Becoming a mom has to be one of the most amazing life changing events that happen to many of us more than once. I was blessed to have had four beautiful children whom with every day show me that every moment I spent planning for their arrival never seems to go to plan. Although everything doesn’t go as planned, it was great to have those go to tools that made having them and providing for them a no brainer.
I attended the 2017 Mother of All Baby Showers recently and I found that there are so many great new products as well as familiar products for new and expecting mom’s everywhere. Check out all of the amazing things I found at the MOABLuxe this year and make sure to check them out for yourself in The MOABLuxe Event Near You.
I remember walking into Babies R Us when I was pregnant with my first son, it was an experience I remember clearly where we browsed around the store just trying to figure out what we needed in the first place. Many of you may not know this but if you walk into a Babies R Us today you can receive a VIP tour of the store with a helpful guide who can tell you what the hottest and must have essentials are in the store. Babies R Us also offers Mommy and Me Classes as well as many other classes new and expecting mom’s can participate in. This is definitely new to me since I had no idea about these services until the MOABLuxe Event.
Randy Cakes is a local Chantilly, Virginia Baker in my area and oh my goodness her treats are amazing, it was hard to just take one mini cupcake so I took a hand full. The chocolate frosting was amazing and I’m sorry to say I cannot tell you which was my favorite flavor since all were oh so delicious. Randy makes all of her cupcakes from scratch and offers her tasty creations in many allergy friendly options such as gluten and peanut free. Contact Randy today and see for yourself why we absolutely love her cakes.
Shopping for a car seat can be one of the most intense decisions when preparing for your baby’s arrival or maybe just a simple upgrade in a seat for your growing little one. Diono offers car seats for all stages and boosts high quality material that can help your little one stay comfortable and happy during any length of a car ride. Diono highly suggests you keep your little ones rear facing as long as possible, 2 years old is what they ask for you to shoot for. For more information and to view their wonderful car seats head over to their website now.
The Little Oaks Montessori Academy is located in Herndon, Virginia and offers programs for children from 8 months old to 6 years old. If you live in the Fairfax, Herndon, Reston, Dulles and the surrounding areas you can checkout their website and register for upcoming Fall 2017. They offer many programs such as an Infant, Toddler and Primary which focuses on sensation and observation combined to form meaningful experiences. These experiences create and reinforce neural connections, which are the basis of all intelligence.
Our Montessori instruction is based on the latest understanding of brain development. We use a highly child-centered approach to help children reach their maximum potential. The warm environment fosters respect, empathy and self-sufficiency. All parents are encouraged to play an active role in their student’s Montessori experience.
“Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life.”
~Maria Montessori
If your in the market to purchase a crib or nursery furniture you must check out Bratt Decor. They have a warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland which they hope you visit soon and purchase up the last in store inventory they have on site. If you don’t live in Maryland you can definitely checkout their website and purchase your Nursery Decor online. Style meets quality with Bratt Decor, they provide exquisite decor that this mom wish she had access to many years ago. Be inspired by their nursery designs or buy a piece individually and add it to your own art work of a nursery, the possibilities are endless.
The Baby Jack and Company produces some wonderful sensory lovies suitable for all ages. Baby Jack And Company designs educational sensory toys and blankets for kids of all ages with a unique process of sewing ribbons shut into tabs for added safety. One side of these blankets offers a smooth soft side with ridges that even this mom loved to rub against her face. The other sides of the blankets offer a fun little character such as a baseball, a cute hippo and so much more. With many styles to choose from and fun designs, you truly will fall in love with these blankets like my little girl has.
What was something you would have loved to have known when you were expecting or became a new mom? What would you tell yourself when you were pregnant with your first bundle of joy?
robin masshole mommy says
I wish I had told myself not to listen to everyone’s advice when I was pregnant. I listened to way too much CRAP that I didn’t need.
Steven Goodwin says
I hear you on the car seat shopping! We must have spent hours pouring over reviews, looking in store, etc before finally weighing in on our Britax infant carrier and stroller system. We ended up using it for both girls and then donated it to a girl in need afterwards in perfect condition!
momknowsbest15 says
What a fun event. I wish this was there when mine were babies.
Krista Bel says
This was really nice to sscroll through. I loved that book.
Karlyn Cruz says
Wow! The crib caught my eye attention. This is what I want to have. Great design . I love it!
Sarah Bailey says
I love the mini cupcakes. They look adorable and pretty!
Victoria Sconion says
This looked like a fun event to attend! Wish I had known about it being that I am currently 8 months pregnant and looking for nursery ideas.
Amber says
This looks like a fabulous event! That car seat looks awesome.
Ana says
Wow, that baby crib is beyond adorable, perfect for the princess or prince to be. And OMG, those cups cakes, can you send me some? 🙂
Crystal Green says
This is such fascinating information. I wish they had offered this kinds of things when I was having my first baby. It would have been so helpful.
Your party looks amazing!!
natalielovesbeauty says
What a great event to attend for mothers and mothers to be. That is such a beautiful crib!
Danielle Isom (@ImMakingTime) says
I’ve always wanted to attend a baby shower event. Every time one’s happening I always have something come up and prevent me from going. I’d love to talk to reps from all of these companies to see exactly what they have to say about their brands. I always want the best for my babies.
sparkofsouthernmoms says
This is a really nice event! That crib was awesome! I miss buying little baby things!
Rosey says
Those Diono seats are nice. My son and his wife have one, and my SIL does too!
Tara Christine Enright says
Diono seats are the best I would suggest, and that crib is beautiful with the white, but too much white in my opinion.
Misty - Frosted Moms (@frostedevents) says
What a fun event I wish I experience this when I was pregnant, by the way I really love the cupcakes
Joanna says
I don’t have children so I can’t answer to your question but I can see that you have seen a lot of beautiful products for babies at this event. That crib looks so cute!
emmaeatsandexplores says
Babies need so much stuff! I don’t have any yet but my brother just had one and their house is full of toys and high chairs and buggies and everything – so much to prepare for!
eazynazy says
OMG that baby crib is so beautiful and cute. <3 <3
Hey Sharonoox says
This sounds like a fun event! Glad that you found so many new products in that event. This would be great for new moms.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Oh goodness, I’m not sure if I’m qualified to give advice yet! I’m a new mom (I still feel new) to twin 7-month-old girls!
The Mad Mommy says
This looks like a great event with a lot of swag! I am super glad that I don’t have to anymore baby showers, LOL!
Emma white says
Sounds like a fun event, i wish they had these near me when i was pregnant with mine. Would of been so helpful!
NICHOLE Shirell says
I love the car seats and the crib. This is a nice event.