long, is something seriously wrong? It is now Monday morning,

• Does a Belly Binder Really Help with Post-Cesearean Recovery?

  16 Nov 2011 | 2:42 pm

  I've gotten a lot of questions over the years about whether a belly binder for post-c-section recovery is worth the cost. Since I'm not currently pregnant, I asked for a pregnant volunteer from my subscribers.

• Baby Learning Toys: How to Find the Smartest Ones

  29 Oct 2011 | 1:34 pm

  If you're going to buy toys for your infant, why not choose baby learning toys that will stimulate his brain and encourage milestone growth? Here's what to look for in a toy worth giving.

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• Trusting Your Parental Gut

  admin

  25 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am

  Whether you are a mommy or a daddy, you have an unexplainable inner knowledge of what is best for your child as well as what is absolutely NOT. Sometimes it is a tiny whisper in the back of your brain that suggests you need to talk to your pediatrician. Sometimes it is a lion’s roar screaming, “This is not right for my baby!” My Mommy Gut sounded off loudly when my son was an infant because his constant crying communicated to me that something was wrong. And there was. I just found out last week at his first chiropractor appointment that some vertebrae in his neck were twisted sideways…

• Good Enough

  Leslie

  23 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am

    Parenting is hard. Being a mom or a dad, is hard. Pulling that battery out of your 8 month old’s mouth? Easy choice. How to handle epic tantrums? Not so easy. The thing about parenting is that most decisions we make are fraught with indecision, weighing pros and cons and, ultimately, uncertainty about whether or not we are doing the right thing. When my daughter cried non-stop, I wasn’t sure if I was making a bad decision opting to co-sleep. When I was concerned that maybe my milk was low in supply or had something in it that was upsetting her, I wrestled with whether or…

• Because I’m Mommy

  Leslie

  11 Jan 2012 | 2:39 pm

  “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” - Rajneesh I’d like to say I’m the boss. I’d like to say that after almost three years, I am finally getting the hang of this whole parenting thing. Truth is, every day is a new challenge. And every day I find myself trying to decide if I should laugh or cry. I have children who are full of spirit. They laugh and cry with more emotion than most other kids I’ve met. That results in the highs being really…

• Feelings I Never Thought I’d Have

  Amanda

  5 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm

  As the parent of a fussy baby who sounded like he was in the worst pain possible for at least a few hours each day, I was confident he had some type of medical issue. My husband and I dragged our screaming infant to the pediatrician about once a week for a while…pleading for her to do something to help him. Was she sure babies couldn’t have opiates? Absolutely sure? I never thought I’d feel angry at my baby but to my horror, I did. I was alone with him a lot and when he would go on one of his jags, it felt like he was yelling at me specifically. With every “WAAAAAAAAH,” I heard…

• The Spirited Child: Living with No Filters

  Sean

  3 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am

  For Chloe, the world has no off switch and no tuner. In my last post I talked about perceptiveness. It’s one of the most impressive traits of a spirited child. They don’t miss anything, and it can be a wonder to watch. But the flip side of seeing everything is being overwhelmed by it all, and a number of doctors / researchers have commented on this trait (see, for example, The Happiest Baby on the Block, by Dr. Harvey Karp). They believe that colic is caused primarily by a child’s inability to tune out the world around them. Baby takes in everything, makes connections all over the…

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• The Fifth Week Post-Partum

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:29 pm

  I can hardly believe that it has already been five weeks since my daughter was born. The anticipation built for nine long months and now that she is finally here, time is flying even more than it was before she was born. Many things have changed in these five short weeks.

• A Breastfeeding Experience Part II

  26 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pm

  I learned later from other first time mom's that the first few weeks of breastfeeding can be quite painful. Cracked and bleeding nipples are not uncommon for first timers or in the early days of post-partum with consecutive babies.

• A Breastfeeding Experience Part I

  25 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm

  There was never any question in my mind whether or not I would breastfeed my babies. Being the second oldest out of nine children, not only were we all breastfeed but I grew up around lots of breastfeeding mom's. Breastfeeding was a very normal occurrence.

• Losing the Pregnancy Weight Part III

  24 Jan 2012 | 9:58 pm

  Burning calories is some what intangible. I really have no idea how many calories I am burning each day by breast feeding my daughter. I would like to give credit to a healthier diet and a commitment to long term exercise for my seemingly quicker come back from having my daughter.

• My Fussy Baby

  24 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm

  By the time I had my first baby my experience with infants was holding my friend's baby for a few minutes each time I visited. I knew basically nothing so I was worried about how to handle a baby.

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• ‘Big Bang Theory’ Star Simon Helberg And His Wife Are Expecting A Baby!

  BabyRazziSherry

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm

  Howard Wolowitz Simon Helberg is going to be a dad!  ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ star and his wife Jocelyn Towne are expecting their first child together. His rep confirmed the baby news: “The Big Bang Theory’s Simon Helberg and his wife, actress/writer/director Jocelyn Towne, have announced they are expecting their first child in the spring,” [...]

• Celebrity Baby Photos: Sarah Jessica Parker’s Twin Daughters

  BabyRazziSherry

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:47 pm

  Sarah Jessica Parker’s daughters Marion and Tabitha spent their morning at preschool before being picked up by their nanny.  The Broderick girls looked comfy in their fleece outfits and enjoyed the milder weather in NYC today.  No bulky coats or snow boots necessary! Photos by FameFlynet BabyRazzi on Facebook! BabyRazzi on Twitter!

• Jennifer Garner And Seraphina Get A Starbucks Boost

  BabyRazziSherry

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pm

  Expectant mom Jennifer Garner and her youngest daughter Seraphina stopped by the local Starbucks this morning before starting out their day.  Jennifer looked fantastic in this gray sweater coat with red t-shirt and jeans. I bet Jennifer’s girls are giddy with excitement over the new baby-on-the-way. Photos by FameFlynet BabyRazzi on Facebook! BabyRazzi on Twitter!

• Lindsay Sloane Welcomes Her First Child

  BabyRazziSherry

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Actress Lindsay Sloane (Weeds, Horrible Bosses) and her husband Dar Rollins have welcomed their first child together!  Their daughter, named Maxwell Rue, was born on January 19, 2012. “We thought we knew what love was until we met her.” Congrats to the new parents! Photos by FameFlynet BabyRazzi on Facebook! BabyRazzi on Twitter!

• Lunchtime Links With Cindy Crawford

  BabyRazziSherry

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am

  Cindy Crawford touches down at LAX. Sienna Miller’s pregnancy confirmed. (Celebrity Baby Scoop) Little Simone is a fashionista already!  (Celebrity Babies – People) Paper doll t-shirts: a bad idea? (Lil Sugar) See how Kate Gosselin pinches pennies. (SheKnows Entertainment) Can you guess the adorable celebrity kid? (BlackCelebKids) Kourtney Kardashian’s baby bump is finally showing. (Hollybaby) [...]

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• Baby on the Way for Simon Helberg

  Sarah

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

  Gregg DeGuire/Picturegroup A Big Bang baby! Simon Helberg, who plays Howard Wolowitz on the show, and wife Jocelyn Towne are expecting their first child this spring, their rep confirms to PEOPLE. The actor, 31, and his wife, an actress/writer/director, were married in 2007. Helberg’s hit sitcom is up for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. – Sarah Michaud with reporting by Monica Rizzo

• Faux Fur Ever: Cozy and Chic Winter Hats for Kids

  Shanelle

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Courtesy Faux Fur Ever Oh, the weather outside is frightful… But that doesn’t mean your little one can’t cover up in style. Faux Fur Ever, a chic line of faux fur hats and scarves for adults, has just launched an adorable collection for kids. Handmade in the U.S. with high-quality Tissavel fur, the company’s mini trapper hats ($146 – $150) are so luxe and well-crafted you’ll pass them down for years. Added bonus: They’re offering an exclusive 20 percent off with free shipping discount to Moms & Babies readers. Just enter code: cbb20 at checkout.

