What Baby Wants, Baby Gets

I get practically everything for Baby at Walmart. I'm there virtually every week along with all the other families that I used to notice there pre-birth. Our family is now one of "the masses."

Here are a few ideas for anybody out there who wonders what they should buy or look for when a little one is on the way. Some we bought ourselves and some were gifted to us by our families and friends. Gotta love Walmart.

Graco - Sarah 4-in-1 Convertible Classic Crib in Espresso:

Love the chocolate brown color, very chic. It's sturdy. No drop rail, which is safest. One person could assemble it, but another person for moral support and instruction reading is recommended (namely, the prego mom).

Graco - MetroLite Travel System, Rittenhouse:

I didn't want pink. I didn't want something that looked boyish. This pattern and color is classic. The carseat accommodates up to 32 lbs. or inches, whichever comes first, which will serve us longer than most average carseats out there; and that will save us money in the long run. Yay!

Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer:

No more shocking the baby tushy with cold wipes any time of day, especially in the wee hours of the morning or night. Even mommy kind of wanted one for herself. What will they think of next. There's a little green nightlight on it, but it doesn't illuminate much.

Pampers - Swaddlers Diapers with DRY MAX:

We've tried a few others, and the Swaddlers have delivered what it promises 99% of the time. The other 1% was just due to what's called a "blowout" (No. 2) and an improperly fitted loose diaper (No. 1). A wise friend and mommy told me never to buy too many diapers at one time because your baby will grow out of them as quickly as you go through them. That is a big fat fact.

Gerber Pre-folded Birdseye Cloth Diaper 12-Pack:

These aren't the days of my mom, strictly cloth diapers and diaper service (pickup at your house & returned clean), but this product still exists. We bought them because they make the BEST burp cloths. Absorbent, durable and cheap! Spit away, baby. Mama's got a dozen and can get more without breaking the bank.

Gerber - Long-Sleeve Onesies, 4-Pack:

My wise mommy friend also imparted this nugget of advice. She said onesies are another staple for a new baby. Get the longsleeves for newborns with the foldover hand flaps. They keep baby's fingers warm as well as protect them from scratching themselves. By the way, clipping baby's fingernails is like microsurgery!

Graco Lovin' Hug Baby Swing, Libby:

During a crying bender, the baby fell asleep in her carseat that daddy carried and swung in the living room -- in desperation, you get creative. The next day, I sought out a swing. This has a contoured shape similar to a carseat, is battery operated and has safety straps. We removed the senseless tray because I couldn't imagine a baby drinking or eating on it. Thank goodness for gadgets.

So there you go. A few basic things that we could not do without all from Walmart, from cheap to costly. I hope this info can help some new parents out there.

Baby & me.

So a lot has happened, which explains my long silence. I got pregnant and gave birth on March 4, 2010 to a beautiful baby girl! I am a first-time mommy, so my life has drastically changed to say the least. Everything I once knew for 41 years on this earth is literally upside down, topsy turvy and some habits altogether a thing of the past -- like sleep. But I am happy and thankful for my bundle of joy, pee, poop and spitup for all its worth. My posts will now revolve around new motherhood, what I want, need and buy.

I hope you enjoy my blog during this exciting new phase of my life with the newest and cutest member of our family, Jolie :) And if you don't see a post for a while, rest assured I'm with you in spirit while bottle feeding at 4 a.m., and I will be back.

Calling the Croc Pot Gold

Looked what I just bought from Editor's Closet, the Betseyville Croc Pot Weekender Bag. I'm going to use this as my hospital overnighter for the birth of my first baby Girl in March. Fitting for a budgeting fashionista, don't ya think? Editor's Closet has great sample sales. The bag is regularly priced $125, and I got this for only $57.

Just click on their link below, sign up as a member, and you're on their sample sale mailing list! And don't worry. They mostly send you sale notifications, not annoying spam. Happy shopping, ladies.

Holiday Gift Ideas at Sephora

So many choices, so little time? Here are some girly gifts from Sephora to help you check off whose been nice this year, you included!

$36

Sephora Brand Glamorous 360 Deluxe Palette ($130 Value)

$30

Caudalie Spa In A Bag ($46 Value)

$25

L'Occitane Hands Celebration Set ($30 Value)

$28

LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance Mini Roller-Ball Set ($48 Value) The Healthy Fragrance Mini Roller-Ball Set

$25

Stila Lip Glaze Collection ($80 Value)

$75

Sephora Brand Collector's Edition Fragrance Sampler For Her ($160 Value)

$39

Tarte Crown Jewels Lipgloss Multi-Gift Set ($165 Value) Crown Jewels Lipgloss Multi-Gift Set

$75

Lola Gift Set ($110 Value) Lola Gift Set

$75

Fresh Brown Sugar Set ($94 Value) Brown Sugar Set

$70

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Gift Set ($86 Value) Viva La Juicy Gift Set ($140 Value)

60 Gifts Under $6 at Old Navy

Panicked yet? Old Navy's 60 gifts under $6 can help you keep your pockets jingling all the way through New Years.

Macy's Friends & Family

To my Friends, Family & Visitors. Don't forget, it expires on Dec. 7th:

Use code MACYSFRIEND in shopping bag for your discount & free shipping!

World Aids Day - Gap

"One Color Unites Us"

Gap.com is proud to support World Aids Day. Help support. Buy (RED) Products.

Macy's Misses Maternity Mark

What peeves me is that Macy's does not have a maternity department. So really, there may be close to perfect gifts there, just not for "everyone" this Christmas.