National Geographic Are dads necessary? Ask kids CNN Ask kids
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National Geographic Regular time with dad is key to kids ' happiness: study New York Daily News And as any independent-minded child knows, the chance to explore without a helicopter mom on board leads to even more happiness.
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The Hindu Putting…
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I love companies that make their products with lots of tender loving care. BabyElan is always on the search for companies that offer high quality items , products made from the best materials and companies with a purpose. Today I’m excited to be sharing with you about an awesome little company that has all that! blabla kids has an adorable line that you will just love! blabla’s collection is designed by Florence Wetterwald.
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I found it! I’ve been searching all over the Internet, the malls and local boutiques with this specific idea in my head for my Mothers Day necklace. My husband wanted to surprise me with a gift but our 3 year old gave that thought away So with the green light from my husband I began looking for what I knew I specifically wanted, something simple, elegant, charming and personal (to me). But it couldn’t cost us a fortune either. I was referred to the site from a dear friend, she must know me very well And immediately I said, “ahhhhh this is it” and got very excited to have found my Mothers Day necklace, a keepsake, a cherished symbol of my loving family to wear with immense pride. Here is mine! Alloy Jewelry most well-known for its custom hand-stamped, personalized sterling silver and copper necklaces. Each piece in the collection is created to order and is different from the next, and is truly a unique gift for any mother, grandmother, bridesmaid, or friend. Leah will cut, hammer, hand-stamp, and oxidize each piece, so the options are endless as far as what can be created for you. You will fall in love with your custom necklace, and will never want to take it off! The jewelry is not just your traditional “mommy jewelry”.
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The Hindu Make Mom Smile This Mother's Day Forbes If this fits the bill, surprise your mom with a visit from The Maids, which offers one-time full house cleanings starting at $150 an hour. ..
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Have you been on over to the Rag & Bone Bindery 15 Days of Giveaways on their blog over the past few days? Well for Day 8, they’ve added a twist to their fun and fantastic giveaway and BabyElan {daily} is so excited to be the featured host for Day 8! They are giving away a book a day and if you’ve paid attention to some of our Rag & Bone posts this year you know that these aren’t your average special occasion books…these are what you would call the créme de la créme in the fine bindings business! The cover designs are just plain gorgeous, making for brilliant gifts for any occasion {especially weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and more…how about upcoming graduation gifts?} About the newest albums from the Rag & Bone Bindery site: “The newest addition to the Rag & Bone family of albums is the Photo Frame Album which conveniently holds and preserves your photos inside unique slip-in frame pages. The cream colored paper pages are 100% acid-free and lay flat when opened. Photos may be removed & rearranged by simply sliding them out of the frame pages. Photo Frame Albums conveniently hold twenty 4 x 6 standard sized photos.” I have two favorite cover designs I want to share with you from their newest Photo Frame Albums, the first one is the Traffic Jam one below…reason, I’ve searched far and wide for a not to big, not to small sized album to give our son Timothy for his First Communion coming up on May 1st. I wanted an album that would capture his youth {his first 8 years}, I didn’t want it to be too babyish but did want it to have a childhood feel, and I was looking for something outside the religious norm look. This will be perfect!! My second pick would be the Zinnia here , yellow is my color this Spring, I can’t stop buying yellow/white items…I need an album to carry with me that matches my new handbag…this would be perfect! GIVEAWAY!! What cover design do you like best over at Rag & Bone Bindery & why? Simple comment below {be creative in telling us why you love your specific design} for a chance to win a Photo Frame Album in the design you love! Contest is only running for 24 hours so get your entry in fast! ***No extra entries*** Good luck everyone!!
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When I came across Babykakesink , I instantly fell in love with their adorable line of infant and toddler items. So cute, personalized, original, and detailed, simply fantastic! This awesome company was founded by Catherine Stephens, who is also the designer.