• Around the Web…

  Sarah

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am

  Happy Friday! Take a break this afternoon to give these links a read: VIDEO: Pink and Willow wish Ellen a happy birthday! – EllenTV.com Canadian company creates doll to teach kids about VBAC – iVillage.com Home births rise nearly 30% – MSNBC.com RECIPE: Homemade belly better for combating stretch marks – ModernMom.com Worms repeatedly found in Capri Sun packages – Yahoo! Shine

• Pregnant Molly Sims Officially Debuts Baby Belly

  Anya

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

  Courtesy Molly Sims There it is! Two weeks after confirming she’s expecting, Molly Sims officially debuts her belly in the opening shot of her pregnancy photo gallery. “I thought it would be fun to document my baby bump on the site each month, starting today,” the model, 38, writes on MollySims.com. “That way all of you can see how far along I am, and I’ll have all of the pictures to look back on once the little bun in the oven arrives.” Due at the end of June with her “honeymoon baby” — she wed Scott Stuber in September — the…

• Fashion Star: Meet The Guncles’s Daughter Simone!

  Anya

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

  John Sciulli/WireImage; Inset: Jen Lowery/Splash News Online Look who’s already rocking the red carpet! From her ankle boots to her chic scarf, Simone Masterson-Horn is quickly becoming quite the fashionista. It’s no surprise considering her aunt (and godmother!) is trendsetter Tori Spelling and her dads are the actress’s best friends (and Home Sweet Hollywood costars) Bill Horn and Scout Masterson, a.k.a The Guncles. But we’re not the only ones to notice this mini style star! Kiddie fashion blogger Natalia Caver also has Simone on her radar and has even created a…

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  BinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

• Baby Brendan Is Here!

  blogdig.net

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm

  Elated, exhausted, delirious, melting with joy and disappointed all at the same time... Baby Brendan is here- happy and healthy and cute as can be, but he came into this world by the dreaded c-section.  I'll give the full birth story next week, when I have a chance to sit down and do it right (after some much needed rest). We're all safe and healthy, so I know that's all that matters.  It's just that it's going to be a long, rough recovery- especially when Niall wants me to pick him ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the…

• Links We Love: An Uncool Celeb Mom, Designer Kids Clothing

  blogdig.net

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pm

  What's new in the world of parenting? Check out this round-up of our favorite links from the past week... ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

• Afternoon Links: Prep A Quick And Healthy Dinner

  blogdig.net

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pm

  ? Master the art of resilience. (HuffPost Fitness)? Ways to prep a quick, healthy dinner. (fitsugar)? A quick fix for feeling down in the dumps. (The Stir)? Can you make your husband change? (YourTango)? How to handle your debt. (HuffPost Women? How to handle difficult people. (YouBeauty)? Vegetable cocktails you should try. (Organic Authority)? Health and fitness books you should buy. (Well + Good)... More »Post from: Blisstree ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the webThe best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from…

• 6 Reasons Why Your Period Might Be Irregular

  blogdig.net

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Contrary to what you may be inclined to believe by the period-shaming media, your monthly flow is not embarrassing, not blue, not consistant, and often, not monthly at all. In fact, for most women, at some point in their lives, unusual menstruation is the norm--and that perfect, 28-day cycle is an illusive creature, like a hormonal unicorn leaping over rainbows of body-positive tampon ads off on the horizon. But even with that knowledge, when your period does something unpredicted, it can still ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the…

• Would You Ever Get Paid to Breastfeed Another Baby?

  blogdig.net

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:50 pm

  Remember when Salma Hayek nursed a hungry baby in Africa? (If not, you can watch it below.) Milk-sharing has been making a comeback in recent years as the many health benefits of breastfeeding have become widely known, and now an AOL jobs article says that the professional wet nurse is the latest nursing trend.  ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

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  Baby Nursery Ideas Blog

• Jenny Lind Baby Cribs In Bold, Living Color

  26 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pm

  Today, I bring you traditional Jenny Lind baby cribs in bold, living color! So many of us have white Jenny Lind cribs or one in boring, stained wood that

• Baby Nursery Name Decals Personalized for Your Baby's Wall

  25 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pm

  Personalized nursery name decals for your baby's wall.

• Valentine Gifts for Baby Including Onesies, Outfits, Clothes and More!

  23 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pm

  NEW Valentine Gifts for Baby. Ideas for personalized baby Valentine clothes and outfits that make sweet baby Valentine Gift. Baby's 1st Valentine's Day Onesies and Sets for baby shower gift baskets.

• Real Sheepskin Baby Rugs and Sheepskin Rug Cleaning Tips

  23 Jan 2012 | 1:41 pm

  Soft, real sheepskin baby rugs for your nursery. Find a sheepskin rug for baby in your theme or color scheme and sheepskin rug cleaning tips.

• Paper Lanterns and Polka Dots Nursery

  22 Jan 2012 | 6:12 pm

  Paper lanterns and polka dots nursery wall decorations are just a few of the features that moms will want to make for their baby's room. And yes, you

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  Parenting Course | Parent Classes | My Mommy Manual

• How to Begin Again

  Practical Mommy

  17 Jan 2012 | 11:16 am

  I’ve been unapologetically absent here in 2011. Since November/December of 2010, when I was challenged to examine the way I work and live in the world, it’s been a process of letting go of old patterns of behavior. The way I was engaging here was clearly off — not in the outcome because I truly believe in the community we are creating and supporting — but my process. Let me tell you how it was… like many bloggers I know, I was burning the candle at both ends. We had way too many commitments for the number of hours in the day: TV appearances, guest columns/posts,…

• How to Set Powerful Resolutions this New Year

  Zen Mommy

  8 Jan 2012 | 3:55 pm

  “Where love is, so is transformation. …because love is transformation, moment to moment.” -J. Krishnamurti We are now well into the second week of 2012. How’s your New Year’s resolution going? If you’ve all but given up on resolutions, you are not alone. Zen Mommy talks about why most resolutions leave us feeling guilty and looks at the difference between “change” and “transformation” with Carol on Great Day St. Louis. Maybe you set a New Year’s resolution and are still rocking it; eating better, exercising more, clearing out…

• How to Find Support for Postpartum Depression

  Practical Mommy

  19 Dec 2011 | 12:14 pm

  My mom suffered from postpartum depression. And it altered the course of her life and mine forever. I’ve had dear friends whose relationships with their children and partners have similarly been affected in a deep and defining way by PPD. One of them is my friend, Katherine Stone. Babble included her blog, Postpartum Progress in the Top 10 Mom Blogs of 2011, naming it as a groundbreaking resource for moms and moms-to-be. I happen to agree. If you are a new mom and are struggling… please check it out. And if you or someone you love need some pre- postpartum support, I have another…

• How to Add Meaning

  Practical Mommy

  20 Nov 2011 | 10:25 pm

  It’s Stuff-itis season… the season when we are bombarded with messages of all the STUFF we deserve ourselves or need to gift to other people to show them we love them. We experience it every year, this idea that pervades our consciousness – in the malls, in our media, and in our culture – that with all the giving of stuff comes joy, love and connectedness. And yet, every year after all the wrappings and bows are stuffed in the trash and we’ve collected our stuff in a pile, after they join all the rest of our stuff, we don’t feel any different than we did before. We go back to the…

• How to Make Pumpkin Seeds

  Practical Mommy

  17 Oct 2011 | 1:51 am

  It’s a delicious and nutritious seasonal snack and it’s easy enough for kids to make almost entirely on their own! My daughter who is a HUGE fan of pumpkin seeds (especially if she made them…) teaches us how kids can whip up a batch in the kitchen. Recipe included in VIDEO (2:31). Do your kids have a go-to recipe that they love for Halloween or Thanksgiving? Share it with us in the comments below. And give Reilly some props! She’s a natural!

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  About.com Baby Products

• Baby Products Photo of the Week: Winnie the Pooh

  17 Jan 2012 | 3:36 am

  2011, J. Willis. 2-month-old Brooklyn O'Niya Smith, relaxing in a Winnie the Pooh bouncer. Do you have a baby picture to share, too? Send it in and be featured on the next Baby Products Photo of the Week!

