Paz Vega and her husband Orson Salazar are expecting their third child in September and it according to the actress “it’s a surprise.” Paz told Hola! magazine, “This baby came a bit soon, but we’re thrilled and happy.” Paz and Orson already have two children, Orson, 2, and Ava, 7 months. The Spanglish actress revealed that she didn’t want to announce the pregnancy until she was out of her first trimester and now at 13 weeks she is doing great
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Stephen Shugerman/Getty Father-of-five Chris O’Donnell and his wife Caroline find that going out as a group with their brood usually works best. However, the NCIS: Los Angeles actor is quick to point out that carving out alone time together is just as crucial. Putting his advice to good use, Chris and Caroline recently returned from a trip for two in the desert.
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Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford and her ex Daniel Giersch had one of the nastiest Hollywood splits and custody battles in recent memory, with restraining orders being filed and accusations hurled in both directions.
Backpack! Backpack! If those two words bring a smile to your child’s face — and conjure up images of knick knacks for you – then chances are your family is well-versed in Dora the Explorer . The hit Nickelodeon show is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and to mark the occasion celebrity parents like Salma Hayek and Slash have signed on to “Beyond the Backpack.” A multi-year, multi-platform program, Beyond the Backpack stresses the importance of overall school readiness.
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Now that Spring is “almost” here, are you looking for that perfect lightweight blanket for your little one? We recently received the new, Austin based, muslin swaddle blanket from Koala Kuddles , and we’re in love! As a firm believer in swaddling as long as humanly possible, we were so excited to test out this new product! Yes, it’s true that the material of your blanket makes a huge difference when determining whether or not swaddling is going to be successful for your baby… We had great success with flannel blankets when swaddling Alex 3 years ago, but muslin seems to be the way to go for Harrison. The Koala Kuddle s blankets are just the right size for swaddling babies from 0 -3 months. Now that he is approaching the 4-month mark {tomorrow!} he is getting a little too long for these blankets. That said, with the adorable animal print design & the softer with every wash, breathable muslin fabric, our Koala Kuddles days are far from over! I had really been stressing over making sure Harrison had a beloved lovey or blankie, like my other two children did. Well my friends, I think the Koala Kuddles blanket has made it’s way into Harrison’s heart {and mine}. It is the perfect size for keeping him cozy in his car seat, stroller & even baby swing. He loves to have it close to his face, and he loves to feel the soft muslin fibers between his fingers. I love the Koala Kuddles for keeping him shielded from the sun {which we hope to do a lot next week in Disney World!} & I use it regularly as a nursing cover. It provides just the right amount of weight to keep him warm, but not too hot.
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Sean Harding/Daniel/INF Having arrived in the Big Apple the night before, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves wasted no time bringing their son Levi to Central Park Tuesday to burn off some energy! The 20-month-old — sporting a jaunty cap like Dad — was happy to run around pointing out and identifying objects for his parents. “Levi is into everything
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Don’t you just love when you can throw on one fabulous accessory that really makes a statement? Something that draws the oohs, ahhs & questions about its origin {as in, “Where did you get that necklace? I simply must have one!”} like no other. And when that special something is practical too, well friends, life doesn’t get a whole lot better than that! That is exactly how I feel about my gorgeous new necklace from Momma’s Jewels ! I was very lucky to receive a sample of their gorgeous one-ring sterling silver necklace , for review. As you know by now, we here at BabyElan {especially myself} are real suckers for practical baby products! But after testing out products and writing for nearly 3 years, we’ve also become slightly partial to what we do and don’t find to be practical AND luxurious! Well, Momma’s Jewels certainly fits the bill in our book! Wear it to look gorgeous while letting your sweet little cherub suck on it for soothing teething relief! This is no flimsy plastic necklace ladies. This is a real “push present” if I have ever seen one! The benefits of a Momma’s Jewels necklace are great. Because it is made from 100% sterling silver, it is safe for baby to suck on and play with, and it is easy to clean. The cool silver soothes baby’s gums while teething. It has an endless chain, so there are no loose pieces for baby to accidentally get a hold of. The rings are hollow, which makes wearing the necklace that much more enjoyable; it’s light and refreshing! So there you go, it’s completely obvious that a lot of care and attention to detail went into the design of this collection
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At around 1:30pm this afternoon, I found myself shut in a bathroom stall at my office sobbing uncontrollably, feeling deep pain for a family I never met, a family I feel ever so close too just by watching from a far {along with thousands upon thousands of others} as they embarked on a journey of pure faith, as they made the decision to update the world on a continuous basis of their precious daughter’s fight against cancer. We are not the only ones to mourn over the loss of sweet little Layla Grace today, and we pray her parents, her sisters, her loved ones and friends, take comfort in the fact that thousands of strangers worldwide are profoundly touched by the story of their baby girl! Please take a moment to pray to the heavens {whether you are home or at your desk}, pray for Layla Grace’s family, pray for their strengthen and courage during this difficult time, pray for peace in their lives and in yours. It’s amazing how strangers can affect you in such a dramatic way, we’re sadden that the world is one special child less, yet there’s peace in the ending of her pain. Take the time today to hold your children just a bit tighter before you send them off to school or practice or bed, take a step back from your hectic life and cherish what you have…cancer, a car accident, god’s will, can take someone you love from you in a matter of months, weeks, days, or seconds! I’m no where near the perfect parent or wife I strive to be, and days like today make me regret my faults, yet treasure the simplest moments.
