Fun Baby Sites!

Having a baby is truly one of the most remarkable moments in your life. Finding all the right stuff to go with your baby is fun and challenging! I decided to share some fun sites with very cool things. Check them out!

There are two sites I really like that sell homemade items. I know one mom who is outfitting her entire baby’s room from Etsy. The other site is Shop Handmade. Why not support someone crafting by hand!

A very chic site is Cool Mom Picks. I really like their style of writing, too. Another very chic site is My Retro Baby which has a fun and exciting website design. Oh, and check out this crazy-accurate pacifier.

For all those wishing to get active with your baby or toddler and you live in the northwest metro, StrollerStrides is opening this spring in Maple Grove at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. And why not dress up your baby's carrier with a wrap from SimplyElla.

All-natural baby food can be found at Sweet Cheeks Baby Food. Going natural and organic is really best for your bambino.

For all the advice, fun, tips, coupons, and resources, go to Moms Like Me. Other moms in the metro area share silly stories, helpful hints, and information on anything under the sun. (Be BuddyBoo's friend on this site, too!)

And finally for all your stationery needs, check out BuddyBoo Stationery! Baby announcements are so fun to create – they reflect parents, the child, perhaps an older sibling, and anything you desire. My site might not be the flashiest or most interactive, but I promise a fun experience.

As always, share the site, pass the blog.

Jean

Weddings on a Strict Budget

Weddings are expensive and can get overwhelming sometimes. It's important to find someone you can trust to help you watch expenses while making sure your desires are met with your wedding stationery. After all, it's the first thing your guests will see and sets the stage for the biggest day of your life!

Below are some helpful hints on how to save money with wedding stationery.

• Probably the biggest savings is to have your guests reply to an email address or a wedding website with your photos, your love story, how the proposal went down instead of the reply card, the envelope, the stamp, and your time.
  
• Have the directions / map printed on one side and the invitation printed on the front side. Saves trees, saves stuffing time, has all the important information on one sheet for your guests.
  
• Have one vendor do everything together - the invitations, the programs, the table cards if you need them, the save-the-date card. That way you're only spending money on one design instead of someone designing each part separately.
  
• If you're newly engaged and need the whole package or getting married next month and still need the programs designed, consider BuddyBoo Stationery. You'll be glad you did.

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