Archive for the ‘Baby Showers’ Category

Preggatinis: Nonalcoholic Drinks for the Mom-to-Be

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Preggatini Comopolitan ImageIt’s cocktail hour! Don’t worry, mama, you’re not going to be left out. Natalie Bovis-Nelsen, also known as The Liquid Muse, shares some of her favorite recipes for the mom-to-be.

Whether you’re trying to conceive or are celebrating your baby shower, these drinks are sure to wet your whistle. Cheers!

{Preggatinis}

Baby Jade Blankets

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Someone recently gave me one of these Baby Jade blankets as a gift to my daughter and I have to say… they are delicious.

Super soft… super cozy… super crushing!

They come in a variety of sizes from a security blanket to, yes, even a large one for mom and dad to get cozy under (it’s ideal during those late night feedings).

What I like about these blankets is that you can mix and match from their large selection of fabric choices, and create your own combination for each side of your blanket.

And the icing on the cake for me is how they’re packaged: They come in jade-colored organza bags with a piece of jade jewelry. Mine came with a beautiful jade heart on a red string that also serves as a fun object for my daughter to play with while feeding.

Get a few – your baby will probably fall in love with one of these and it could become her “lovey” for a long, long time!

Cradle note: Cradle readers can receive a 10% discount on the security and small sized blankets, and a 15% discount on the medium and large sizes. After you place your order, send an email to info@babyjadeusa.com with the subject “Cradle Client” along with your order info, and the discount will be charged back to your credit card.

Look What the Little Stork Brought

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

I can’t stop raving about the Little Stork Delivery Bags!

I admit that with my first pregnancy, my husband and I went to the hospital with a gigantic piece of luggage packed with everything we could possibly need and more. The nurses teased us, wondering if we thought we were going on a two-week trip. It was a little embarrassing.

But with baby #2, the only thing I brought to the hospital was my huge belly, my husband, and a Little Stork bag.

Goodies in this pre-packed bag include items for the birth experience (massage oil, lip balm, camera), for Mom’s stay (nightgown robe set, slippers, mouthwash), a toiletry bag for Dad’s stay, a cute going home outfit and blanket for Baby, and things for breastfeeding (nursing bra, nipple cream). So fabulous! Note: All the body products and fabrics are organic.

Really, these bags have it down to a science, not to mention that they’re a perfect shower gift. For an organized Virgo like me, this is a slice of nirvana.

 

Hostess with the Mostess

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Hostess {with the Mostess}, Jennifer Sbranti, offers entertaining ideas with a modern twist that are to die for!  Although her site makes me swoon (I’m a sucker for all things pretty), it’s the baby shower ideas she’s contributed to The Cradle that I’m crushing on these days. One of my personal faves is her Eco-Chic Baby Shower theme… earth-friendly and earth-fabulous all at the same time. And Tinseltown devotees will dig her latest contribution: Almost Famous Baby Shower for the future little star. A modern twist for the mama-to-be!