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Kiki & Anna Muslin Swaddle Blankets

November 26, 2021 By Paula 1 Comment

Perfect Gift For Moms-to-Be and New Babies, this adorable Kiki & Anna Muslin Swaddle Blankets Set includes 3 swaddle blankets + 1 security blanket. #giftidea #babygift #momtobe

Perfect Gift For Moms-to-Be and New Babies, this adorable Kiki & Anna Muslin Swaddle Blankets Set includes 3 swaddle blankets + 1 security blanket.

Perfect Gift For Moms-to-Be and New Babies, this adorable Kiki & Anna Muslin Swaddle Blankets Set includes 3 swaddle blankets + 1 security blanket. #giftidea #babygift #momtobe

About this swaddle blankets set:

  • [3 swaddle blankets + 1 security blanket]–3 baby swaddle blankets, with a security blanket, providing babies with comfort and security of mother’s arms, helping babies fall asleep quickly.
  • [Breathable, Soft, and Skin-Friendly]–These blankets are made of 100% cotton, so the fabric is as light and soft as clouds.
  • [Large in Size and Multi-Purpose]– The size of “47X47” is large enough to easily wrap babies ranging from newborns to toddlers. When the weather turns cooler, it can be folded and be thicker to keep warm.
  • [High-Quality Crafts]–Using crude and high-quality raw materials–bamboo fiber which improves flexibility, and cotton fiber which maintains durability. The use of exquisite double-layer weaving technology on the sides achieves a high-quality baby swaddle blanket.

Perfect Gift For Moms-to-Be and New Babies, this adorable Kiki & Anna Muslin Swaddle Blankets Set includes 3 swaddle blankets + 1 security blanket. #giftidea #babygift #momtobe

I am excited to use these are high-quality blankets for our new grandson who will be here on December 23rd. Unlike many of the blankets found in our local stores, these do not have any chemical smell. They are similar to the ones I used to use to keep my children warm and secure feeling many years ago. I appreciate that they are made from 100% cotton. Like all cotton items, they will shrink when they are dried. But, since they are larger than many swaddle blankets even with shrinking they will be large enough to wrap him up snug as a bug until he is walking and beyond.

The small security blanket that came with this set is adorable and I believe that he may have to fight his two older sisters for it. Like the three swaddle blankets, it is soft and well-made. I am pleased with the overall value of this set and would recommend it with confidence to friends and family.

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Get Baby Milk The Perfect Temperature

May 22, 2021 By Paula Leave a Comment

EVLAs Double Baby Bottle Warmer

Warming Baby Milk

As the mom of 4 and grandma to many more, I have spent a lot of late nights and early mornings, waiting for water to heat so I could warm up a bottle of milk. Not much is more stressful than a crying baby while you stare at the pot of water. That’s why a bottle warmer like this one from EVLAs is such a blessing for new parents and grandparents! 

No more screaming babies! With this bottle warmer you can get your bottles ready to be warmed before going to bed and they will be ready to feed to your baby when needed! 

This baby bottle warmer allows you to speed things up. Warm baby milk in just 3 – 7 minutes! And, it can do more than just warm baby bottles! One feature that I really love is that it gives you the ability to schedule in advance when you would like the heating process to start. Since we still use powdered soy milk for our youngest granddaughter this warmer is a convenient way to have warm water ready. When we need it we just remove a bottle from the unit add the powder and mix. This baby bottle warmer also has a defrosting mode that’ll slowly thaw your baby’s milk or food. This allows you to defrost/heat milk or formula without losing nutrition.

EVLAs Double Baby Bottle Warmer

The Perfect Temperature For Baby Milk

While the ideal milk temperature is at or just below body temperature, 98.6° F (37° C). That’s more of a guideline. Some babies prefer a temperature that is a little colder while others prefer their milk warmer. Milk that is over 104° F (40° C) is considered hot and may scald your baby. When milk reaches 125° F (51.7° C), the properties of the breast milk begin to deteriorate. I always used the wrist method to test the temperature of every bottle I gave my children and grandchildren. To do it: Shake the bottle and then just drop a couple of drops from the bottle onto the inside of your wrist. If it feels cold, warm it up a little more; if it feels hot, let it cool.

EVLAs Baby Bottle Warmer is a device with multiple functions, it is economical, easy, and fast to use!

