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BellaSugar's Gift Guide: The Bouncing Baby Boy

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:00:04 PST

Welcome back to another post in my 2007 holiday gift guide. Judging from your comments, you like what you see so far, but I can't encourage you enough to make some suggestions of your own so everyone who tunes in can read about your faves, too! Today's guide is all about gifts for a baby boy.

If you are like me and don't have children of your own, it can be challenging to find cute and practical presents for babies. Here are a few of my beauty-related, baby-boy gift suggestions in different price ranges. Let it be said that I've already ordered a few of these Shaving in the Tub Kits for my family - isn't it to die for?

Lil's Gift Guide - Baby Boy

babysugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:03:54 PST

Oh boy, oh boy . . . you have a lil guy on your gift list. They can be tough to shop for, but we found some adorable gifts for the stud muffin in your life.

Under $50
Boys can be scrappy and rambunctious but they can still appear cute as a button in these adorably spunky T-shirts from C&C ($36). The company keeps things fresh with monkeys, crossbones, race cars, and other trendy graphics. Let the hipster come out to play!

$50 to $100
If you have a little more dough to spend, you can surprise the little rascal with his own chair from Pottery Barn Kids ($99). It comes in basic solid colors as well as cute gingham options. For an additional $8, you can have the chair monogrammed with the boy's name. He'll always think of you while he's reading away in his easy chair.

$100 and up
If money is no object, you can bet your booty that any lil dude would love this rocking pirate ship from PoshTots.com. ($240).

Fab Gift Guide: Super Cool Baby Boy

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:00:22 PST

Super cool baby boys everywhere have some fierce competition from the coolest of them all: Kingston Rossdale.

He of the metallic gold stroller, camouflage socks, and mini-Adidas definitely provides great inspiration for the aspiring dapper lil dude. When gifting a pint-size sartorialist, think stripes, robots, airplanes, and Kingston, and you'll have a winner.

Be sure to peruse all of our Gift Guides and download our Fab Gift Guide worksheet to help keep you organized!

Yellow Robots Onesie by Mini Rodini, $36	L.A.M.B. KATELLA TEX II rasta starburst, $60
Joo Joo Plush Pirate Ship, $160	Cable-Knit Hat & Bootie Set, $60
Houdstooth Cardigan by Mini Rodini, $60	Trumpette boy camo socks box, $25
My Professional Workshop, $110	Where the Wild Things Are, $17	Hula Moon Airplane car seat cover, $122

A Love Advice Columnist Has a Major Crush (on Her Home!)

Elka Karl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:07:16 PST

Advice columnists are used to answering questions - though usually not about themselves. Today, love advice columnist Wendy Atterberry of Dear Wendy is revealing her crushes and love for all things home-related. Wendy lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband, Drew, their baby boy, Jackson, and their two cats, Simone and Miles (who make a cameo in the photos here). Keep reading to see what Wendy has to say about why she's majorly crushing on her home.

What she most loves about her home:

It's a tie for my favorite spot in my home between my bedroom (and specifically, my bed), and my "china cabinet" wall. My husband, Drew, and I painted all the walls in our place, inspired by the colors of the beach, so I love the shades of green in both spots. We have a king-size bed, which feels like a luxury, and I love Sunday mornings when all five of us - Drew, our new baby Jackson, our two cats, Miles and Simone, and I - all pile in the bed and read books, nap, and talk. Drew and I love to travel, so above our bed we framed postcards of all the places we've traveled together in the nearly six years we've known one another. The china cabinet in my other favorite spot of the apartment belonged to my great-great-grandparents and I just love it. It's filled with lots of glassware for entertaining, which is something we enjoy doing. Everything else in that spot is a second-hand buy, found at garage sales or thrift stores, with the exception of the gray wool blanket on the bench, which I found somewhere online.

What others love most about her home:

Probably our "bar," which is usually pretty well-stocked thanks to generous friends who bring bottles of stuff whenever we have get-togethers. People also comment that our place is "cozy," which could also be a euphemism for "small," but here in New York where most places are tiny, I like to think it's a genuine compliment.

What she'd love to add to her home:

Luckily, we already have most everything I'd want in a home - a walk-in closet, a big bathtub, a dishwasher, central air, and a washer and dryer. We even have a large balcony, which is pretty awesome in the warmer seasons. But if I could wave a magic wand and make this truly my dream home, I'd add one more bedroom (and maybe an elevator!); our second bedroom - now our baby's room - is awfully small and one day we'll outgrow this place, which will be sad. More realistically, I'd love to change the light fixture in the dining area, which is pretty ugly. We're renters, so it doesn't make sense to put any more money into the place, but if we owned, that would be the first - and maybe only thing - I'd change. Oh, and more original artwork. Oh, and a hammock! If only money were no object . . .

