Why didn't anyone tell me about Old Navy's Maternity Line?

With spring just around the corner, last week I felt I needed a fresh change in wardrobe.  All the colours of this season's Spring fashion were making me feel like a girl in a candy store.  Plus I have made it this far in my pregnancy without needing much maternity wear, but now that I am in my third trimester, I need more options that actually fit....So last week I spent hours shopping online desperately for inexpensive and trendy items to finish off my third trimester.  My search wasn't too successful, especially for work clothing but somehow today, I figured out that Old Navy has a maternity line.  I guess I never knew about it because unfortunately it is only available in the U.S.

Other than the fabulous comfortable clothing, what really stood out to me is their "Hospital Bag Checklist" category.  I think it is a wonderful category if you are thinking of buying a gift for a special pregnant lady and her family, your daughter, sister, grand-daughter, niece, best friend...If it was me, I would so very much appreciate it...one less thing to worry about!

This is what I would like in my bag...

For me

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For daddy

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For baby

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Check...check....check!

What should my son wear for Palm Sunday and Easter?

Everywhere I go I see plenty of gorgeous and adorable dresses and outfits for girls for Easter.  The boys items are cute, but nothing that jumps out at you...but I guess, I don't know how creative the designers could get with boys.  The issue for me is that my hubby's family celebrates Easter in March and my family celebrates Easter in May so basically I have 4 outfits or variations of outfits to figure out for the little guy - 2 for each Palm Sunday and 2 for each Easter.

I found this outfit in his drawer. It was a gift from my uncle and I love it and think it would be perfect for Palm Sunday at the end of April (weather permitting!).  I love Ralph Lauren for boys.  Such nice colours and so preppy!

Nordstrom is selling a similar set.

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Or this option at the Bay.

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I also fell in love with this set on Ralph Lauren's site, but a little over the top in price for a one time wear...maybe I can find something similar with my shopping tomorrow night in store.  I can't get over how cute this would look and perfect for Palm Sunday this upcoming weekend given the cold weather. I really hope I can find something similar.

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Maybe this could be another option.  I will have to see it in person at the Children's Place.

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In my search I found out that I can personalize a Ralph Lauren Polo.  I'm loving the colours and may just get one in case other outfits don't work out or for any other day!

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Via Ralph Lauren

Or maybe I will just get him and his daddy matching ties from apple and ivy, how cute would that be!  They have over 200 patterns to choose from. I'm sure I can easily find a shirt and pants to match.

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I can also get him a bow tie with a simple outfit!!

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And finally, he will definitely wear this outfit on Easter so that all his aunts and uncles can think he is absolutely adorable!!!

And I'm thinking about ordering this outfit for the Easter in May.

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He will look all preppy and handsome for church on Palm Sunday and silly and cute for Easter and Easter egg hunts!!

What do you all think??  Any other suggestions?

Did you know about Piperlime?

I am a big fan of the Gap group - Banana Republic for my hubby and I and Gap Kids for my son.  Although I often order online, I only recently noticed "Piperlime".  I shared it with my colleague and she said to me  - "where has Piperlime been all my life!". 

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The packages arrive in a nice box with lime designs on the inside and purple tissue paper, and a little note thanking you for the purchase!  I'm such a sucker for the little details.  

I'm only starting to get acquainted with the site but here are a few of my favourite items that are on sale.

Maribeth Lace Dress by Joie - I love this dress, and it is on sale but only available in L

This would be great post baby bump for the summer

Is it obvious I love lace?!

Oh and I love grey

I will let you browse their site as the selection is fairly large and let you judge for yourself.  Happy shopping!!

Baby First Year Calendar - I found them!!!

One of the best gifts I received when my son was first born was his Baby First Year Calendar with stickers.  I have kept track of every milestone, every first, every funny story and every special moment.  As a person who doesn't have the greatest memory, I want to make sure everything is written down so I can go back to the moment and so that I can share them with my son when he gets older.  The calendar has also become a reference point when girlfriends ask me for advice, like when did my baby start enjoying his baths, etc.

The calendar is my favourite gift to give newborns, and the best part was that Walmart in store carried three different designs - neutral, blue and pink at a very inexpensive price.  But for at least 7 months I couldn't find one calendar at any of the Walmarts in my area.  So you can imagine how happy I was this weekend when they finally restocked them...and I purchased five of them!!  I keep thinking I need to go back to buy some more, just in case they disappear from the shelves for half a year again!

A sweet inexpensive thank you for the grandparents

I fell on this item this week-end...how cute is this notepad? You actually get to choose the characters that closest resembles each grandchild...

Custom Illustrated Notepad for Grandparents

I think this would make such a nice "just because" gift for Grandparents.

Mabel's Labels - 40% off

A while back I posted about "Emily Press" for fun and durable kids clothing and accessory labels.  Today a good friend of mine told me that Mabel's Labels, another great site for such personalized labels is having a sale and the sale ends tonight at 10 p.m. EST - 40% off their five favourite label products.



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 I will stop my post and let you go shop before you run out of time on this great deal!

Hello Monday!: The Forgotten Shower or Baby Gift

This gift is definitely for mommy and not for baby.  In my opinion this item is absolutely essential and has made my knees very happy, and yet I have never been to a shower where the item makes its way on the gift registry.  I think it has been forgotten or most people, like me just over a year ago, don't know about it.  It's the bath kneeler!

I received one from my cousin at my baby shower and since then I have tried to give it to every mommy-to-be and have received great reviews.  This simple little invention makes bath time more enjoyable!

The Moby Bath Kneeler by Skip Hop is my favourite because it has a lot of cushion and comfort.

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I guess mommy could put a towel under her knees for comfort, but it's just not the same!