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    Baby Names | Pregnancy

    Strong Vintage Boy Names that Are Truly Timeless

    ByAmy Thetford January 17, 2023March 22, 2023

    Inside: Looking for timeless baby boy names? You’re sure to find a least a few options on this list of 50 vintage boy names! We included meanings and possible nicknames. Ahh the baby name game….we’ve all played, haven’t we? From the day we find out we’re pregnant, we browse list after list and doodle combinations…

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    Baby Showers | Pregnancy

    31 Baby Shower Game Gift Ideas (Prizes That Aren’t Candles)

    ByJune Doran January 8, 2023March 27, 2025

    Inside: Frustrated while searching for baby shower game gift ideas? We came up with the perfect list of useful, sure-to-be-fought-for prizes, so guests don’t end up having to regift their latest candle. Again. There are so many details to keep up with when planning a baby shower. When I’m the one hosting, I tend to…

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    Baby | Pregnancy

    12 Simple Ways to Organize Baby Clothes Without a Closet

    ByKate Landry December 10, 2022December 28, 2023

    Inside: Wondering how to organize baby clothes without a closet? These simple (but brilliant) organizing tips will banish your closet envy for good. If you’ve landed on this article, it’s likely that you’re past that abstract, ‘I’m pregnant’ feeling, and now it’s ‘Oh my gosh, there’s an actual real live baby coming any day now!…

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    Baby

    Overnight Diaper Leaks Driving You Crazy? Here’s 11 Ways to Stop Them

    ByBrandi Jarrett December 6, 2022December 28, 2023

    Inside: If you’re frustrated with stinky, wet pajamas and sheets from overnight diaper leaks, you’re in the right place. Learn how to prevent your baby’s diaper from leaking overnight – so that the whole family can get the rest they need. We could probably all agree that modern diapers are a godsend. I can’t even…

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  • pile of baby shower gifts of various sizes and big box tower spelling "BABY"
    Baby Showers | Pregnancy

    How Much to Spend on a Baby Shower Gift: Etiquette and Advice for 2026

    ByBrandi Jarrett November 11, 2022April 19, 2026

    Inside: The baby shower invitation shows up in your inbox (because it’s 2023), and you wonder, “How much should I spend on a baby shower gift?” Get our stress-free, guilt-free guidance for how much to spend on a baby shower gift – for every kind of relationship and situation. Baby showers, wedding showers, anniversaries, and…

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    Baby | Grandparents

    How Often Should Grandparents Babysit? What To Consider BEFORE Asking

    ByBrandi Jarrett November 1, 2022May 3, 2023

    Inside: If you’re lucky enough to have grandparents living nearby, you might also be excited about the prospect of having built-in, trustworthy babysitters. We’ll help you answer the question of just how often should grandparents babysit, with some crucial things to keep in mind. One of the hardest things about becoming a new parent is…

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    Postpartum

    I Had Urinary Retention After Childbirth: Here’s How I Coped

    ByJune Doran October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

    Inside: Do you have urinary retention after childbirth and are looking for hopeful stories? Here’s my postpartum urinary retention story with a positive outcome, along with what helped me get through it. From going home with a catheter to finally being able to pee again, one week after birth. I laid down on the cold,…

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  • mom hanging Christmas ornaments with a baby
    Baby

    Easy Christmas Traditions to Start with a Baby (Keep It Simple!)

    ByBrandi Jarrett October 19, 2022December 28, 2023

    Inside: Looking for Christmas traditions to start with a baby? Sure, babies can’t write letters to Santa yet, but there are several family Christmas traditions you can start when your little one is still small. Just remember – you don’t need to do them all. When you have your first little one, you want the…

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    Baby Showers | Pregnancy

    The Best Bible Verses for a Baby Shower (Unique + Classic Options)

    ByKate Landry October 4, 2022December 28, 2023

    Inside: Looking for Bible verses to use at a baby shower? We’ve selected over 30 scriptures that will be perfect for celebrating a new life! Plus, ideas for how to incorporate those verses into the shower. Is there anything more wonderful than celebrating the arrival of a baby? It truly is one of the most…

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    Baby

    The Best Sandra Boynton Books (That Parents Actually Love to Read)

    ByJune Doran July 17, 2022December 28, 2023

    Inside: Wondering what the best Sandra Boynton books are? This author has so many great board books! But after a decade of reading these to my five kiddos, these seven titles are our absolute favorites. I’ve been reading Sandra Boynton’s board books to my kids for over twelve years now. We’ve owned several that lasted…

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