pretty pushers labor gowns

There is lots of prep that goes into getting everything ready for baby’s arrival and planning your birthing experience is a big part of it. Beyond your birthing plan the list goes on and on. What do you pack in your hospital bag? Do you have too much? Are you missing something important?

All essentials aside, having a healthy baby & healthy mama are number one on anybody’s list. Beyond that, there is a small part of me that wants to know I’ll feel pretty and comfortable (all things considered). I don’t know about you, but a hospital gown certainly is not on the top of my list of what I’d like to be wearing any day whether I’m in labor or not! Enter: Pretty Pushers offering delivery gowns for the “modern labor experience”. 100% cotton, organic options available as well as multiple colors/designs. Made in the USA!

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{shower gift} bath time

Although we all love to give (and receive) the big ticket registry items, what do you do when shopping for a baby shower gift and all that’s left unpurchased are a bunch of smaller things?

Pick a theme and stick to it. Find items on the registry you can group into a nice little basket and you just may have a hit gift on your hands!

A few ideas to get you going: how about a bath time theme?

Getting Along Swimmingly: This little collection of under-the-sea themed bath goodies are sure to be a hit! Shark Robe. Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash. aden + anais 3 Pack Muslin Washcloths. Boon Creatures Bath Toy. Skip Hop Moby Bath Spout Cover.

Rainbow Brights: Bright colors and fabulous design sensibilities are sure to make bath time a snap! The Puj Tub. Boon Bath Goods Toys and Scrubbies. Aveeno Baby Gift Set. Little Giraffe Chenille Towel. 12 Pack Solid Bright Washcloth Set.

Go Green, Baby: A perfect collection of organic, green, good for baby & good for the earth products for even the most eco-concious mama to be! California Baby Calming Shampoo and Bodywash. Satsuma Designs 5 Pack Organic Wash Cloths. Patrick Ryland’s Bath Toys. The Original Tummy Tub. Organic Cotton Hooded Towel.

What are your favorite baby shower gift baskets to give? Stay tuned later this week as we share a few more of our favorite ideas!

 

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muu ray crib

One of my current favorites in the drool-worthy nursery furniture category: The Ray Collection (named for Ray Eames) from Muu ($795 – $875). Available in several fabulous finishes as well as a few models with a decorative panel.

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{lines we love} more of me maternity

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While I’m a big advocate of making your existing wardrobe work for as much of your pregnancy as possible, there are times when you may find maternity pieces an absolute necessity. That in mind, we’re always on the hunt for lines that will satisfy your inner fashionista and still fit nicely with your growing bump!

More of Me Maternity offers just that, pieces perfect for chic, taste-making mamas & mamas-to-be. Not only can just a few of these pieces spice up your pregnancy wardrobe, but many can be belted or easily modified to fit your post-pregnancy bod just as well!

Check out a few of our favs: the Hudson Dress, Frances Pant (this one will be a must-have for me when I’m pregnant!) & the Blake T-shirt Dress.

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{nursery inspiration} nashville

This week’s nursery inspiration stems from a Johnny Cash concert poster I found on eBay  and the fact that “Walk the Line” was on TV the other day. This room is a perfect combination of country, glam & lots of star power!

Lighting: Duchess Chandelier, $159. Marquee Light, $179 Art: Johnny Cash replica concert poster, $15 Curtains: (fabric) IKEA, $7.99/yd Vanity: Urban Outfitters, $279 Bodysuit: Slicksugar, $12.99 Shoes: Frye Rodeo Bootie, $37.95 Crib Sheets: (fabric) Spoonflower, $18/yd Pillows: IKEA, $12.99 & $3.99 Rug: Cowhide, $199 Crib: Stokke Sleepi Crib, $799
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notfindingout.com {a new way to register}

We’ve been talking a lot about baby registries lately but what if you don’t want to know the gender of baby before they get here? Of course you can register for a lot of great gender-neutral products but here’s another option for you; it’s called NotFindingOut.com!

How it works?

  • Keep the Secret: Receive a “Shhh! Card” in your registration packet to take to your healthcare provider. The card is mailed directly back to NFO and nobody else finds out until baby arrives!
  • Shopping: Since all items are paired in boy/girl combos, anyone shopping can simply add the item to their cart and check out as usual. They just don’t know whether the boy or girl option will ultimately ship!
  • Presentation: To preserve the element of surprise, NFO will ship a dual-sided card picturing both boy & girl options wrapped beautifully & ready to open.
  • Delivery: Once baby is born, the parents simply call NFO directly to confirm sex of the baby and all purchased gifts are then shipped!

Brilliant, right?! Here are a few of my favorite registry picks from NotFindingOut:

Vulli Soft Toy, Maison Chic Musical Knit Friend, Baby Soy Bodysuits, Itzy Ritzy Wet Happened Bag, Zutano Sleep Gown,  Boon Flair High Chair

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