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*This page includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. There are two things that change a “bag” into a “diaper bag.” The first is the presence of plenty of storage pockets. The second is a removable portable changing pad. Luckily, both of these things can be purchased separately, allowing parents […]
We are excited to share an incredibly thorough and descriptive blog post about Encore Baby Registry and its features by Encore registrant and blogger at New-Momma, Nicole Stiles. For anyone who’d like to get the feel for the Encore Baby Registry experience before making an actual registry, New-Momma blog’s “A Registry That Encourages Gifting Secondhand […]
Target is working with TerraCycle to provide free car seat recycling. Car seats can be dropped off for recycling at Target stores (excluding “small format” locations) from September 10th through September 23rd. As we explain on our Safety Considerations for Secondhand Car Seats page, a car seat should be discarded if it has been irreparably […]
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act that went into effect in August of 2012, most health insurance plans are now required to provide breastfeeding equipment and counseling for pregnant and nursing women. According to a U.S. government website: You may be able to get help with breastfeeding at no cost: Health insurance plans must provide […]
Baby shower games can be stressful, overplayed, or just gross (melted candy bars in diapers…ew!), but the mom behind Dirty Diaper Laundry, a blog packed with information about cloth diapering options and other useful stuff, has created a low key game that’s fun for everyone. Kim’s “Real or Fake” quiz can be played online or […]
Making your own baby food is a great way to save money and reduce waste (just like using Encore Baby Registry!) when your baby starts eating solid foods. Even better, it is easily done, all with gear you already have in your kitchen, so you can also SKIP spending $60-$200 on one of these: […]
Shutterfly is offering a FREE 8×8 photo book through 3/26/14 with code STORYTIME (details below)! I love Shutterfly’s 8×8 books and I’ll be taking advantage of this promotion because it’s a great deal! If you want a larger size, you can use offer code STORYTIME to get the price of an 8×8 book credited to your purchase. […]
This is a Western Union telegram congratulating my grandparents on my mother’s birth. One generation later, she received congratulatory cards, but no telegrams for my birth (although they were still available until 2006). Two generations later, for the birth of my son and children of friends and family, congratulations are regularly shared in an instant […]
Today I’m going to introduce you to my newest secondhand addiction: Yerdle is a sharing app where you can get rid of your clutter and bid on other people’s clutter, because one person’s clutter is another person’s coveted Ergo baby carrier (I tell you from experience). Yerdle Basics Free app Everyone gets 250 points to […]
The promotion described in this blog post has ended. View other Tiny Prints deals in the advertisement to the right. Tiny Prints is celebrating their 10th birthday with a site-wide 30% off sale* (see fine print below for some exclusions). Now through March 4th, create customized baby shower invitations, shower game cards, pregnancy announcements, birth […]
Do you have an old crib that no longer meets current safety standards? Check out our blog post with repurposed crib projects for some inspiration to give your old crib new life.