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I have been getting a lot of traffic from Pinterest and I wanted to let all those trolling my posts from Pinterest that I have started a new blog all about Francophile Mealtimes and Parenting inspired by all of the great books like "Bringing up Bebe", "French Twist", and "French Kids Eat Everything"

Check it out!

www.chefandchief.blogspot.com

List of "Pushing Gift" Ideas and "New Dad Gifts" too!

Pushing gifts... the 21st century's answer to more jewelry!

Just about every mother that I know under the age of 40 has heard of a "pushing gift" and a majority of those mothers have received one.

The notions of "pushing gifts" and "babymoons" are becoming a mainstay in our culture. We are encouraged to celebrate new parents and the life change that comes with it.

I am not bashful to admit that I have received 2 "pushing gifts". One for each baby (so far) and I didnt even have to push (csections). haha  For my first daughter Kenzington my husband got me these beautiful black diamond earrings.

For my second daughter Sutton, I received this beautiful necklace with a 'k' and 's' for each baby girl - below -. (I have yet to invest or ask my husband to invest more money in a more set display of the kiddos. We plan on having more bebes and I wouldnt want to spend tons of money on a set piece when we have another kid later.)

These pushing gifts got me thinking... What other things can I ask for the next baby?
And I didnt want to leave the daddys out either. Also included is a list for 'new dad gifts' too. (IMO the whole entitlement that some mothers feel for having given birth and made a baby is disgusting. Without the partnership of 'the sperm' *the labor or postpartum name you will affectionately give your husband due to the natural phenomena that makes you want to kill them* there would be no baby and you wouldn't be a mother. It takes two to tango and in the least a turkey baster with the same ingredient is still needed- Unfortunately, women have yet to evolve into asexual creatures, which is something I am sure will one day happen because we are the superior gender haha) I have personally LOVED searching and purchasing a 'new dad gift' for my husband for each baby. He should be honored and thanked for his part and most certainly for this patience with you while you were pregnant. Respect your partner ladies!

Kenzington "New Dad Gift"

Sutton "New Dad Gift"

(we got my hubbys to say... husband. dadd. hero and then the girls initials


Ok, so off the rant...

AWESOME gifts for 

every mom's "Pushing Gift"  and "New Dad Gift" wish list

1.  Jewelry 

You could invest in a more set piece that would have each babies names in a cohesive composition

Or we suggest investing in a cheaper option for each baby and purchasing a set piece after the baby making has stopped

2. Gear Splurge

You could skip the his and hers sentiments all together and decide to splurge on a gear or other baby purchase. This agreement would get mom and dad out of the last minute shopping for a "Pushing" or "New Dad" gift, everyone is happy, and its a great compromise for those on a beer budget with champagne taste.

3. Vintage or Heirloom Accessories

Create a tradition or carry on an old one. Fathers giving sons pocket watches or mothers passing lockets onto daughters on their wedding day. Think about all those touching moments in life and try to capture the love for each baby to have a memory. 

4. Calling Cards

Talk about a 21st Century parenting advancement. "Calling Cards" are the new way to morph being a stay at home mom into a full time professional job. 

These calling cards are great for a new mom you met on the playground. They aren't as impersonal as a true business card and more convenient than searching for paper and a pen. Dads can also carry theses cards but I would consider a more masculine approach to the slogan. 

5. DVD's 

One tradition my husband and I also have for each new baby as been to purchase a TV show on DVD for each daughter. The long nights and mornings of baby care can get very long and the Home Shopping Network and infomercials will only keep you up a limited amount of time before you start to nod off. I suggest a comedy or action drama that both can agree to; it helps to keep those eyes from closing. We have all seasons of  "The Big Bang Theory" and "Merlin" respectably. 

6. Silent but Stylish Jewelry

Skip initials, monograms and personalized messages all together and opt for simple  pieces to celebrate each new baby.

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Apology for delay and update on BellyBuff

First and foremost let us apologize for the delay in my blog posting. Palm Beach's Belly Buff has still been functioning and working in the Palm Beach Area. We had found that the blogging was subsequent to the other services and areas of Palm Beach's Belly Buff.


Also, Danette (owner) has welcomed a new baby girl and is finally able to get into a groove again with both the new baby Sutton and big sister Kenzington (18mos)


We plan to update the blog more regularly and hope to get some input from subscribers of topics you would like discussed. We look forward to hearing from you all soon.


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