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A “long” labor followed by an emergency C-section with her now 16 month old son Winston James has not deterred Billie Piper from wanting to have another child. Billie notes that her and her husband Laurence Fox have a combined amount of 7 siblings so they can understand what is in store for them when they have more children. Although she says that she does want more children she is practicing moderation as well.
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Norman Scott/Startraks Say cheese! Former 90210 star Jason Priestley , wife Naomi Lowde-Priestley and their two children — Dashiell Orson , 8 months and Ava Veronica , 2 ½ — posed for a photo at Silver Spoon’s Oscar Weekend Red Cross Event For Haiti Relief.
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Well they’ve done it again! The fabulous Reagan Moya-Jones and her team have added to an already wonderful collection of classic cotton muslin, organic cotton muslin and bamboo muslin products for your baby! But now,….. the team brings you the Cozy Collection aden + anais has brought the legacy of muslin together with fashion-forward design to create a line of products that are as stylish as they are useful and as simple as they are beautiful. The proof is in every product we make.
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“When your child is ready to potty train it will happen over a weekend,” my friends said. So patiently we waited, choosing a potty and leaving it casually sitting in the bathroom hoping our son would take an interest. He didn’t
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Holding On
Courtesy Ladies Home Journal for use on CBB A childhood spent acting and modeling is an experience Brooke Shields knows all too well. It is, however, one that her two daughters will not be sharing with their mother
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Apparently Spencer and Heidi Pratt don’t know that their fifteen minutes of fame is over as they have already agreed to sell baby photos to a tabloid before Heidi is even pregnant. According to a source who tells In Touch Weekly, Spencer and Heidi have been shopping around baby photos as well as a tell-all about their impending parenthood. The funny thing is that Heidi is not pregnant yet! The insider says that the couple has found a tabloid and secured a deal with the magazine to chronicle every step of their impending parenthood as well as publish the first photos of their baby
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INF Angelina Jolie continues to work in family fun while filming The Tourist , venturing out in Venice Sunday with 3 ½-year-old daughter Shiloh Nouvel and son Pax , 6. The trio were visiting Tourist director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck at his Italian home.
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On this one hundredth International Women’s Day, a coalition of UK campaign groups is calling for global reductions in pregnancy and childbirth risks. In conjunction with the one hundredth anniversary of International Women’s Day, a coalition of the U.K.’s Amnesty International, Mumsnet, Oxfam, Save the Children and the White Ribbon Alliance have called on world leaders to put greater emphasis on the risks currently posed to mothers and children alike
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Every parent should visit Tots On the Go before going on any type of trip or vacation. Besides offering some of the newest nessesities and luxuries for families with children Tots On the Go also offers personal consultations to help every busy parent select the perfect travel accessory for their family! I was sent two fabulous travel items for my family to use during our recent trip to Disneyland! My kids and I loved both of them so much I purchased them so we would be able to use them on future vacations! The picture above is of my youngest son Will who is 9 months old. Tots On the Go sent him the Air Play {also pictured}to use on our vacation! This is a great toy that slips over an airplane’s tray table very securely and is covered with toys on both sides. There are peak-a-boo flaps with a mirror and another with a picture album where personal pictures of baby’s favorite people can be inserted! There are also several Velcro toys and balls attached as well. Will looks tired in the picture above but I promise you he had a fabulous time with his Air Play during our four hour flight. I loved that everything was attached so I did not have to pick anything off the floor. My two year old daughter fell in love with her Trunki as soon as she saw it. While she had fun scooting on it around the house she LOVED being pulled on it through the airport! Being a big girl of 2 {and almost 3} she thinks strollers are for babies but still gets tired of walking sometimes. Her Trunki was a life saver for us. Not only did it provide entertainment for her and an easy trip through the airport for us, it doubled as her carry on. The Trunki fits perfectly under the seats on the plane and has room for all of the important items little gals and guys need to stay busy on long flights! Tots On the Go is great for purchasing everything from Strollers and baby carriers to some of the great items I have outlined above. Another great feature Tots On the Go offers is their rental program. {Check their website to see if they offer rentals in your area please.} They will ship many items parents need to take care of baby and big kids to certain locations. Mom and dad will have the peace of mind that that each item will be clean, sanitized, safe and will arrive at your home or travel destination. Choose individual items or go for one of their package deals! Visit Tots On the Go to see all the products they have for families with an on the go lifestyle! Happy Shopping!
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Would you entrust your child to the man who made the cannibalistic splatter-fest Sweeney Todd ? That’s what Disney was hoping when it put the beloved children’s classic Alice in Wonderland in Tim Burton’s slightly sinister hands. As it turns out, it’s a perfect fit.
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Movie Review: Alice In Wonderland
Courtesy of Lil Swanky If buying trendy, well-crafted clothing for your tots is your thing, check out LilSwanky.com . The children’s e-boutique stocks stylish, upscale brands like Petit Bateau , Kingsley and Little Ella from newborn up to pre-teen sizes.
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Sunday evening was a work night for Joel Madden, but from the sound of his tweets I don’t think he minded at all! The 30-year-old shared these photos via Twitter while acting as DJ for the 82nd annual Academy Awards.
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Joel Madden feels like an Oscar winner