• Feds Say Enfamil Recall Is Unnecessary

  31 Dec 2011 | 2:29 pm

  After testing sealed containers of formula to check for Cronobacter contamination, scientists at CDC and FDA haven't found any reason to recall the powdered Enfamil baby formula that was thought to contribute to a baby's death last week in Missouri. Avery Cornett, who was 10 days old, died of a Cronobacter infection after drinking Enfamil Newborn formula that his parents purchased at a Walmart store in Missouri. Walmart later pulled all cans of formula from that batch from store shelves just in case the lot was contaminated....Read Full Post

• Resolve to Keep Your Baby Safe in the Car

  29 Dec 2011 | 8:07 pm

  Do you have a New Year's Resolution? If you're still trying to decide on one, consider this - car crashes are still the number one killer of kids under the age of 14. Though we've come a long way in improving child passenger safety, we still have a long way to go....Read Full Post

• Walmart Pulls One Batch of Enfamil Newborn Formula from Shelves

  22 Dec 2011 | 7:48 am

  Following the death of a 10-day-old baby in Missouri, all 12.5-ounce cans of Enfamil Newborn Formula with lot number ZP1K7G have been pulled from the shelves of  Walmart stores nationwide. Avery Cornett died last weekend of an infection caused by Cronobacter....Read Full Post

• Lock Up That Stroller!

  21 Dec 2011 | 6:54 pm

  Photo courtesy of Pricegrabber.com. These days, it's rare to find a good stroller for much less than $200 new, and even used strollers from good brands hold their value pretty well. That means more and more families are learning the hard way that strollers are a hot commodity for thieves....Read Full Post

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  The Baby Sleep Site™ - Baby Sleep Help | Toddler Sleep Help | Custom Sleep Help

• Ferber or Weissbluth?

  Nicole Johnson

  24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  We’ve talked about how Babywise may or may not be right for your baby’s sleep, why Pantley’s No Cry Sleep Solution doesn’t always work, and about Dr. Sears and Weissbluth’s online chat about baby sleep. This article will talk about the differences and similarities between Ferber and Weissbluth and which one may be better (or not) for your baby’s sleep. Who are Ferber and Weissbluth? Most people know Ferber’s name because of the now popular term “Ferberizing,” a method for sleep training your baby, which involves letting him cry while you…

• January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

  Emily DeJeu

  20 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pm

  As moms, we all know that life changes the moment a woman has a baby. When Kelle Hampton headed into the delivery room and gave birth to Nella, however, the changes would be greater and more challenging than she could imagine. “I knew the minute I saw her that she had Down Syndrome and nobody else did,” Kelle writes. “I held her and cried. Cried and panned the room to meet eyes with anyone that would tell me she didn’t have it. I held her and looked at her like she wasn’t my baby and tried to take it in. And all I can remember of these moments is her face. I will never…

• How Baby Monitors Impact Your Baby’s Sleep

  Nicole Johnson

  10 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  When you first get pregnant, there are so many things on your list of “must haves” and “nice to haves.” Among that list is often a baby monitor. But, would it surprise you if I said sometimes you need to just turn that thing off? No, I’m not a negligent parent. Read on as we explore how baby monitors can impact your baby’s sleep. If you planned to be a co-sleeping family, you are probably less likely to have felt you needed a baby monitor. But, for those of us who planned NOT to co-sleep (even if we did because having a baby rarely goes as you planned), a…

• 7 Tips for Better Baby Sleep in 2012

  Nicole Johnson

  3 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  Happy New Year! The last year has flown by for a lot of us, in some ways, and really dragged in others, especially if your baby hasn’t been sleeping. When you’re not getting good sleep, days feel terribly long, sometimes. You know what I’m talking about if your baby was part of the Massive Recall of 2011 Babies. It’s time to take a look into our future and see what we can do to improve sleep in 2012! Here are 7 tips to make sure 2012 is a year of better baby sleep for your baby and your whole family: 1. Be realistic All babies will not sleep through the night at the…

• Will Cry It Out Lead to Prozac For Your Baby?

  Nicole Johnson

  27 Dec 2011 | 4:00 am

  When Psychology Today released an article recently about the “Dangers of Crying It Out” I felt it necessary to discuss this important topic. When I think back through my life, if I focus just on the negative things in my life, it can feel depressing. I think back to how my parents were divorced when I was eight or when my mom left after a nervous breakdown, and I went to live with my Dad when I was 12. I think back to being called names because of my racial background or to my (mostly verbally) abusive relationship back in college and wonder what I was thinking. Or, I get sad when…

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  :: mon petit amour :: {canadian baby blog}

• :: happy new year - words & wishes ::

  9 Jan 2012 | 3:49 pm

  via (original source) I have so much to be excited about in 2012, and so much to share with you in the coming weeks. I've started the year with a big purge of our basement and I'm dreaming of how we'll organize the space and create a play area for H and a crafty/DIY area for moi. I'm sure I'll be wasting researching many hours on Pinterest for ideas on how to beautify an unfinished basement on a dime. I'm going to live vicariously through Jen as she embarks on her basement reno! Do you find that organizing begets more organizing? I was on such a high after purging and organizing our…

• :: see kai run smaller shoes - winner! ::

  8 Dec 2011 | 9:27 pm

  I can't believe I forgot to announce the See Kai Run winner on Saturday! My brain must have been extra scattered because of the birthday party.  Without further ado.... Winner is commenter #5 - Leanne B! Congratulations! I will put you in touch with Fulton Sales to collect your prize!

• :: hunter's eric carle themed 2nd birthday ::

  3 Dec 2011 | 5:49 pm

  Brown Bear cake toppers by Canadian Etsy shop Frost & Fete Rainbow fruit skewers being swiped by the birthday boy. my Pinterest inspired photo collage blowing out the candles. playing with his Schleich animals - his favourite toys! Eating with his animals. Loot bags with crayola wood free pencil crayons and sketchpads, felt bows for the girls and a racecar for the boys. My Eric Carle inspired letters. He'll really turn 2 on Monday, but we celebrated our sweet little boy today with friends and family with a colourful Eric Carle themed party. I had so much fun decorating....especially…

• :: see kai run review ::

  29 Nov 2011 | 8:00 am

  Hunter is a bit obsessed with shoes. He loves to try on my high heels as I get ready for work in the morning (which makes for great videos to play at his future wedding) and he has recently mastered putting on his own boots in order to entice me to take him outside! We were sent a pair of See Kai Run shoes a while back, and I think they look so cute with his skinny jeans. They are a black leather/suede combo (Rafael) and I think they will get a lot of wear this Christmas season.....they will look great with his bow tie! I love See Kai Run shoes because the designs are so fashion forward…

• :: canvaspop and printstagram - bringing your instagram pictures off your phone and into your home ::

  22 Nov 2011 | 2:56 pm

  If you are an Instagram addict like me, you probably have a bunch of great vintage-y looking pictures of your littles stuck in your iphone.  I read on twitter today that CanvasPop (proudly Canadian company) is now able to print your Instagram photos onto square canvas. If you follow me on there (@monpetitamour) be warned that I am about to go on a filter kick getting some of my favourite photos instagrammed so I can order a few ($29.95 for a 12x12) I also found a U.S based website that ships internationally (yay!) called Printstagram, where you can print matte cardstock prints, make tiny…

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  Playground Confidential

• I’m Expecting … Birth Centres, Aren’t You?

  rebecca

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:25 am

  All three of my births were attended by midwives and I cannot say enough about the quality of care I received. So it’s too bad I’ve said very little.* Hey, a gal gets tired and lazy and can’t be blogging all the time when she’s pregnant, okay? Lay off. So let me just say this. Midwives provided me with knowledge and understanding throughout my pregnancies. They gave me information and sought out my explicit consent about every test and procedure. They helped me be in control. Midwives taught me about the stages of labour and about birth and breastfeeding. They were in…

• X-Treme Board Game Disaster

  rebecca

  25 Jan 2012 | 12:59 pm

  Confession: I can’t get my kids to pick up after themselves. It’s worse than that, in fact. They like to take entire toy bins and games with a zillion pieces and just dump them out all over the floor. Leave them alone for a few minutes and you will return to find a room that looks less like some children have been playing and more like a madman has been rifling through all the drawers and shelves, throwing and breaking things willy nilly. We had taken all of the board games they’ve been given as gifts and put them away in a cabinet in the office. They’re really too…

• Which Would You Rather Eat, I Mean, Look Like?

  rebecca

  16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  Pre-pregnancy jeans, take 3: Image courtesy flickr.com/photos/23126594@N00/135026216/ Image courtesty flickr.com/photos/veganfeast/3925029206/ Success! Well, my mid-section is still a little more muffiny than, say, a baguette with, er, hips and leaky breasts. (How do those French women stay so slim?) But this time — THIS TIME — I have been able to wear them for several hours and they don’t even hurt. So either my sweet-free New Year’s resolution is yielding results or my jeans finally caved. “Hot damn, woman, you’re not trying to fit that ass in here again,…

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  The Soft Landing Blog

• Must Have Tips for Creating a Healthy, Non-toxic and Green Nursery

  Melissa

  24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  Over five years, ago I was given the most precious gift and miracle one could ever ask for. This gift was the ability to carry a little miracle inside my body for nine months and give birth to the most beautiful being I had ever laid eyes on, Isabella. She was the inspiration behind Itsabelly [...]

