Put Your Thinking Caps On

One of my best friends is celebrating her FIVE year anniversary this weekend. (She is also expecting her 1st baby in April!!) Congrats C! Do y'all have any good suggestions for a gift she can give her husband? Apparently five years is watch/wood. She would love to buy her hubby a new watch, but understandably he does not want her to spend too much money since they have a baby on the way. I told her a crib and an alarm clock should suffice-ha, ha! Let's hear your cute and creative suggestions (keep in mind she needs it by this weekend.)

Anyone done some really cute hostess gifts lately? I need to start thinking about getting something for my 13 sweet and wonderful friends back "home" hosting a baby shower for me next month. I would love some suggestions.

Random baby gear question---Graco Snugride vs Graco Safeseat. I am registered for the Safeseat because it goes to 30lbs and the Snugride only goes to 22lbs, but the Snugride is lighter. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

What to Give my Husband's Boss' Baby Boy?

My husband's boss had a baby boy a few weeks ago and I really need to order something for him. What type of budget and gift do you think are the most appropriate? Any other ideas? Here are a few I came up with:

One bib, burp cloth and onesie from Spoil the Baby for $40.00
On Clearance in 12 months size for $22.95 plus $9.00 to monogram from Remember Nguyen.


Monogrammed Newborn Gown, Cap and Burp Cloth Gift Set from The Pink Giraffe for $42.00
Monogrammed Blue and Brown Dot Bib and Burp Cloth set from Laura Nicole Gifts for $32.00

Blue and Brown Dot Monogrammed Blanket and Bear from Laura Nicole Gifts for $26.00

12 cookies for $28.00 from A Dozen Eggs


Monogrammed receiving blanket from The Palm Gifts for $50.00?


Monogrammed Silver Pacifier Holder for $44.00 from The Palm Gifts

Pitter Patter Creations

Have you check out Pitter Patter Creations. Now through the end of the month, they are offering 15% off to MMM readers with the code MMM. Check them out!

Roll Tide Roll!

I'm searching for my perfect maternity shirt for the "white out" to combat UGA's "black out." We'll be at the NYC Bama Bar cheering on our boys (come join me for a--water)! Hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!

Online Scrapbooking

How many of you use online scrapbooking websites? I've seen this one: How Fast They Grow. Do you have any others that you use. I think this would be an easy way to do a 1st year album for Baby U.

Laura's Baby Shower

I helped host a baby shower last Sunday for my friend Laura who is due with a baby boy in eight weeks! Check out the precious invitation I had made by a friend from home. She is amazing and is working on my 2nd set of invites for another baby shower I'm helping host in November. She doesn't have a website yet, but email me and I'll send you her contact information. You basically tell her about the nursery, the mom, baby's name/gender and she creates an invite for you for a fabulous price. (She also does all other types of invitations--I've seen one of her save the dates and one for a stock the bar party and they were all really good!)Laura is doing a safari theme nursery in creams, browns, greens, with touches of tangerine...and this was the final product. Everyone LOVED them! I wasn't able to make the shower (the sad part about living in NYC), but I hear everything turned out fabulous.

Holiday Discount from Crane

Crane recently let me know they are offering 10% off of their holiday invitations, printed photo cards and boxed holiday cards. I love their classic, preppy style. My wedding invitations were Crane and I was taught by my Mom at an early age that you always use Crane for special occasions. These are a few of my favorites:

Have you picked your Christmas cards out yet?

Guess Who I Saw Last Night?

Crazy David Blaine!! Now, who really cares about this guy? I know. But, he's hanging upside down in Central Park and my friend and I took her baby and I took Daisy and we went for a nice walk to check out the hype. He really is just hanging there. It's bizarre, but I'm glad I saw it. As A says, "Why not take advantage of seeing crazy things like this while we live in NYC!"

Sleeping Around

Target express delivered my new love on Monday...the Snoogle. Things are looking up. This pillow is heaven, even though A said it is like inviting a 3rd person into our bed. I highly recommend you other preggos hit up Target and spend the cash. It is worth every last back ache. Here's the link.

Now if I just knew how to sew I'm sure I could make a fabulous pink and green slipcover for it. Hmmm.

Reader Question-Puzzle Save The Dates

Reader C recently wrote me and asked where she could find puzzle save the dates. I found the following links that might work for her. Let me know if you did this idea and have any other suggestions to pass along to the bride to be! Thanks for reading C!



http://www.favorideas.com/shopping/prod/SP-030.htm



http://www.partyinvitations.com/party_invitations/puzzle_invitations_announcements.htm



http://www.youpuzzleme.co.za/



http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=609&pq-locale=en_US



http://sandstoneweddinginvitations.com/wedding-invitations-Date-Perfect-Fit.htm

A Tuesday Meme

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My grandmother and was an old family name on my Mom's side

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
On Sunday when my clothes didn't fit and I kept getting sick and I was one big emotional preggo

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Usually.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
None right now--not until after the baby is here

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
One sweet baby boy on the way! Only 4.5 months left!

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
yes

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
yes

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yes, but they tried to take them out the month before I got married. Glad I didn't do that!

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Maybe 5 years ago

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
I need to be eating some Fiber One, this pregnancy messes you up!!

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
I don't think so

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Yes!

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
P'butter and Chocolate

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Smile

15. RED OR PINK?
Red
(just kidding!)

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I'm too sensitive

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST
my friends and family! new cities are a big adjustment--even after a year

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Yes!

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
gold jcrew ballet flats

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
some of my pumpkin bread that I made for A on Sunday

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW ?
work noise--coworkers on the phone with patients, radio, people typing, etc

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
A pink one

23. FAVORITE SMELLS ?
Right now--pumpkin everything! I love fall scents!

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
The guy from Mr. Chow's in Tribecca about our December work dinner---if you have any other suggestions for good group space in NYC let me know

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
yes, of course!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
college football

27. Hair Color?
Brown

28. EYE COLOR?
Brown

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes

30. FAVORITE FOOD ?
Everything right now

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy Endings

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED ?
Not even sure

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING
I'm wearing a green sweater--it's cool today

34. Summer or winter?
summer

35. HUGS OR KISSES?
both!

36. FAVORITE DESSERT ?
I currently would like some warm chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
hopefully everyone

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND
Who ever is actually working

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW ?
Pregnancy and Baby Books

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
My brother and sister and I in Hawaii

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT ?
Gossip Girl and Dancing with the Stars

2. FAVORITE SOUND ?
Bryant Denny Stadium after a touchdown

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Not a huge fan of either

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME???
Italy/Austria

Do you have a special talent?
Not really

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Atlanta, GA

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
all of them!

I tag:
1. Preppy in Vermont
2. Buford Betty
3. Sunshine in the City
4. One Fabulous Mom
5. The Preppy Pearl
6. Mrs. Preppy
7. Third Coast Preppy

Oh Baby--Spotlight Store Ladybugs and Lilypads

Baby crazy over here! Check out Ladybugs and Lilypads for some of the cutest baby stuff on the block! I was going to pick a few of my favorite things so you could see them...well...I got carried away. There are too many cute things to pick just a couple! Baby shopping is oh so fun!