EVLAs Baby Bottle Warmer is a device with multiple functions, it is economical, easy, and fast to use! To operate it you simply press the mode button until the desired function is lit up. You can adjust the delay start time by using +/- buttons. Turning on the unit’s light is as simple as pressing the lamp button. Each function has its own default temperature settings, but you can press the +/- buttons to adjust the temperature. If you’re in a hurry and turn the unit way up, don’t forget to take out the bottle before it gets too hot!

To sanitize the water tank, add 2/3 of a cup (150ml) of water to the tank and select the sanitize function.

Warm Baby Milk and So Much More!

This device is also a sanitizer! To sanitize the water tank, add 2/3 of a cup (150ml) of water to the tank and select the sanitize function. And, in 10 minutes you’ve got a clean, sterile unit to place your baby’s bottles in! Plus, you can safely sanitize pacifiers, bottles, and baby spoons in it.

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At 8.58 x 7.4 x 7.2 inches this unit is small enough to sit on your counter, nightstand, or any shelf. Yet with its inside basket having dimensions of 6 X 3 ½ inches this warmer is designed to fit bottles of various sizes up to 8.45 ounces (250ml). EVLAs Double Bottle Warmer is compatible with all major baby bottle brands.

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No more screaming babies! Get your bottles ready to be warmed before going to bed and they will be ready to feed to your baby when needed! It is a perfect gift for new parents. Oh, how I wish we had been given one when our children were babies.

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It's Time To Plan a Baby Shower! - We've got some great tips and a checklist to help you plan a baby shower like a pro. #babyshower #babyshowerideas #baby #momtobe #newbaby

Planning a baby shower?
We’ve got some great tips and a checklist to help you do it like a pro.

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How To Host a Baby Shower on a Budget

August 21, 2019 By Paula 19 Comments

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Baby Shower on a Budget

Make it beautiful without breaking the bank!

Along with the honor of hosting your friend or loved one’s baby shower also comes the stress of paying for it. To help you and your loved ones can celebrate the miracle of life without going broke we’ve come up with some ingenious ways that you can cut back on the cost without looking like you’re cutting corners.

Yes, you can get it all done, from setting a date, sending out invitations, and finding a venue to decorating, planning the menu, organizing games, and shopping for the prizes and party favors without ending up in the poor house.

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Location: The average cost of the venue is 5 percent of your overall budget. So, instead of hosting the event at a restaurant or club, consider having the baby shower at your home or at another relative or friend’s home. Also, holding the party in a public space like a park, community center, or church hall can be an inexpensive option. If hosting in a public space, make sure to check on whether the location requires a permit. You’ll also need to put a rain plan in place if you choose an outdoor venue. When choosing your venue consider whether or not you will need to rent furniture. If you need to, that can take another 5% of your budget. You can save by not having this cost if you are hosting the shower in a home or someplace that has tables and seating already there.

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Invitations & Stationery: At an average cost of 10 percent of the overall budget, here is a great chance for you to save money by sending invitations online. Depending on the number of people you can send invitations through email or text message or use an online service like Paperless Post, Evite, or MyPunchbowl. Plus, guests will appreciate the ease of RSVPing via email, and you’ll feel good about saving money and trees. If mom-to-be’s grandma and great auntie are attending, you might want to personally invite them. And, by all means, include the menfolk! Invite the dad-to-be, his friends, and the husbands of your lady guests.

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Instead of a guest book, cut out dozens of stars from heavy card stock. Ask guests to pen their well wishes to baby. Later, paste the stars into a baby book under the heading “A Star Is Born.” Or use raindrops and paste them with the heading “Showered With Love.” You could also take a sonogram or Mom-to-be picture and have the guests sign the mat around it.

Also, a great alternative to a guest book is an advice jar. Each guest writes down advice for the new mom and slips the paper in a jar. The recipient can frame the advice or store the jar as a keepsake in the nursery instead of having a book that sits in a closet just gathering dust.

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Another great idea to do during the shower is to take some river stones and let your guests leave their wishes and words of wisdom on them. Then pop the blessing stones into a glass vase so the mom-to-be can display their beautiful words. 

