More than pickles and ice cream, mamas-to-be crave droolworthy clothing that’s fashionable and figure flattering. Your body may be changing, but your style doesn’t have to! Hip celeb moms like Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba are fans of Childish Clothing, which is designed by Skye Hoppus (wife of Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus and author of Rock […]
Archives for October 2008
Easy and Affordable Halloween Decorating Tips
My uber-creative friend Martie made these adorable and affordable pumpkin people decorations. Visit her blog to learn how to make pumpkin people. Martie is the party and entertaining expert on MSN, but she’s no Martha Stewart. Her ideas are meant to be affordable and easy for normal people to do. For a recent party, Martie […]
Halloween Children’s Boooooo-ks
Fueled by candy, children’s imagination runs wild at Halloween as they transform themselves into superheroes, animals, monsters, pirates, villains, and fairy tale characters. Feed your children’s imagination with some ghoulishly great books that they’ll enjoy long after they’ve eaten their fill of fun-size Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. You won’t need to trick your children into reading these lively […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Contests
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many stores are donating a percentage of the profits on certain items to breast cancer charities. Check out Mamanista’s Breast Cancer Shopping Guide for our roundup of the best pink ribbon stores and products. Want a chance to win a Mini Piggy from Tough Cookies, Pink Logo Body Cream from […]
Photogenic Halloween Costumes for Your Boo-tiful Baby
To get in the Halloween spirit, Baby Mwah and I have been reading Halloween Treats: A Touch-and-Feel Book ($6.99) by Tom Arma, who the New York Times called “the most published baby photographer in the world.” Baby Mwah loves looking at these sweet, cuddly babies all dressed up for their very first Halloween in adorable costumes. He can pet […]
BabyCenter Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
I do a lot of my shopping at the BabyCenter store because they have an amazing selection of inexpensive basics and designer goods, too, at great prices. You can Shop U.S. & European Made Toys, find organic baby clothing, cloth diapers & natural toys at the BabyCenter Earth-Friendly Boutique, and get a wide selection of […]
Inexpensive But Cute Gifts for Family and Friends
It’s easy to get nice but inexpensive presents for friends and family members who live nearby. I often stop by Trader Joes or Costco to pick up a bouquet of flowers (less than $10) before meeting a friend for a birthday lunch or for drinks to celebrate a promotion or engagement. But what do you do for […]
Peapod Delivers the Goods
When I lived in Manhattan, everything was delivered. With long work hours and no car, most urban dwellers would have a hard time running errands without this helpful service. One of the many aspects of city living I miss is delivery, which would be especially useful when I’m recovering from birth and juggling the needs […]
eBags Coupon Codes (Deal of the Day)
During October, eBags donates 10% of the retail sales price of any pink product to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Just look for the pink ribbon next to the product name. And don’t forget to check out some of the other Pink Ribbon Stores where you can “Shop for the Cure”. Get 20% […]
Shop Generously: Pink Ribbon Stores
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re asking you to join the fight against breast cancer by volunteering, donating or simply by shopping. We love when we can shop for a cause, so here are some ideas for items that will support breast cancer research and foundations. Fabulous Bags- Including the Ju-Ju-Be Be Right Back: […]