• Common Levels of Phthalate Plasticizers Leads to Higher Risk of Early Miscarriage

  Alicia

  13 Jan 2012 | 8:11 am

  For the first time, researchers examined exposure to a phthalate commonly used in plastics and miscarriage in humans.  They found that women exposed near the time of conception to a particular phthalate (DEHP), are more likely to miscarry early in the pregnancy compared to women with lower exposures.  It’s interesting to note that exposure to [...]

• New Year’s Prediction – Ownership of Waste

  Alicia

  27 Dec 2011 | 4:47 pm

  Guest Article by Suzanne Bertani Suzanne as been writing about her own journey to become a greener mama via Mommy Footprint and is the owner of Green Planet Parties, an online store that helps change the ending of parties & celebrations. Ever feel like you are slowly connecting the dots and then suddenly watch those [...]

• Top Ten Eco-friendly Toys for Entertaining Kids in the Car

  Laura

  14 Dec 2011 | 3:29 pm

  Jaq Jaq Bird Travel Chalk Mat This travel version of Jaq Jaq Bird’s chalk placemat has been a favorite in our family for years.  Kids of all ages have fun drawing, playing games and writing notes to each other on long car rides. It’s made with PVC-free, waterproof surface and is available in four trendy [...]

• Sophie the Giraffe is Full of Toxic Nitrosamines? Not so Fast…

  Alicia

  9 Dec 2011 | 5:57 pm

  We’ve been asked by many concerned parents recently about an article published in a French newspaper reporting that Sophie was contaminated with carcinogenic nitrosamines.  We contacted Calisson Inc., the U.S. distributor, directly to learn more.  We asked for testing documentation and an explanation of the toxicity claims – both of which they offered immediately.  We [...]

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  Sprittibee

• An Early Driver's Ed Class

  Sprittibee

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:42 am

  Raise your hand if you have ever violated a traffic law. Oh, come on. Be honest. You know you did a Texas pause at a stop sign in your neighborhood once or twice. How about a speeding ticket? I bet you have had at least one in your life, right? These things have been on my mind a lot because in just a few weeks my big kid is turning FIFTEEN - and sooner than later he'll be taking driver's ed and learning to navigate the Texas highways. He's paying attention to the roads these days. I'm pointing out landmarks and street names to make sure he can find his way home if he gets lost. We're going…

• Lighting a Fire... at the Homeschool Post

  Sprittibee

  22 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pm

  “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” ~William Yeats~ "We snuck away from the big city this weekend and left suburbia behind. We took our kids to the country, exchanging our lazy at-home weekend routine with actual work (and the sore muscles to prove it). We even let the toddler have his fill of dirt and rocks. We left the laptops, the Xbox, and the toys at home." ... come read the rest of the story with me over at the Homeschool Post today... Subscribe to Sprittibee by Email

• My Sweet Thirteen

  Sprittibee

  20 Jan 2012 | 10:27 am

  One year ago today she was pretty in pink. Turning twelve. Sharing a bedroom with her little brother. Hanging on to her stuffed animals and putting headbands in her hair. Now she's too cool for all that. Two inches taller. Has had her first pedicure. Has plans to write a book about Norse history, and hides away in her own room downstairs drawing and using her laptop. The stuffed animals - well, half of them - were donated this past week to a friend giving a garage sale. Kitty cats and ponies. My little girl is a teenager today. I thought I would share with you her fancy cupcake project she…

• Remind Yourself What the List and Lesson Plan Don't Know

  Sprittibee

  13 Jan 2012 | 7:51 am

  low-tech lesson planning:: I snuck out of bed early today so I could squeeze in a blog post. I snuck out of the warm covers and left behind two snuggly little boys, a protesting long-haired kitty-cat, and the soft glow of a baby monitor. Daddy, who is always just a little too noisy in the morning, was downstairs trying to enjoy his coffee at 5:15am. "I'm going to be late. I have to take it on the road today." I handed him his travel mug and noted how the dishes hadn't been done by my hopeful twelve year old that promised she would do them at 4:30am (and set her alarm) if I would just let her…

• Keep Aiming for the Goal; Despite the Difficulties

  Sprittibee

  12 Jan 2012 | 4:31 pm

  One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it.  ~Sidney Howard I've been aiming at my goals lately. This explains my absence at the keyboard. It's been so long since I really felt the blog bug biting. Am I really a blogger any more? How often do you have to blog to be considered a real blogger? Kind of like that Tootsie Roll Pop question, isn't it? Instagram has kept me on a leash, though. The DSLR has been on vacation for far too long. And I have been hooked on Pinterest imagining all the things I'm going to make when I get my craft on this year.

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  Nancy's Baby Names

• Armenian Baby Named for French President

  Nancy

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Mr. and Mrs. Karapet Avetisian of Gyumri, Armenia, had a their first child, a baby boy, several days ago. They named him Sarkozy Avetisian in honor of French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Why? As a thank-you to the French Senate for approving the Armenian genocide bill on January 23. The bill “criminalizes the assertion that the World War I slaughter of ethnic Armenians in Ottoman-era Turkey was not an act of genocide.” Avetisian said: We were going to give him the name of his grandfather but, after the French Senate passed this law in spite of the Turks’ threats, we decided to…

• 1 Baby, 26 Alphabetical Names

  Nancy

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  I’ve found long names, and alphabetical sibling names, but this could be the first alphabetical single name I’ve seen. A baby girl born on December 19, 1882, in West Derby, Liverpool, to Arthur and Sarah Pepper was named Ann Bertha Cecelia Diana Emily Fanny Gertrude Hypatia Inez Jane Kate Louise Maud Nora Ophelia Quince Rebecca Starkey Tereza Ulysis Venus Winifred Xenophon Yetty Zeus Pepper. Regarding the name, the Boston Evening Transcript quipped: “Apparently the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has little power in London.” Source:…

• What’s in a Name? (poem)

  Nancy

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  By the Ogden Nash-like Richard Armour: What shall we name the baby? What name if a boy, if a girl? If a girl, maybe Molly or Merla, If a boy, maybe Erik or Earl. Name if after a wealthy uncle, And hope for a change in his will. Will, in fact, might promote the suggestion, Or Wilma might fill the bill. Better still, call it Eks or Zero, A just-for-the-present name. Let it later choose what it wishes, And thus you’ll escape the blame. Other name-related poems I’ve posted include The Substitute, How They Named the Baby and Keeping My Name. Source: “What’s in a…

• Unusual Noun-Names

  Nancy

  26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  In 1971, the editors of American Heritage asked readers to tell them about people who were “named after places, institutions, and events.” They offered examples like Wilmot Proviso Ragsdale, Legal Tender Coxey, Monongahela de Beaujeau and Illinois Central Wilson. In 1972, the best of the submitted names were published. Here’s most of that list (with a few extra details): Boston Raspberry, born circa 1900. While playing in a sandlot baseball game in Florida, he “clubbed the opposing shortstop to death with a bat after an argument over a called third strike.” He…

• The Katina Spike – Caused by a Soap Opera?

