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Would You Pay $1659 for a Stroller?

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Bugaboo has unveiled it's new stroller, and honestly, there is nothing else like it on the market. See what makes the Bugaboo Donkey so unique. Do the features justify the price tag?

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Are "Old Hollywood" Baby Names Your Style?

Tuesday May 8, 2012

I think it is pretty safe to say that the classic era of Hollywood has a glamourous appeal. Stunning stars, swashbuckling heros, and stunning leading ladies fascinates many. It is no wonder that some of the names of stars from Old Hollywood are becoming popular once again.

Seems particularly so for girls - Ava, Grace, Harlow. These names are coming back with a vengence, fueled in part to "new Hollywood's" growing obsession for the silver screen stars from days gone by.

Above you'll find over 50 baby names that connect to this period, along with the names of the stars and the movies that made them famous. What is your favorite "Hollywood name?" I have to admit I have a fondness for girl's names Myrna and Greer and boy;s names Gregory and Spencer. Share your opinions on this new naming trend.

What Are the Most Popular Baby Names of All Time?

Monday April 30, 2012

If you had to list the top 10 baby names of the past 100 years, what names do you think would make the list? Would Madison and Aiden make the cut? What about Mary and William?

It might just surprise you to see what makes the list!

What Do Babies Really Need?

Monday April 30, 2012

Recently I had an email from a reader asking about ways to trim down the costs of setting up the nursery. In a situation where she needed to budget wisely, she needed help in sorting through what really were nursery room essentials and what could be considered simply added extras.

With a little bit of dialogue, we came up with this list of nursery must-haves. There are so many ways to simplify the nursery, and by sticking with just the basics, parents can save themselves several hundred (if not thousands) of dollars. You just have to focus on what truly is important and what is added bonus.

Baby and Bicycle Safety - How Young Is Too Young?

Monday April 30, 2012

In a few weeks are youngest will be celebrating her first birthday (where did the year go exactly?). One of things we are looking forward to with this milestone, is family bike trips. Many parents are surprised to learn that health and safety professionals as well as most bike helmet manufacturers, do not advise that babies under a year are passengers on bikes - either in baby bike seats or in pull behind trailers.

While we are still sifting through the reviews of trailers and seats and have not yet decided what we will buy (I'll be sure to clue you in when we do), I have been reviewing Biking With Baby Safety Guidelines to make sure our precious cargo is safe (and happy) on our rides.

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