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Labor and Delivery Gowns

This weekend I packed my hospital bag so it’s ready to go whenever this little lady decides to make an appearance. I’m planning to share a comprehensive list of my hospital bag must-haves, but until then, wanted to share two labor and delivery gowns which I highly recommend. These gowns are specifically designed for labor, delivery, and post-birth, and they’re absolutely essential. I wore this one giving birth to Colette and it was ideal in every way. The key is finding a gown that snaps up the front, as opposed to having a closed front or zipper front. The snaps…
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Easter/Spring Decor

While it’s entirely possible that I’ll be spending my Easter actually giving birth, that won’t stop me from getting excited about spring and Easter home decor. This charming basket is perfect for Easter but will be super useful… literally all the time. I’m so enamored with the colors of these alabaster eggs. I’m also losing it over the cuteness of these outdoor decorations that are absolutely begging me to place them in the yard for an Easter egg hunt. Coco would lose it. (We both would, tbh.) It’s entirely possible that these are the most breathtaking egg decorations ever designed,…
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High Waisted Leather Pants

Well, I’ve found them. The ultimate leather pants, with a high waist, a belt detail, and pleats for crying out loud! They’re by Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini, and feature the most luxurious looking faux black leather I’ve ever laid eyes on. The cut and the belt ensure this beauty always gives you a great shape, and they act as a sort of elevating canvas for any top you’d like to pair with them.
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The Doula Deck

This is such a sweet gift for new moms. It’s a beautifully illustrated, 78-card deck designed to support moms with daily meditations, exercises, and affirmations that can be used through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of motherhood. Whether it’s their first child or not, this is a really thoughtful and useful gift for enjoying every minute of babyhood with their little ones.
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Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer Spray

Are anyone else’s hands, you know, cracking into oblivion? I need a hand sanitizer that I can toss in my bag and always trust to be there when I need it, but it would be great if it didn’t also leave my hands feeling like a dried-up old sponge. This spray is hydrating and sanitizing, reducing the number of things I have to keep in my bag and also just making this whole perpetually-disinfected thing a little more comfortable.
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Flippy Stand

I just ordered this pillow/stand/storage/wonderitem and I can’t wait for it to get here. The Flippy is a soft pillow-like piece that is made to hold your tech devices at perfect angles for watching/reading in bed. There’s even a storage pocket in the Flippy’s interior to store your snacks, I mean your phone, etc.! It’s three-sided and each side offers a different viewing angle, so you can always pick the perfect one for how you’re positioned in bed, on the couch, wherever really. The Flippy Stand comes in countless colors and I have a feeling there will be more than…
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Switch

If you love fine, vintage, and statement jewelry but find that gathering your own collection of these items is both hard work and expensive, Switch is the newest membership service for your sparkly tastes. It’s a borrow-and-return jewelry membership that gives you access to the jewelry you love, for as long as you want to wear it, and all the while you earn points to put toward future Switch purchases every month! If a Chanel necklace or a Gucci ring has felt out of reach, it’s REALLY nice to know that is not the case anymore. Honestly, the hardest part…
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Nightcapit

This is genius and such a necessary innovation. The NightCap is a scrunchie that’s hiding a very special secret. Tucked inside is a “cap” for your drink when you’re out at a crowded or dark venue. (Obviously speaking post-pandemic here.) The NightCap is a little extra security against something being slipped into your drink, which is honestly such a boost of comfort and confidence. There’s a small hole for a straw, too! It’s one more way to have fun safely and I love that. This would make a stellar gift, too!
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Nadiya Bakes

If you’re a fan of the Great British Bake Off (who among us hasn’t rewatched a season even though it’s a competition and we already know the winner), you will absolutely love everything Nadiya Hussain has going on over at Netflix, including Nadiya Bakes and Nadiya’s Time To Eat. She is such a lovely person and her recipe ideas are often quick and super realistic for home cooks. I personally appreciate that she isn’t afraid to suggest shortcuts for busy professionals and parents. One recipe even uses a can of SpaghettiOs in a casserole and I gave her an 8-months…
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Continuous Mist Bottle

This aerosol-free continuous mist spray bottle has countless uses, and is such a smart, affordable purchase that can sneakily save you money. This bottle can be used for cleaning, ironing, hair-styling products, plant watering, and I’ve even seen people use it on social media for sunless tanning products.
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