  Nancy

  25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  The baby name Cotina was a top debut name in 1972, coming out of nowhere to be given to an impressive 109 baby girls that year: 1970 – x (fewer than 5 baby girls named Cotina) 1971 – x 1972 – 109 baby girls named Cotina 1973 – 65 baby girls named Cotina 1974 – 33 baby girls named Cotina 1975 – 13 baby girls named Cotina 1976 – 5 baby girls named Cotina 1977 – 6 baby girls named Cotina 1978 – x But that’s not all. The popularity of similar names — most notably Katina — spiked in ’72 as well: Name 1971 1972 1973 1974…

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  Adults: I Believe in Me, EQ Blog

• Relief in Belief

  [Your Name Here]

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:27 am

  We can worry, struggle, go into long internal conversations...doubt raising it's head, fear of rejection, fear of feeling insecure, uncertain... whew, it's like, can't we just get it over?!  Where's the relief from my own self-doubt?  There's relief in Belief.  Believe in your strengths, your instincts, your gut and oh yes, your heart!  When we trust that we can do it, that we can carry through that which is holding us back...that we can believe we will find the words to say the right thing, act correctly and be able to hold our own integrity when in a…

• Belief - functional, fun, phenomenal

  [Your Name Here]

  25 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pm

  Belief, it's functional, fun and phenomenal you just might wish to try it!  How many times do you catch yourself wishing you had confidence, trust in yourself and the ability to step out and be who you really wish you could be?  Believe in your ideas, trust them...latch on to them and go for it.  Your ideas are there for a reason - and YES, I'm talking about positive, empowering, brainstorming, powerhouse ideas.  I am not talking about negative or spiteful ones.  I'm talking the kind that make your heart sing with, "I want to do this, I want to help others and this is…

• Get further faster with belief

  [Your Name Here]

  24 Jan 2012 | 8:49 am

  I know it may sound silly, but it's true.  It's easier to get to where you are going and get there faster with belief.  To believe you can do it...it takes less energy.  Sometimes we spend so much time worrying and fretting about the negatives of "What if this happens?"  "What if I can't do it?"  "What if they don't like me?"  "What if ..."  The "What ifs" can pull so much energy from us, that we waste good creative positive energy that might be going to imagining how awesome it's going to be, imagining how well you handle things, imagining how delightful…

• Know and Belief

  [Your Name Here]

  23 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pm

  Know and Belief were walking down the street and Know asked Belief, "Hey, what do you know?" Belief said, "Belief." Know said, "I knew it." Cute and there's a truth to it...many may argue there's a big difference between knowing and  believing... some will say that believing is when you aren't really sure, that you sort of "believe" something may or may not happen, whereas with knowing you are sure it will occur.  Either way it doesn't matter much, what matters is YOUR connotation, your belief and your knowing. I believe in working at my dreams, my day, my…

• Stickability

  [Your Name Here]

  20 Jan 2012 | 9:01 am

  Stickability? Do you have what it takes to hang in there?  Do your children?  What allows us to do that?  First of all belief does.  To believe against all odds, to tackle all obstacles turning them into potential and possibility...to hang in there again and again and again.  To take one more step...pick yourself up one more time. Success comes with how many times you pick yourself up, dust yourself off...how many times you shake it off...how many times you see the horizon...feel the possible and step into the believable from your perspective not others.  OR,…

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  The Creative Baby Nursery Blog - Nursery Design Inspiration

• Jan 24, Ladybug Baby Room Decorations, Crib Bedding and Ideas

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:17 pm

  Cute as a button ladybug nursery decorating ideas. All the baby room decorations, nursery pictures and ideas you need to create a beautiful ladybug nursery!

• Jan 24, Baby Room Decoration Ideas for a Cowboy or Cowgirl Western Theme

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:12 pm

  All the bucking bronco baby room decoration ideas, decor and bedding you need to create the perfect cowpoke's quarters for your little one!

• Jan 24, Safari and Jungle Theme Nursery Ideas, Decor and Bedding

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm

  All the safari and jungle theme nursery ideas, decor and bedding you need to create a tropical, wild adventure in your little one's baby nursery.

• Jan 18, Recall Roundup: Strollers, Bicycle Trailers and More.

  17 Jan 2012 | 6:54 pm

  Lots of recalled baby products to report since our last update. The following recall reports have been updated: Recently Recalled Toys Report. Build-a-Bears. Baby Equipment Recall Report. Strollers, Car Seat Adaptors, Bicycle Trailers and High Chairs. Baby Furniture Recall Report. Children's Chairs and Stools. Check back next week for the latest recall alerts. In the meantime don't forget that recalled baby products are not the only danger to your new baby. Use a good safety checklist to make sure you know how to protect your baby in the nursery. Would you like your baby nursery or decorating…

• Jan 17, Baby Nursery Rooms with Checks and Stripes

  16 Jan 2012 | 10:07 pm

  Our picture gallery of baby nursery rooms painted with checks or stripes. Get loads of stripy nursery decorating ideas and inspiration here.

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  Los Angeles Mamma Blog

• Sometimes My Fridge is Musty

  Alexia

  25 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pm

  I hate to admit it, but I don’t clean out my fridge as often as I should. And that’s not a good thing. Sometimes things stay in there for a month! Eeeek. I can’t believe I just admited that. The Oransi fridge air purifier was made with me in mind. Seriously. No more musty. Occassionally there is a smell, and whatever is causing that gets thrown out, but with all the JUNK that lives in my fridge, Oransi has allowed it to remain decent smelling and feeling. Things seem fresher, or more crisp even. Vegetables look better, I think. I love Oransi, and I’m so glad I got…

• FreeScore

  Alexia

  28 Dec 2011 | 6:19 pm

  Get your credit score for free at FreeScore. You get to view three scores from the 3 credit bureaus. At a time when identity theft and credit security are of definite importance, it’s good to know where you stand; as well as make sure you are safe and no one has gotten a hold of your personal information. Keep informed. It’s pretty easy to do with the click of a button. The Freescore commercial recently released is somewhat entertaining, so for some entertainment value take a look at it. It’s a short, 60 second commercial. I’d love to know what you…

• A Drink That Promotes Wellness

  Alexia

  28 Dec 2011 | 1:52 am

  Nopalea (No-pah lay’uh) is a tasty wellness drink sourced from the fruit of the Nopal cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica). The healing properties of the Nopal cactus have been relied on for centuries by native peoples, and they’re now available in Nopalea. Each 32–ounce bottle of Nopalea brims with the health benefits of the Nopal fruit. Nopalea helps your body neutralize its inner toxins and reduce its inflammation. It contains rare and potent antioxidants that are SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN to help the body REDUCE INFLAMMATION If you or someone you know suffer from inflammation and its…

• Coupons

  Alexia

  28 Dec 2011 | 1:14 am

  Thanks for the guest post by Bradly Watkins I have tried to start using coupons in the past couple of months. I can remember my grandma using coupons for everything when I was little and she has tried to teach me her method of couponing several times, but it has taken a lot of effort for me to actually do it myself. I have several friends at work that save a ton of money by using coupons, so I decided that I should try to save some money for my family too. One of my friends told me about a coupon website that she uses, so I decided that since we have 4g internet that I should try it. I still…

• Holidays

  Alexia

  24 Dec 2011 | 6:42 pm

  What was the warmest moment of your Holidays, past and present? Is there a particular time that you remember which brings about warm, joyful feelings? Enjoy the video below. I’d love to hear your thoughts after watching. If you’d like to share them, please leave a comment below. This post is sponsored by T-Mobile.

