Monthly Archives: April 2011

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the newbie: Losing Sleep (Already!)

26 weeks along and all is well! I can’t believe I’m more than halfway to having a baby, but she’ll be here so soon. Eek! Thank you for all the great “What I Wish I’d Known” moments on my first blog post! I am so glad to have you guys helping me along. On that note, I’m back for more. … read more

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Petal Patrol: Flower Girl Dresses

While the world waits to see what Kate Middleton will wear for her royal engagement, there are millions of brides anticipating their own princess moments this spring. But before the wedding dresses are unveiled, all eyes will be on the flower girl. The only task for these petite petal pushers is to make it down the aisle without a hitch—and … read more

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Shear Fear: Baby’s First Haircut

Haircuts. My kids dread them. (Watch the video below for sample of this dread – seriously) Every single time I bring up getting a haircut they want to run and hide; it’s just the way it is in my family. I have to admit, I’m not that great with keeping up-to-date with them. I literally wait until their hair is … read more

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Three-of-a-Springtime-Kind

A sweet Chatti Patti set for Mother, Daughter and Doggie. Here at zulily, we’re no stranger to the fun and fashionable frocks of Chatti Patti, but this is our very first event featuring irresistibly imaginative clothing for the entire family. Perfect for sunny picnics at the park, this seasonal set features a ruffled v-neck dress for Mom, halter top and … read more

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Behind The Lens: Kids’ Fashion Shoots Revealed

The life of a fashion director is filled with big-budget photo shoots and celebrity-studded runway shows. Their job is to bring the glitz and glamour of fashion to the masses—a task that entails all types of backstage maneuvering and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Under even the best circumstances, there is ample opportunity for things to go off the rails. Now just imagine … read more

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Top 5: Things I Couldn’t Live Without

Recently my son was asked, in school, to name 5 things he couldn’t live without. This is what made his list: 1. Food 2. Nintendo DS 3. My mom and dad 4. Pillow 5. Clothes (I was happy to see me and my husband made the list, unlike his brothers, although he told me he was going to write Henry … read more

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Easter Blog Post Basket: Recipes, Crafts and Activities

‘Tis the season for Easter activities and recipes! In our household, we’ve dyed eggs and I’ve gotten our son’s basket together. I’ve enjoyed browsing around for Easter ideas, even if I don’t have plans to implement them all. They’re all for inspiration. I’ve gathered up some of my favorites to share here at zulily. The list was huge, but I … read more

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the newbie: Hey, Moms? Help!

I’m a North Carolina girl from Chapel Hill who somehow wound up in Brooklyn, NY writing teen novels and magazine stories for a living. I got married in 2009 to a boy from New York, and we’ve recently endeavored to add a new line to my bio: In August, I’m going to become a mom. When I saw the little … read more

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Me, in all my 14-year-old glory! Hello, 1992. 

Top 15: You Know You’re Getting ‘Old’ When…

This past weekend, while away in New Orleans for the Mom 2.0 Conference, I had a few experiences that proved to me I am definitely getting older. I’m a mere 32 years old (well, almost 33 years old), and though I still consider myself a youngin’, there are times I definitely feel my age. I’m perfectly happy being in my … read more

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Easter Style Parade

If you haven’t settled on your family’s Easter outfits yet, we suggest you hop to it. With little more than a week to go, you might end up celebrating this year’s festivities in last year’s frock, which would be fine for you, but what about your tots, who no doubt have hit a growth spurt or two since their last … read more

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