Category Archives: baby

get gifting: royal baby gifts fit for a prince

Can we all get a collective “SQUEE!!!”? In case you’ve been living under a soundproof rock, Will & Kate’s baby is here, and let me tell you – it wasn’t 15 minutes after the big reveal before I started getting press releases themed around the royal munchkin.

And with good reason. I mean, aren’t we all just racking our brains, trying to figure out what hideously expensive royal baby gifts to add to what I’m sure is an absurd mountain of monstrosities piling up at Kensington Palace even as we speak?

As it turns out, spending a schload on a newborn is harder than it looks. I mean, sure you can get all practical with a new state-of-the-art stroller (which probably costs more than your first car), but where’s the pomp and circumstance in that? No no, when it comes to the crown prince, only the ridiculously impractical will do. And so, I have for you a list of the very best hideously expensive baby gifts you could ever hope to send (though I admit, it’s going to be tough to top some of the gifts they’ve already received). Read on →

shoppingsmycardio giveaway: momo baby gifts

’tis the season, dear readers – as soon as the spring sunshine hits my windows (finally!!!!!), i know there’s one thing that isn’t far behind: shower invitation season. when i was in college, it was bridal showers (hey, i’m from utah), but over the last few years, it’s baby shower invites that overflow my mailbox.

so, this fab giveaway, from the very kind people at momo, is for those of you with kids, those of you who know kids, and those of you who are inevitably heading to a shower (or three) this spring. momo designs fantastic, creative and thoughtful – often even personalized – baby gifts that are sure to make you the MVP of any baby-related event. and i’m thinking we could all use a little free pass on our next gifting obligation these days.

what you’ll get: your choice of absolutely any gift set on momo’s website – you can check them all out here! and hey, if you’re not at all interested in contributing to a short person in your life, that set of hawaiian print duffels would be absolutely perfect for summer weekend getaways…kid or no!

each set is completely personalized – you get to choose the color and style of every component. i admit, in the gifting category, i’m pretty in love with the personalized outfit/uglydoll combo (though there’s a really decent chance the uglydoll would stay with me!). but they’re all pretty fantastic – momo is definitely my new, easy go-to for chic baby gifts.

so, to win!

1. head to momo’s site and check out the gift sets,
2. drop a comment on this post telling me which one you’d choose if you win,
3. (optional) share the contest on your blog, your facebook, your twitter, or your favorite forum, then come back & leave a second post telling me where/how you shared,
4. be here friday to see if you’re the lucky winner! (you do have to be present to win – we need to reward the faithful!)

good luck everyone!!

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SMC gift guide: babies and the parents who love them

if you, like me, have several friends getting ready to spawn this year, you’ll probably appreciate the fact that i’ve at least managed to do all of the baby shower-shopping for you.

check out the guide over at the daily obsession. (oh, and that pic above is a print by matte stephens called yaaka hula hickey dula…how perfect is that for a little boy? it’s like where the wild things are meets the jetsons)

ooh, and while you’re there – i keep forgetting to point out the fantastic contest going on there now! if you’re in the market for a truly gorgeous handbag, the daily obsession has it up for grabs, gratis! don’t forget to enter while you’re there…the contest ends sunday!

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