Baby Book Suggestions

I'm on the countdown now and everything is in place, just waiting. The one thing I haven't gotten yet is a baby book. To be honest I haven't really looked that hard because I do not like all the Disney cartoon books or any other type of characters. I'm looking for a book that is more contemporary/modern with design. Many friends have informed me baby books have changed a lot over the years. Side note I'm not going to be scrapbooking with all the little add ons and different papers. Some of the books are already assembled just add photos, this is right up my alley.

So any suggestions on what baby books you have used for your little ones?

Christmas Edition get to know blogger friends

Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your blogger friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy this entire post and paste into a new post on your blog, if you have one. Change all the answers so that they apply to you.

Yes, I know you're thinking "Please, another list?" Yes. Another list. I like hearing this kind of stuff about you all! LOVE IT. I can't wait to read your answers!



1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I love to wrap gifts. Adding pretty ribbon and decor to individualize the present for the recipient.


2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial



3. When do you put up the tree? The weekend after Thanksgiving.


4. When do you take the tree down? Usually right after the New Year holiday.


5. Do you like eggnog? Yes, but I have to dilute it with skim milk otherwise it is a way to thick for me to drink.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? My Cabbage Patch Doll that looked just like me

7. Hardest person to buy for? Sister. What do you get someone who has everything....

8. Easiest person to buy for? My hubby and Mom

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, I love putting it up every year.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail! I love getting and sending Christmas cards.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Can't remember.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Different every year. Got a earlier start this year since I'm expecting at the end of the year.


14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Orange flavored Chocolate, and citrus fruit

16. Lights on the tree? lots of white lights

17. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Staying home this year.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? No

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A beautiful Angel

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Morning and one of Christmas Eve before bed.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Rude people in stores.

23. Favorite ornament, theme, or color? Bride and Groom Radko ornament.

24. Favorite for Christmas Dinner? Pork Roast, citrus salad, homemade rolls

25. What do you want to do for Christmas this year? Relax and await my baby's arrival.


26. Favorite Christmas tradition growing up? Going for a family drive on Christmas Eve to see all the pretty lights.

27. Favorite tradition now?

28. Favorite Christmas Memory? Waking up on Christmas morning to the smell of cinnamon rolls being baked and everyone sitting around the tree opening presents and then enjoying a yummy breakfast together.

Baby Planner, Would you use one?

Have you heard of Baby Planners? If you are like me the answer is NO. I understand there is a lot to plan, buy, and put together before your little one arrives, but needing a baby planner.
So I was a little skeptical until I started thinking about how it is difficult to decide which nursery furniture, car seat, stroller, high chair, bouncy seat, swing, baby tub, monitor, breast pump, diaper bag, and bedding is best. Friends, family, and bloggers are always great resources for advice on what worked best for their baby. Some may even go to Consumer Reports to get the professionals advice.




So now we have the job of a baby planner....NBPA (National Baby Planner Association)



I would have probably looked at their advice earlier, a little too late now. For any newly pregnant Mommies you may want to check them out.

All images courtesy of buybuybaby.com

Hospital Attire

Question for all the Mom's out there....when you had your baby what did you wear in the hospital? I'm getting mixed advice from some of my friends. Some say nightgowns are the way to go due to ease of nursing and you can pull it up while you are laying in bed. Others say they didn't wear PJ's while they were there but more lounge clothes.

I'm usually not a nightgown kind of a girl, personally I get too tangled up in them while I'm sleeping.

Thoughts much appreciate.....oh and while you are sharing any must haves that I should have in my hospital bag?