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  Latest Updates from Stroller-Envy | Best Baby Strollers Blog

• Presenting the Peg Perego Pliko Mini

  20 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pm

  Let us welcome the newest member of the Peg Perego family - the Mini. Weighing only 13 pounds and very compact, this little umbrella stroller still has all the superb qualities that Peg Perego has built its reputation on. This new Peg Perego baby stroller boasts features like a one-handed umbrella fold using a centrally placed handle for convenience. Yep, you can fold it while holding your baby! Transport is easy with another carrying handle on the side. Your child has a three-position reclining seat as well as an adjustable leg rest for optimum comfort at naptime. To add in some fun, this…

• Phil and Teds New 2012 Premium Stroller: The Promenade

  13 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm

  The newest and most luxurious Phil and Teds stroller to debut in 2012 is the premium Promenade. This is a sophisticated convertible stroller with a doubles option meant for city use. The seat on the Promenade morphs into a flat-bed bassinet and sits higher on the frame as baby faces you for better bonding. Once you have two children or have twins, add the second seating option, whether you use the bassinet, car seat, or any number of variations. However you use the Promenade, what makes it spectacular is that you can use it for children up to 4 years old. Other features that savvy moms and…

• Just Added a Video Review for Mia Moda Atmosferra

  9 Jan 2012 | 6:06 pm

  A few days ago I finished writing up the Mia Moda Atmosferra stroller review and I like to include my own video reviews whenever possible. Well due to either me or my husband being sick, winter vacation happening and bad weather, we finally got a fantastic sunny day to do a video review and complete the information you need on one of the best convertible strollers you can get for the price. Please pass this link on to any pregnant friends you might have who need a great stroller for newborns.

• Start Your Fitness Resolution with a BOB Ironman

  7 Jan 2012 | 10:57 am

  Do you have a New Year's resolution to get out and work off the baby weight? How about finally entering that half marathon in the spring? I don't have to tell you that the best time to get started on your fitness routine is NOW, and there is no better jogger to take your child with you than the BOB Ironman stroller. Backed by the Ironman Triathlon name and reputation, this BOB stroller has the enthusiastic endorsement of athletic parents who have put it to the test. Whether you're training for your next half marathon or a stay-at-home mom looking to shed the baby weight, Ironman owners agree…

• Stroller Envy Mia Moda Atmosferra Review

  4 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm

  Right now, convertible strollers are extremely popular and it's understandable: we love the stylish design and most of all we like the seating options. Modern looking AND functional all in one stroller! Unfortunately, most of these beauties are out of our price range, so I was incredibly pleased when I learned about the Mia Moda Atmosferra because not only is it affordable, but the feedback on it so far have been outstanding. I just had to get it to review! I took this full-sized Mia Moda stroller on a walk around a nearby university campus with my friend who has a 17-month-old to get her…

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  The cutie files

• All in the family in Curaçao and Venezuela

  Emily Davila

  6 Jan 2012 | 10:18 pm

  We have just left Curaao, and now are in Caracas. What a happy island. One reason it was so happy is that Elena was with her abuela and they had a very good time. Living in Germany away from family, holidays are like jumping into the deep end of the pool. We went from our gang of 3 to a pack of 9, making decisions as a group on what to eat, who is driving whom where…. Add a language barrier, a baby, and you have got a party– or at least a reality TV show. Hello from Curacao! We have both responded well to the tropical air. Elena wakes up in the morning at 7, comes out into the…

• Birthday bash report

  Emily Davila

  20 Dec 2011 | 3:14 pm

  How come a baby will tear up any book on the shelf, but not the wrapping paper of her birthday present? We are late posting the full birthday report because the second the party was over we both came down with the flu. Ugh.  We leave tomorrow night to stay at the airport, then fly early in the morning to Venezuela, and then to the island of Curaçao in the Carribbean.  Seems hard to believe, since we woke up this morning to two inches of mushy snow in the dark. My job tomorrow is to decide which baby sun dresses to pack.  I am not complaining. We set the birthday bash for 2pm on Saturday,…

• Daddy’s back from Africa

  Emily Davila

  11 Dec 2011 | 3:14 pm

  Lots of news in the world this week, even for a mommy blog. After two weeks, Luis is back from the climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa.  Despite head-scratching outcomes, he has come home singing sho-sho-loza. It is not the first COP he has come home singing from.  After Copenhagen it was “Oh! It’s getting hot in here, there is too much carbon in the atmosphere…” (Side note, in the US the average carbon emissions per person : 17.9 tons, Germany 9.6. ) Regardless of the details, I love seeing these ladies in charge: Christiana Figueres, the executive…

• Two hours in America

  Emily Davila

  4 Dec 2011 | 2:55 pm

  We visited America today.  Well, we drove to see Nikita and took a trip to the commissary.  I have been fantasizing about it for months, and it was even better than expected.  I am home now wishing I bought more graham cracker pie crusts, and graham crackers for that matter. Sharp cheddar. Celestial seasoning.  Salsa. Cheerios.  Butterscotch chips.  Annie’s.  I spent most of the time rejoicing in the baking aisle. Christmas, finally! Now I reflecting on the power of the store.  How strange it is that you can live in Germany but really live in America (and even do you shopping on…

• A pumpkin for all seasons

  Emily Davila

  2 Dec 2011 | 2:28 pm

  I am on a major pumpkin kick. Funny enough, Diana was too, until she was baking so much pumpkin bread her boyfriend made her stop.  Luckily Elena is on my side.  It just so magical to buy a chunk of this huge squash at the market for 2 euros, cook it for an hour so it melts, zap it in the blender and suddenly it is the buttery nutty thing that you can eat straight, put it in waffles, muffins, feed it to your baby, make coconut curry soup… yummm… the possibilities are endless. Look at that color. Maybe its for the best there is no canned Libby’s here, otherwise I never…

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  Baby Development Milestones

• The secret to maintaining a routine with your baby

  amazinjosh

  26 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pm

  When you have a baby, you will often find that they are waking up whenever they want and need feeding at random times of the day. the truth of the matter is that you can actually make things a lot easier for yourself by getting your baby in to a good routine. There are a [...]

• How to stop your baby from crying

  amazinjosh

  23 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am

  If you have a new born baby, then you will most definitely hear your baby cry quite a lot and you will often not have a clue as to why this actually is. The good news is that although your baby isn’t able to tell you, there is usually a few things that it could [...]

• Tips for looking after more than one baby

  amazinjosh

  19 Jan 2012 | 5:03 am

  Sometimes, you might decide that you loved your first baby so much that you are going to have another one. This presents a whole world of delight for you as a family but it will also most definitely make things harder. Having two children will be twice the effort of having one and it is [...]

• Top 5 Ways to Prepare for the Arrival of your Baby

  Infant Care

  17 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm

  Whether you have planned for your pregnancy or it is a happy surprise, there is no denying that this is one of the most exciting times in life. Whilst waiting patiently for that little bundle of joy to arrive, there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself for ahead of the day; [...]

• Keeping your baby safe in the home

  amazinjosh

  16 Jan 2012 | 7:43 am

  Your baby will be the most important thing to you when you have one and it is paramount that you make sure that he/she is safe at all times. A lot of parents will focus on the obvious things when it comes to keeping babies safe in the home such as making sure that there [...]

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  Baby Development Milestones

• The secret to maintaining a routine with your baby

  amazinjosh

  26 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pm

  When you have a baby, you will often find that they are waking up whenever they want and need feeding at random times of the day. the truth of the matter is that you can actually make things a lot easier for yourself by getting your baby in to a good routine. There are a [...]

• How to stop your baby from crying

  amazinjosh

  23 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am

  If you have a new born baby, then you will most definitely hear your baby cry quite a lot and you will often not have a clue as to why this actually is. The good news is that although your baby isn’t able to tell you, there is usually a few things that it could [...]

• Tips for looking after more than one baby

  amazinjosh

  19 Jan 2012 | 5:03 am

  Sometimes, you might decide that you loved your first baby so much that you are going to have another one. This presents a whole world of delight for you as a family but it will also most definitely make things harder. Having two children will be twice the effort of having one and it is [...]

• Top 5 Ways to Prepare for the Arrival of your Baby

  Infant Care

  17 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm

  Whether you have planned for your pregnancy or it is a happy surprise, there is no denying that this is one of the most exciting times in life. Whilst waiting patiently for that little bundle of joy to arrive, there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself for ahead of the day; [...]

• Keeping your baby safe in the home

  amazinjosh

  16 Jan 2012 | 7:43 am

  Your baby will be the most important thing to you when you have one and it is paramount that you make sure that he/she is safe at all times. A lot of parents will focus on the obvious things when it comes to keeping babies safe in the home such as making sure that there [...]

