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The Best Dollar Store Gifts

Dollar store gifts can be inexpensive without looking that way. It is all in how you find the treasures and how you bundle or package them. With more and more Americans spending less and less this holiday season, it is important to find new creative ways to get great gifts for everyone on your list. You can do this through dollar and discount stores. First, take the time to visit a few different dollar or discount stores. They aren’t all created equal. You may find that some offer better deals than others, or offer specific kinds of great gifts. Take … Continue reading →

Buy, Buy Baby?

Preparing for a new baby can be expensive. When I was preparing for the birth of my son, I was confused and overwhelmed by the seemingly endless array of baby products that are available. Friends and family wanted me to register for baby shower gifts, and so I did but I really had no idea whether we really needed all of the things that I was picking out. Fortunately, I did a good job of guessing (mostly) and chose things that ended up working well for us. After my son was born, I realized that we had chosen to forego … Continue reading →

Pregnant Woman’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009

With Black Friday kicking off the Christmas shopping season this morning, I thought I would help you get your gift list started. Deciding what to give your loved ones can be hard sometimes, and when your loved one is pregnant, you might feel like you want to get her something extra special. If you happen to be the pregnant woman in question, print this list out and pass it onto your husbands and family members. The following is a collection of ideas for the perfect gift for a pregnant woman. If you have additional items on your wish list this … Continue reading →

Preparing for Baby When Money is Tight

The current economic climate is affecting families in a broad range of ways. Whether one partner has lost a job, had their hours reduced or the rising cost of food and energy is sapping the budget, there may not be as much money to go around these days. Sadly, it is a sign of the times and is likely to continue for some time. If you are pregnant and short on cash, you may be worried that you won’t have what you need when the baby arrives. Fortunately, new babies need very little. We are conditioned by advertising to think … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: October 2008

If you had an October baby, congratulations! I hope that you will spend some time with us here at Families.com, as we bring you the latest news and tips for you and your family. Here is the Baby Blog month in review for October. October 1st Insect Repellent and Young Children Protecting my children is the number one priority, but one thing that I tend to avoid is insect repellent. I figure that putting additional chemicals on my kids is not the best idea, that is until now. These days, a mosquito bite is not just an annoyance, but it … Continue reading →

Photo Gifts for All Occasions

At some point in your life I am sure you have either given or received a photo as a gift. Whether it was part of an album, placed in a nice frame, or tucked inside of a greeting card, there’s no question that pictures make wonderful gifts. However, there is no reason you should limit your photo gift giving to traditional occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or Mother’s Day. The following photo ideas illustrate that any occasion is a great time to give the gift of a prize-winning shot. HOUSEWARMING If you are looking for the perfect housewarming gift to … Continue reading →

GPS and Baby Jesus

Here are some of the stranger stories regarding technology. Let me know what you think of this news. Baby Jesus now has a low-jack. In Bal Harbor, Florida, congregates have equipped a Baby Jesus statue with a GPS locating device in an effort to recover it, if it becomes stolen. This is in response to a previous statue that went missing. Dina Cellini, who oversees the display, told the Associated Press, “…we may need to rely on technology to save our savior.” The Mary and the Joseph Statue will also be equipped with GPS devices. If the statues do “walk … Continue reading →

Celeb Baby News: Jessica Alba is Pregnant and Jennifer Lopez Preps for Twins

It’s official—-trendy and fashionable Jessica Alba is going to be a mommy. One hot mama at that. The actress’ rep recently confirmed that the “Sin City” star is pregnant with boyfriend Cash Warren’s child. “I can confirm that Jessica and Cash are expecting a baby in late spring, early summer,” the sexy screen siren’s rep told PEOPLE magazine. The 26-year-old head turner has dated her 28-year-old director’s assistant boyfriend on-and-off since the fall of 2004 when they met on the set of “The Fantastic Four.” Earlier this year the couple split when Warren reportedly cheated on Alba with another woman. … Continue reading →

Showering Puppy with Gifts: Options Galore

Looking for a unique gift to welcome a new pup into your home? Or maybe you’re like me and like to give new puppy shower gifts. In the last year I’ve had three friends get new puppies. The most recent was just a couple of weeks ago when our good friends Lee and Brenda welcomed Mochachino, a Boxer, into their lives. Mochachino Longstreth. Photo provided by her mom, Brenda Longstreth Well, that meant it was time for me to hit the stores and find her just the right gift. Here’s the ones that caught my eye from: The Personalized Pup … Continue reading →

Celebrity Baby Fashion

In a previous blog I told you about the tacky move made by NFL star quarterback Tom Brady’s current Brazilian model girlfriend. Gisele Bundchen sent Brady’s new son a $1000 gift basket featuring a onesie with the word “Supermodel” printed on the front. Catty–especially considering the current relationship between Bundchen, Brady, and Brady’s ex-girlfriend (and his baby’s mama) Bridget Moynahan. Anyway, back to the gift basket. The goodies were reportedly sent on the same day the famous football player mailed off his own gift basket to Moynahan filled with $2000 worth of baby items. So what exactly does one include … Continue reading →