Need love advice? Head over to Dear Wendy for articles, advice, and much more!

Hello, Kiddo! A Sunny Breakfast Baby Shower

Kate Stahl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:01:27 PST

While a heavy-on-the-dessert lunch might be your typical baby shower meal, we're loving the creative shower Costa Mesa, CA-based wedding planner Jesi Haack recently threw for a friend, who's expecting a little boy. Inspired by phrase "Hello, Kiddo," the morning affair featured a heavy dose of sunny yellow fabrics, golden flowers, and of course, orange juice, along with an omelet bar, kid-inspired foods, sweet signage, and a cute activity that would please even the most shower-game averse friend. Keep clicking to check it out!

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:26:33 PST

Need valentines for school? Don't miss these great finds - most of which can be printed right from your own computer!
Do you breastfeed in public? These celeb moms do!
Create a fun Valentine's Day hairstyle for your tot!
Building your maternity wardrobe? We'll show you where to splurge and where to save!
We spoke with the founder of NurturMe baby food about foods for kids.
Are you a French maman? A new parenting movement is causing quite a stir!
We created our own free, downloadable valentine for the lil boy in your life!
Celebrate your newly potty-trained lil one with a potty training party!
Got milk? We've found 9 surprising ways to increase your milk supply.
One dad shared his fun way of documenting his baby news with family and friends.

Lil Links: Does Spanking Cause Aggression in Tots?

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:32:00 PST

New study links spanking to future aggressive behavior - Parenting
Five reasons not to regret your embarrassing tattoo - The Stir
Guess which celeb mom is the first to push the Origami? - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Nickelodeon to launch new Franklin and Friends program - Celebrity Baby Blog
Is a cake the right way to find out if it is a boy or a girl? - FitPregnancy
The best baby-making sex? - The Bump
The hidden costs of breastfeeding - Momformation
A guide to tech-savvy parenting – Tecca
Today's teens are better behaved than their parents - Yahoo! Shine
How to sell, swap, or donate clothes - Real Simple

Ben Affleck Rocks a Big Beard During a Day Out in Brentwood

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:31:10 PST

Ben Affleck was out and about in his LA-area neighborhood yesterday sporting heavier-than-usual facial hair. Ben was solo, but over the weekend, he focused his attention on his two daughters. On Sunday, Ben, Seraphina, and Violet hit a farmers market near their house to pick up some produce. Ben was also seen leaving with a bunch of flowers in hand, perhaps as a gift for Jennifer Garner, who didn't join them on the outing. Jennifer and Ben are expecting their third child this Spring, and during a recent visit to The Tonight Show, she joked that their girls are getting in on the naming process by suggesting the names of their favorite Disney characters for the little one. Jennifer didn't publicly reveal the gender of the baby during her late-show stop, but she did admit that she and Ben know whether they'll be having a boy or girl.

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "The Spanish Teacher"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:01:05 PST

Glee goes Latin this week when guest star Ricky Martin stops by to shake it and teach Mr. Schue a thing about Spanish (which, despite being a Spanish teacher, he does not know). A couple more people find out about Finn and Rachel's engagement, though Mercedes and Sam are still far more unclear about their relationship. Sue also announces a highly frightening desire to be a mother while clawing at the chance to be a tenured teacher.

There are some fun numbers this week, but they couldn't distract from the fact that this episode is all over the place. A couple of the subplots are just plain ridiculous, but it's not totally without its highlights, so let's go over them after the jump.

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

Breaking Dawn Part 1

Twilight's star-crossed lovers Edward and Bella (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) tie the knot in this installment, but their idyllic honeymoon is interrupted when they discover that vampires can, in fact, impregnate humans. Bella is willing to do anything to protect the life of her baby, Edward will do anything to save Bella, and Jacob tries to keep his wolfpack at bay. The movie goes quickly from cheesily romantic to surprisingly graphic, but the film is very loyal to the book. DVD extras include a six-part making-of documentary, a wedding video, a Jacob featurette, and a commentary track with the director.

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A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

Harold and Kumar (John Cho and Kal Penn) reunite for this holiday-themed sequel, the third part in their drug-fueled comedy series. This time, the guys have grown apart (Harold is now a husband in the suburbs while Kumar is a slacker in the city), but Christmas Eve hijinks force them to work together and grow close again. The boys - and Neil Patrick Harris - are as raunchy as ever, but this installment is as funny as the original, and festive to boot. DVD extras include deleted scenes.

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See one more new release after the jump.