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  ebabee likes : big style for little people

• A small soup bowl with a big story

  ebabee likes

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:37 am

  Yesterday I came across Hoto, a small pottery studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  They’re only a few months old and so far they make just one thing… this lovely soup bowl, but it’s not just about the bowl.  It’s called Little Red Cap and it’s a bowl with a story.  There are 4 different illustrations within the bowl that tell a visual Little Red Riding Hood type story but there’s more.  The artist has brought the tale to life by creating a background of trees and wolves that come with the bowl.  So while your little one is eating, you can set up the…

• 5 fabulous cushions (or pillows) for kids

  ebabee likes

  26 Jan 2012 | 4:51 am

  I’m a big fan of having lots and lots of cushions strewn around the living room and bedroom.  I’ve been looking to do the same for the bambino’s bedroom and have been on the hunt for some cool kids cushions.  I haven’t decided on my favourite yet but I’ve found 5 that I love: 1.  Donna Wilson is pure British and pure cool.  I love this tree cushion for it’s quirkiness and unique style. 2.  This can only be described as the ‘apple’ of my eye (sorry)!!  By Oeuf NYC, this apple cushion looks good enough to eat. 3.  French and fabulous is…

• Mi.le bebe: Spanish baby style so beautiful

  ebabee likes

  24 Jan 2012 | 6:15 am

  I love to bring you goodies from France as the French really do get style and create some of the loveliest kiddy products I’ve ever seen.  But there is another European country that has become a hot bed for design and that’s Spain.  So, I’ve been seeking out some Spanish design to share with you and one of my favourite finds is mi.le bebe.  They make clothes for 0-2 year olds that have been inspired by the soft Mediterranean breeze and the glorious beaches of the Med.  On offer are onesies and cardi’s in fine knits and cottons, all beautifully co-ordinated in…

• Giveaway: 41 Orchard wall stickers {$100 voucher to be won}

  ebabee likes

  23 Jan 2012 | 6:18 am

  I do love wall stickers for kiddy spaces but recently I’d been coming across ones that all seemed a bit samey.  Then I got an email from 41 Orchard and when I checked them out, I began to feel the love again.  41 Orchard are from Australia and create wonderful kids wall stickers that are simple but ever so beautiful.  And in even better news, they have generously offered one of my readers the chance to win a $100 (AUD) voucher to spend at their store.  To enter all you have to do is leave a comment below with an answer to the question “What is your favourite colour scheme for…

• Beautiful boutiques: Atsuyo et Akiko

  ebabee likes

  20 Jan 2012 | 8:03 am

  I’ve known about Atsuyo et Akiko for ages and have been meaning to share so here it is today as part of my beautiful boutiques series.  It’s a wonderful New York boutique where you can expect a little bit of magic.  Magic for babies and a bit for boys but mostly for the girls.  On offer are fabulously girly necklaces, hair pins and tutu’s, shiny sparkly shoes and cute bracelets.  But the other thing that really caught my eye were the tee’s and onesies they have.  I’m not a fan of cartoon character adorned clothes but these one’s with mickey mouse and…

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  The Indie Tot

• Winter Portraits by Vendla Stockdale Photography

  Erika, The Indie Tot

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Vendla Stockdale Photography captured these striking portraits of her niece and nephews on a chilly December day in Colorado. Their day at the farm was complete with cowboy hats and the snowy barn. Photography: Vendla Stockdale Photography ~ Hotchkiss, CO © The Indie Tot, 2012. | Permalink | Follow The Indie Tot on Twitter | Join us on Facebook | Hang out on Google+

• The Klein Family by Ilene Squires Photography

  Erika, The Indie Tot

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Emma and her mom and dad went to the Queens Botanical Garden, which was vibrant with fall foliage, for a family portrait session with Ilene Squires Photography. The changing leaves really make the images pop, don’t they? And I just love her polka dot dress! Photography: Ilene Squires Photography ~ NY Ilene Squires Photography is a proud member of our family photographers directory. Click here to learn more » © The Indie Tot, 2012. | Permalink | Follow The Indie Tot on Twitter | Join us on Facebook | Hang out on Google+

• Violet by Lesley Worley Photography

  Erika, The Indie Tot

  23 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Little Miss Violet spent her one year photo session with Lesley Worley Photography playing with bubbles and her own reflection in her backyard. Violet is so adorable exploring all the different discoveries in her backyard; it’s no wonder Lesley “absolutely fell head over heels for her signature duck face!” Photography: Lesley Worley Photography ~ Cherry Hill, NJ © The Indie Tot, 2012. | Permalink | Follow The Indie Tot on Twitter | Join us on Facebook | Hang out on Google+

• Baby Riley by Gracie Blue Photography

  Erika, The Indie Tot

  20 Jan 2012 | 6:05 am

  Baby Riley was introduced to the world on November 2, 2011. She came home to a beautiful nursery, filled with books, art, music and soft beige and white accents. Gracie Blue Photography did a phenomenal job capturing little Riley! Photography: Gracie Blue Photography ~ Atlanta, GA © The Indie Tot, 2012. | Permalink | Follow The Indie Tot on Twitter | Join us on Facebook | Hang out on Google+

• The Marquez Family by Ilene Squires Photography

  Erika, The Indie Tot

  18 Jan 2012 | 6:53 am

  The Marquez family gathered for a portrait session in South Pasadena’s Garfield Park with Ilene Squires Photography. The girls’ outfits are just too cute, and they had a blast playing together in the park on the swings and the slide! Photography: Ilene Squires Photography ~ NY Ilene Squires Photography is a proud member of our family photographers directory. Click here to learn more » © The Indie Tot, 2012. | Permalink | Follow The Indie Tot on Twitter | Join us on Facebook | Hang out on Google+

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  Mother 2 Mother Blog

• Are We Giving Up On Marriage Too Soon?

  23 Jan 2012 | 11:20 pm

  Are we giving up on marriage too soon?  It seems to be quite a few break-ups in Hollywood recently, or maybe I'm just noticing.  Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony, Kobe and Vanessa Bryant, Seal and Heidi Klum, Kenny G and his wife Lyndie.  It seems so easy to just walk away these days.  Now I'm not judging anybody, I'm divorced.  I left an unhealthy relationship, and I believe these types of marriages should end.  They're not good for anyone involved including the children.  I'm grateful that I had the courage to leave, and I'm even more…

• Bad Baby Names

  21 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pm

  When I heard the name of Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby girl, Blue Ivy, I immediately thought damn here we go with these crazy celebrity baby names.  I've wondered if parents think about the name calling and harassment their child will have to endure as they grow up.  I understand wanting a unique name for your child, but some of the names we place on our children are just down right ridiculous, and Blue Ivy is one of them.  Blue Ivy is so rich, her name won't matter.  She will be tutored and socialize with Apple, Alabama Luella, Banjo, Sailor…

• Wordless Wednesday

  17 Jan 2012 | 7:05 pm

  My daughter's Birthday Cake

• Easy Recipes - Chicken and Noodles

  17 Jan 2012 | 6:44 pm

  On cold winter nights, I love to whip up a pot of chicken and noodles.  This recipe belonged to my now deceased Mother In Law, so each bite warms my heart and soul.  It's easy and hearty.  I serve it with warm rolls, yum.  I've switched to the No Yolk noodles for this recipe.  It doesn't change the taste, and the No Yolk noodles are  99% fat free and no cholesterol.  3  - 4 chicken thighs 3  - 4 chicken legs  4 - 5 potatoes cubed 1 package of No Yolks noodles  1 large (49 oz.) can of Swanson Chicken…

• Moscato D'Asti Is Bangin

  13 Jan 2012 | 7:39 pm

  I discovered Moscato D'Asti during the holidays and I'm here to tell you that if you're a mom who needs wine occasionally, you must try this.  It's a sparkling white wine made from the Moscato Bianco grape and imported from Italy.  Some consider it sweet, and drink it with dessert.  I personally don't find it sweet at all.  It's the perfect wine for me. I'm salivating as I'm writing this article.  If I don't watch myself, I could turn into a Moscato lush.  I want to head to the kitchen for a glass now.  When I…

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  Mommy Learning Curve

• The Ins and Outs of Swaddling

  admin

  18 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am

  You will hear a lot of different opinions about swaddling, but we have studied all the research and concluded that for the first three months, a baby needs to be swaddled any time he or she is sleeping. Babies are born with a fear of falling that causes them to cry out and fling their [...]