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Our April Fool’s baby turned 4 last week with a Build A Bear “Superhero” themed birthday party for him and his little friends. It could possibly have been one of the best parties I’ve had in my 8 years of birthday party hosting. It was so simple to let them do their thing, make a bear and have some fun, no mess to clean up, no favors to buy, and I spent as much as I would have going anywhere else or even having it at home with food and drinks and entertainment. The boys had a blast, my little Connor is a big boy now, and it’s on to the next! BUT, before I start planning little A’s 2nd birthday coming in less than 2 months, let me elaborate a bit on a fabulous accessory we purchased for the “Superhero” theme, since nothing says “boy” more than a superhero cape! Here’s your deal of the day…and it’s not even really a deal, it’s their “everyday low cape price”; at Babypop Designs , for only $15, you can design a personalized cape for the little hero or villain in your home! You choose the colors, the logo, the letter, and design something perfect for their special day or for some fun play during Spring Break! When our cape arrived I was beyond pleased; the quality is superb and I can see this lasting Connor for years! He wore it for a straight 12 hours on the 1st, flying around house, school, and the mall! Now it hangs as an accessory to his room on it’s own personal hook for whenever he feels the need to save the planet! The eco-friendly news on these capes from the Babypop Designs site: “The BabyPop Cape is 22” long from center back neck to bottom of cape. made of premium satin and eco-friend felt letters. Our shields and letters use felt that is made from recycled soda bottles, so not only are our products good for the environment they are fun for the kids!” There’s several different superhero themed accessories to pick from at Babypop Designs , all affordable and adorable from masks to adult capes, to… teddy bear capes !!! Yes, Babypop Designs sent us a teddy bear cape to match Connor’s “C” cape for his Build A Bear party! Thanks Babypop Designs for that generous surprise, it made Connor’s party just that much more special! It’s the boy-way to play dress-up with their bears, throwing a cute cape on them and off they go! Dress-up is not just for girls, it’s not just for Halloween…enjoy Babypop Designs folks, your children will love you for it!
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If you have ever been to SoHo you instantly smile and take a deap breath trying to capture the electric energy in the air. It is here in a little loft on the corner of Wooster St
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Kids just love Easter baskets, but when they’re still babies, they don’t really know what it’s all about. Even so, if this is your baby’s first Easter, or if you know a baby who’s celebrating this milestone for the first time, you should consider putting a simple basket together for them. Why First Easter Baskets are Important If you’ve got older children, and if the Easter Bunny brings them a basket each year, then it’s vital that baby gets one too
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Here’s the perfect solution to the answer “Mom, when can I get my ears pierced?” Bink’d “offers the first of its kind temporary earrings that do not require magnets, stickers, or glue!” With well over 50 different designs, you’ll find something for the little one in your life. Bink’d Temporary Tattoo Earring designs are made with vegetable based ink and are compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Standards for kid products. So nice to feel safe about what you’re putting on your child’s skin! What a super alternative to dealing with actual holes and earrings! With cool packaging, any kid would be psyched to get Bink’d… Not forever, just for now!
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You can easily get your precious little one to be the center of attraction this Easter by dressing your baby up in a cute costume designed especially for babies. In fact, there are numerous designs available when you walk in to any baby clothing store
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John Russo With only weeks left before her May due date , Tiffani Thiessen celebrated with a baby shower on Sunday afternoon at her and husband Brady Smith ’s home outside Los Angeles. The White Collar star welcomed about 65 guests to the outdoor party, hosted by former 90210 costar Jason Priestley ’s wife Naomi . Guests enjoyed a cake from Hansen’s Cakes and a gift bag that included goodies from baby company BabyBjörn
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Flynet Happy baby shower! Amy Adams was all smiles as she arrived to celebrate her baby-on-the-way at a shower held in her honor Sunday in Brentwood, Calif. Glowing in a Bailey 44 Short Sleeve Pleated Maternity Dress from A Pea in the Pod ($175), the actress partied with pals, who came bearing gifts! Among the attendees? Adams’ Sunshine Cleaning costar Emily Blunt , Debra Messing , Rachael Leigh Cook and Emily Deschanel
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Johnny Nunez/WireImage When it comes to welcoming his first child this fall, Mario Lopez is all about the element of surprise — much to the dismay of his friends and family. “People are very upset that I’m not finding out what the sex is going to be,” the Extra host tells Ellen DeGeneres during an episode airing Friday. “I think that is one of life’s great surprises.
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Courtesy of Edible Gifts Plus Whether you’re looking for a gift for a new mom or a toddler birthday, EdibleGiftsPlus.com is the place to go. This cute e-bakery is stocked with loads of tasty treats (cakes, cookies, chocolates, pretzels and brownies) and fun toys that you can personalize for all kinds of celebrations. It’s no wonder they have so many celeb fans — Trista Sutter , Matt Lauer , Rachael Ray
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Joe Cole and Carly (Zucker) Cole took their 4 day old daughter home from a private London hospital to start life at home with baby. Carly and Joe made sure to keep a white blanket draped over their baby daughter as they loaded the car with all the gifts they received for baby
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