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Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but we’ve got the secret (okay, it’s not really a secret) to getting great deals, year-round, with a lot less work–forget the crowds, long lines, and cold parking lot overnighters. We’re bringing back last year’s Black Friday post with a few edits and updates: Now, for […]
We recently wrote a guest post for And Then We Saved, a great blog about, “How to do a Spending Fast®, saving & making more money, DIY’s, & a lot about living awesomely with less.” The cost of baby gear, even for a minimalist, can add up quickly. These costs are compounded by the fact that […]
Once again, our users spoke and we listened. We’ve added the Canadian provinces and territories and updated the terminology when creating or updating registrant location information. We have also added the option of “other” for State/Providence/Region of Residence. If you would like to update your State/Providence/Region of Residence, go to the Manage Your Account page (use the […]
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 to convert any bag or purse into a diaper bag. Step 1: Add Storage […]
Official Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Website Life in Pictures album At the top of the royal baby news after Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge made his first public appearance, was the appearance of his mother, who made no attempts to hide her postpartum belly from the world. Mothers and non-mothers alike are applauding Duchess […]
Poet and mother, Hollie McNish, speaks out about attitudes towards breastfeeding in public in this powerful spoken word video. She wrote this poem as a new mother to her daughter, who is now three. From her video description on YouTube: I wrote this poem in a public toilet after my 6 month old baby fell asleep. […]
We are excited to announce that Huff Post Green, Prevention Magazine and Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen shared Encore Baby Registry with their readers in this great article by Robyn Jasko. Besides sharing her experience using our site, Robyn has some great eco-friendly tips ranging from paint for the nursery walls to thank you cards: I’m now […]
When I bought my used $300 Maclaren Techno XT stroller at a garage sale for $20, the little voice in the back of my mind kept saying, “what if it’s been recalled?” I went straight to my computer when I got home and found at that it had been! Luckily, there was a quick and […]
Why Suckable Fruit Sucks: The case against giving your kids blended fruit and vegetable pouches, by Melinda Wenner Moyer, is an interesting article about the suckable fruit and veggie pouches that have become a common snack in strollers, car seats, playgrounds, and homes. The article has some important points about sugar content (a food pouch made of […]
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.