• January 2012 Baby Product Recalls

  admin

  9 Jan 2012 | 9:25 am

  Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury Children’s Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Chariot Carriers Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers and Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard The Land of Nod Recalls Bed Frames Due to Entrapment Hazard

• December 2011 Baby Product Recalls

  admin

  9 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am

  Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard Petit Lem Children’s Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Children’s Robes Recalled by Hanna Andersson Due to Violation of the Federal [...]

• LeapFrog LeapPad Learning Tablet Holiday Giveaway

  admin

  3 Dec 2011 | 11:25 am

  CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER:   JENNIE LAWN DOYLE! Jennie, please email us at info@mommylearningcurve.com, so that we can get this bad boy on it’s way in time for the holidays!   Thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway.  We wish all of you a very happy holiday season! We are giving away the [...]

• The Best Holiday Buys for 2011

  admin

  1 Dec 2011 | 3:41 pm

  There’s nothing I hate more than spending money on a baby item that holds my son’s interest for less than a month.  With the holidays approaching, I am extra weary of falling into the “must-have toy” trap and throwing money away on items my son will forget about come New Years.  With that in mind, [...]

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  Babylish

• Baby NHL Fans!! GIVEAWAY

  22 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pm

  Don't you just love when you go shopping and find that "great find" amongst all the other stuff - doesnt it give you just some degree of satisfaction?? Well I went to The Baby Show a little while back and amongst all booths I found a gem!!! We all love to buy NHL, NFL and MLB gear for out little one's to help chear on our (or our husbands, in my case) favorite teams and when they win, don't you or your husbands attirbute it to their good luck charm all geared up? That's how it works in my household! If Frankie is wearing his San Francisco jersey and the 49ers win (PS I am…

• A Natural Way to Help Ease Cold and Flu Season - GIVEAWAY

  7 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pm

  As mom's we all dread the cold and flu season and it seems that everyone is looking for natural remedies to get your child (and well lets face it, ourselves as well) through it. Below are a few options that I have tried and/or was recommended to use, however some of these products are only available in the US or are available online, but I know a lot of my Canadian readers travel over the border, so stock up!All Natural Xlear Kids Nasal Spray: I read up quite a bit on this product and think it is wonderful because it isn't your regular saline spray. No joke, I tried this…

• The Cake Smash Photo Shoot

  3 Jan 2012 | 8:22 pm

  Talk about fun ... this was by far one of the most fun moments for both my husband and I and Frankie. I kept seeing pictures all over Facebook of these amazing cake smash photo sessions and inquired about the photographer. Once I only heard great things, I immediately booked my photo session for Frankie's first birthday (obviously knowing me, I booked this months before his birthday). After spending weeks trying to figure out what he was going to wear (I can't believe I am actually admitting that), the day finally arrived! Hope (she is the photographer) from h2photo showed up…

• More Great Toys for 1 + Year Olds!

  18 Dec 2011 | 8:39 pm

  Yup, another post about toys!!! You know you have a problem when you tell your husband you will happily go out and grab something for the both of you for lunch and stop at three toy stores along the way. I just can't help myself, im addicted (my poor husband). Below are a bunch more great finds:Bruin Stackable Cups: by far Frankie's favorite toy (of the month really). Who knew there were so many things you could do with stacking cups! Obviously, he loves when I stack them and he knocks them down, but even better, he finds it funny when we both put a cup over our mouths and yell into…

• My Top 13 Favorite Books for Babies and Toddlers

  8 Dec 2011 | 8:58 pm

  When Frankie was born, my siblings bought him a ton of books to fill our very empty bookshelf in his room. I read in multiple mom books and magazines that you should introduce your child to books at an early age, so when Frankie was only a few months old I tried reading to him, but wouldnt even last past a few pages before he started to squirm or cry. I gave up for a little while and then after a few months went by and he was able to sit on his own, I put a bunch of books infront of him and he started flipping over the pages. Now he hands me the books to read to him. Here is a list of some of…

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  Newborn Baby Blog

• Baby Temperature? How You Can Tell

  24 Jan 2012 | 2:40 pm

  A baby fever, especially in a child younger than 3 months, can be a cause for concern. A newborn's immune system is very immature and not as able to fight off infection as it will be in a few months. It's very important to get an accurate baby temperature, so that an informed decision can be made.

• Baby Eye Color - What Will It Be?

  24 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pm

  Are you itching to know what your baby's eye color will be? Science is closing in on being able to analyze DNA to predict this. Meanwhile, there are some clues as to what you can expect...

• What is Jaundice in Newborns?

  21 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pm

  What is newborn jaundice? How can you recognize it? What are the warning signs? How is it treated? I attempt to answer all of these question and more...

• Newborn Constipation Troubles

  20 Jan 2012 | 10:45 pm

  Grunting, straining, and crying. Is it newborn constipation? Here's what to look for, as well as 11 home remedies that may very well give your newborn baby relief.

• Choosing Birth Announcements?

  14 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pm

  I gotta pass on this coupon code that just came across my desk. Inkgarden is offering 50% off birth announcements if you use the code: BABY50. These are not just your average Hallmark-type birth announcements either. Customized with your baby's name, date of birth and photo, these baby announcements will be keepsakes for all of your loved ones.

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  Life on Planet Baby

• The paradox of our age

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm

  Source Hello sweet Planetarians, all 461 of you (hello to all the newbies - why don't you introduce yourselves? We'd love to meet you!). Fingers crossed CommentLuv is working again after my last post as I've followed the suggestion of their kind Help Desk man - let's see. Just a quickie tonight - an abridged version of a quotation of the American pastor, Dr Bob Moorehead. I've bolded the ideas which resonate with me the most. The paradox of our age is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways but narrower viewpoints.We spend more but have less; we buy…

• New Year, new blog features: let me explain them!

  25 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pm

  Hello Lovelies! I'm so ticked to have found some fellow cartophiles among you ☺. I'm really looking forward to making 'Mad about maps' an ongoing series of posts. I have so many pretties and ideas stashed away to share with you! Anyway, back to some little changes I've made here which I intended to explain to you before life got in the way. With the new year dawning, I had the urge to *freshen things up here* a little. Isn't it funny how the turning over of a calendar page incites us to all sorts of action?! Okay, let's go! I've changed my pages tabs up the top  After a suggestion from…

• Mad about maps: my life as a cartophile

  21 Jan 2012 | 5:03 pm

  My, you Planetarians are the kindest creatures! Thankyou so much for the encouraging comments you've left on my last two posts here and here. I can't thank you enough for the *spirit boost* you're giving me. I'll reply to your comments soon - I'm just a little tired now after another huge week of phonecalls, emails, interviews, arrangements, appointments and a reassessment of where we're going. In the interim, I've written this post about something which makes my heart sing - just the mood shift I need right now. This is a post I've wanted to write for eons. It's about things which make…

• A friend in need is a friend indeed

  19 Jan 2012 | 12:42 am

  SourceThis ancient proverb has been reverberating in my head for ages, particularly during the past 5 months since my darling Dad died. I have been absolutely overwhelmed - flummoxed, even, by the kindness so many of you Planetarians have shown me since then in oh, so many ways. Here are but some:the thoughtful, caring and compassionate post comments you've left;  the kindly, gentle emails you've sent checking in to see if I'm "okay";  the care packages you've popped in the mail 'just because' and always handmade or carefully chosen because you know my taste, not to…

• From one income to none: this week's bombshell

  16 Jan 2012 | 1:48 am

  Time for triage on Planet Baby Ah Lovelies. I'm so sorry for the radio silence (I've missed you all dreadfully!) but this week has been an absolute shocker on Planet Baby. We're still reeling from it. I've hardly been around in Blogland and have scarcely replied to all your gorgeous comments on my post about the Taste Festival. I wrote that last Sunday night.  I awoke on Monday, knowing that Mr PB was returning to work after a fortnight's annual leave over the Christmas/New Year break. That meant I would have all 3 pixies at home for the next 5…