How can you furnish and decorate a nursery for just $50?
1. Hand me downs
It takes a village to raise a child…and to fill their material needs. Start collecting early in pregnancy, so you know what to register for when it comes time for the baby shower.
2. Thrift stores
With a little time, you can come across some really great finds and save yourself a bundle! It helps to make a list of everything you will need, and then keep a lookout when you visit.
3. Craigslist
Never buy big ticket items new without …

The topic for this week is:
What is (or was) the most difficult part of pregnancy for you?
Write about it or Video blog about it and come back here to post a link to your story. You can also post your story in the comments!

Ready to make the big announcement about your pregnancy to your social networking friend’s list? Here are the top ways to update your status: the good, the bad, and the hilarious.
How did you update your status when you announced your pregnancy? Do you have any clever, funny or good ideas? Post it in the comments so we can add it to the list! Include a link to your blog so we can credit your idea in the  article.

…is pregnant…….what’s your excuse?!
…has a baby in her belly.
…is thinking of names.
…is …

Whether it is your first, second or tenth baby, there are so many creative ways to announce pregnancy. Do you have a creative or favorite idea for announcing a pregnancy or a story about how you announced your pregnancy? Post it in the comments.
Ways to Announce Pregnancy to Family

Take a picture of you and your partner and get a blank card. Inside write, “Day Trip to Catalina: $70, Dinner at an expensive restaurant: $100, New Shoes she had to have: $50, Knowing there are actually THREE people in this photo: …

In our younger years we aim to do anything to prevent pregnancy. When we are ready to start a family, we try everything to get pregnant. If you’ve ever wondered what are the chances of, then read on.

Welcome to the very first round of the Baby Bump Diaries Meme! The Baby Bump Diaries Meme is a way to share your stories about pregnancy, parenting, and homemaking! Learn how to participate here and view all topics here.
The topic for this week is:

How did you find out about your pregnancy? Was it expect or unexpected? How did you feel? What was your partner’s reaction?

Write about it and come back here to post a link to your story OR post your story in the comments!
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Our Story:
I was on a bill …

If you recently or not so recently had a baby chances are you’ve noticed some changes in your body. The way you feel about your body is important. It affects your attitude and lifestyle. You are also teaching your children very important lessons about body image and self esteem by the way you feel and talk about your self.
Let’s do a little mental exercise.
Step One:
Get naked and stand in front of your mirror. No, I am not being a pervert; there is a lesson to learn here. We are talking …

I haven’t blogged in a while. Lily, my sweet tiny newborn baby, is almost two years old. It seems like yesterday she was sleeping in her bouncer while I uploaded all the beautiful pictures of her to this blog for family and friends to coo over. It is so funny how time flies and everything that can happen in two years. We are living near Los Angeles now – moved here from San Diego. Stan has two semesters left at law school and I am working from home and taking …

Wow. I thought I’d heard it all in terms of natural childbirth and all the baby and mom friendly options we pregnant mamas have to think about. In pregnancies past I’ve taken Bradley Method Classes, Hypno Birthing Classes, read Birthing From Within and done prenatal yoga all second and third trimesters long. I’ve used birthing balls, water and birthing bars to help my kids enter the word drug free. My husband was on the receiving end of my first two deliveries. I held each baby on my belly even as …

If you are or have been pregnant, odds are you know what I’m talking about. Over 50% of pregnant women suffer (and I mean suffer!!!) from these horrible, jaw clenching seizures in the muscles of the legs, usually in the calves, and (for me anyway) the sneaky little devils like to strike in the middle of the night.
I started getting them every other night around 2a.m.  about two weeks ago. One was so bad it lasted into the next day and had me limping… considering a cane or a crutch …

Great baby shower decorations are more about using your imagination than your pocketbook! You can create a wonderful party mood with simple, high-impact arrangements. This article details some of the best ideas for baby shower decorations.
Use balloons artfully
Balloons make it feel like a party! Always have balloons at your events. Here’s a money-saver tip – your local 99¢ store will usually have balloons at a much lower price than most party stores.
A basic use of balloons is to create color spots around the room or area where you’re holding the …

CNN did a story on a ladies from Atlanta who do pregnant belly art. They make a canvas of your pregnant belly using a plaster cast and then paint it however you want. (Original Belly Works Website) For about $40 plus shipping you can buy the Proudbody Pregnancy Belly Cast Kit online at Amazon and do it yourself.

You can watch the CNN video here.
Buy the Proudbody Pregnancy Belly Cast Kit on Amazon
Buy the ProudBody Pregnancy Belly Painting Kit on Amazon

I suppose I would have painted mine with a lily flower …