We can debate whether Pluto is a planet this year, or we can all agree that these tees are adorable. These tees by Pluto…the littlest planet lets your child proudly display that indeed, they are the Big Brother or the Big Sister. This makes a great gift for the sibling, giving them a glorious title with all the new changes that are happening. Also, the new babe can make a statement with either the Little Brother or Little Sister Tee.
Beautiful fall dresses arriving from Maternal America and Olian. My favorite of the week is this dress from Maternal America. It is their signature front tie dress, though you can tie it in the back if you like. It comes in a fabulous ruby color. It will take you from work to night out. Perfect for all those events you will be invited to this season!
It has elbow length sleeves, and a simple keyhole detail in the back. The pretty cross over vee design in the front will flatter all sizes!
Trust me…this dress is going to fly out of the store!
Is this your bump’s first Halloween? This is a great idea for those who have been wanting to do something artistic on their belly.
Decorate your growing belly this Halloween with ProudBody’s Belly Painting Kit (retails for $24.99)! Cool design ideas included in the kit! Turn your belly into a Halloween PUMPKIN work of art and join in the Halloween festivities. ProudBody’s paint kits double as face paint for the kiddies Halloween costumes or face painting at Autumn Festivals — FDA approved, non allergenic and safe for sensitive skin.
The belly paints apply easily with water and remove easily with mild soap and water. The possibilities are endless. Have fun and don’t forget to take pictures of your uniquely decorated belly! Kit will easily paint 20 pictures covering mom’s entire belly. Any unused paints can be stored for future use, such as for children’s face painting projects.
You can order from www.proudbody.com
One can easily feel overwhelmed by the decisions that need to be made once you see the + on a pregnancy test. A thousand concerns, doubts and unknowns keep you up at night wondering about the big decisions that need to be assessed ” how am I going to juggle work and a baby” to the small decisions ” when do I start wearing maternity clothes, how much do I need and where the heck should I purchase what I need?” Luckily for me….I knew Tina Saib!
Tina owns a really chic boutique called Belly Blossom in Durham, North Carolina. Since I work in a corporate environment, I needed to purchase maternity clothing that looked professional, was comfortable and looked good after a 12 hour work day (wrinkles on a pregnant belly is not attractive). Belly Blossom had a solid selection of options to chose from and offered to special order certain pieces in larger sizes if needed. That was a testimonial to the best experience I had with visiting Belly Blossom- the customer service I received was phenomenal! Tina and her staff went “above & beyond” to assist me with picking out the right clothing for my body style and recommended I try on pieces that I typically would have stayed away from. When I went into work wearing my new clothes, I received compliments all day long. As every pregnant woman can attest to- a morale booster like that is always welcomed!
The biggest thing I was impressed with in my experience with Tina was the “transfer of knowledge”. Since Tina is a mom already, she was open and willing to share her mistakes and best practices to help relieve some of the uncertainty and doubts I had. I knew nothing about nursing bras, what a “bella band” was, what kind of stroller to register for or what to expect if I decided to breastfeed. Tina answered all my questions, gave her suggestions and shared all the little things you don’t get from your doctor or your mother (who had her last baby so long ago and can’t remember). I would have never expected to receive this level of service when I walked in to Belly Blossom that afternoon….but that is certainly what I got.
So for all those new moms who are looking for a place to get awesome maternity clothing and get consultative support as well, Belly Blossom is the place to visit.
-M.D. (Cary, NC)