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Decorations: Once again, these take up on average 5% (10% if you include flowers) of the total budget. Buying in bulk is one way to save. Compare online warehouse prices to those at your local store. You can also find big savings by using latex balloons instead of Mylar — a balloon bouquet with dozens of latex balloons will make a big statement. Be sure to check out the Dollar Tree, both online and your local neighborhood one,  both are a great place to get decorations, party favors, dishes, and cups inexpensively. You can also find some great baby shower ideas on their website. 

Just be sure to choose a color scheme to tie everything together. Without one, DIY or dollar store decorations can sometimes not only look disjointed or uncoordinated but also cheap.

While you are decorating, set a few disposable cameras around for guests to capture memories of the shower for the mom-to-be.

Have fun with a themed party! Anything goes from Winnie the Pooh to Taco about a Baby Shower can all be done on a limited budget. For a woodland or flower theme, look to your local farmer’s market or you could make paper flower arrangements. Just remember no matter how extravagant or simple the baby shower, what people will remember will be the funny moments and activities that they took part in to make the day special and memorable for the expectant mom.

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Party Favors: Look around your house! You’d be surprised how many shower gifts you already have. You can also create memory coasters for every guest at your shower can take home. To create a personalized coaster to remind them of your incredible party, trace and cut hearts, raindrops, or stars from a piece of craft leather and write each guest’s name on one with a paint pen.

You can also send each guest home with a cute cookie, cupcake, or mini cake. An inexpensive way to make mini cakes is g use a cookie cutter to cut out mini cakes from a large sheet cake. Check out these cute mini flower cakes that are dipped in white chocolate and rainbow sprinkles. There are also hundreds of ideas on Pinterest for inexpensive yet super adorable party favors. I have some of my favorites pinned on my Parties and Games board. One of them is a candle with this verse, “Burn this tea light on the night, once the stork has made his flight. With a flicker of the flame, please say a prayer in baby’s name.” 

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Food and Drink: With food and drink accounting for 40% of most budgets with a little bit of creativity this is a great place to save big. Skip the caterers and hired help. Even without any cooking experience, you can create a fun spread for everyone. Get Cooking! From baby poo meatballs and newborn baby deviled eggs to tea sandwiches and punches with cute little yellow ducklings floating in it you can do it. When it comes to party food Pinterest is your friend. There are literally thousands of pins dedicated to the topic. Some of my favorites are the healthiest and easiest ones to do. With your shopping list in hand, head to your local discount grocery store for ingredients. On the day of the shower, set up a buffet and let guests serve themselves.

When it comes to desserts this is a great time to enlist family and friends to help. Do you have someone that makes something special every holiday or is grandma’s cake the best you’ve ever tasted? Ask them to make one or bring a few batches. Another option is to set up a DIY decorating station and provide prebaked plain cupcakes and/or cookies, frosting, and topping options.

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Entertainment, Games, and Prizes: No need for a DJ or anything elaborate. Just make a playlist that will appeal to the guests and turn on your iPod. This is where you can really get creative and have a lot of fun for very little money.  Once again look around your home for prizes. Think plants, unused beauty products, purse or wallet, earbuds, candles, etc. Even the party centerpiece could be a prize! Anything that will motivate guests to put some effort in when participating in the games will work.

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After your guests have arrived and had a chance to mingle a bit, it’s time for games. Forget the paper and pencil games and go for fun minute to win it games like using a bulb nasal aspirator to put mini marshmallows in a baby bottle or diapering the cabbage patch baby blindfolded. Also, hearing one of your guests shout my water broke when their baby is free of the ice cube first is always good for a laugh. Another fun idea is to ask each guest for a baby picture. Display the baby pictures and have guests guess who’s who. Whoever gets the most right wins.

Don’t go overboard and have too many games. A good rule of thumb is to have 3 or 4 and for them to take only 25% of the total party time. So if you are doing a two-hour party, games should only last 30 minutes. Balance game time with activities that guests can be a part of to create a keepsake for the new mom.

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Even if you aren’t Martha Stewart or an Iron Chef, you can still have a fabulous yet inexpensive baby shower. You just need to know where to go (Pinterest, Lidl, Aldi, Costo, Dollar Tree, The Dollar Store, etc) and set aside enough time to prepare. While you’re planning, remember you are trying to create memories, so go for the experience of being together. Be sure to check out our checklist. It will help you stay organized as you plan a baby shower.

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