Wear It Wednesday!

With the 4th of July weekend activities scheduled, what better way to celebrate than with adding some patriotic pop to your outfit. From stars and stripes, to red white and blue, here are some fun ways to incorporate our national colors on Independence Day:

*If you are feeling really patriotic you might want to turn your belly into art and paint a flag on it. Not everyone's cup of tea, though it will most likely draw a lot of attention and some good chuckles.

*Wear blue and white stripes with some red flats or flip flops. Check out our option on sale at www.target.com.

*Accessorize! Don't want to go all out but want to show a little pride? Pair some color appropriate accessories with your outfit to spice it up!

Have a fabulously fashionable day!

xoxo,

The Moody Mamas

Tips Tuesday!

Summer time is a great time to throw a baby shower. While you can have a gorgeous baby shower without putting much into it, if you want to go all out and have a theme, we say get creative and go for it! Here are some adorable themes for making your baby shower a special day:

* We love the "Pretty in Pink" themed baby shower as seen on the fabulous site, www.hostessblog.com. Like the awesome 80's flick, this girl themed baby shower is super fun!

* Thinking about getting a tent? Check out this gorgeous circus themed baby shower from www.stylemepretty.com or this gorgeous blue themed "Cirque du bebe" theme from www.ivillage.com

*Dreaming of reading fairytales to your baby once he/she is born? Try this "Once Upon a Time" baby shower theme from www.marthastewart.com.

Hope these cute ideas will get you off to the right start!

Have a wonderful day:)

xoxo,

The Moody Mamas

Happy Monday!

Tips for the Summer!

Hope you enjoyed your weekend! Summer is now officially in full swing. Can you believe that the 4th of July is just around the corner?! We wish the winter months would fly by as summer seems to! Even though we love so many things about summer, now that you are preggers there are somethings that you need to consider in order to keep yourself healthy during these warm months:

* Travel- as great as it is to take those summer trips, if you are getting on in your pregnancy, it might be best to check with your medical provider about your destination. It is always better safe than sorry!

*Sunscreen safety- expecting moms should pay attention to the ingredients listed in their sunscreen because some have harmful chemicals that could pose an increased risk of birth defects according to a recent study published by Consumer Reports. For more info check out this link: http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2011/05/new-advice-for-pregnant-women-when-choosing-sunscreens.html

*Summer heat- while we love the hot weather, it can pose additional discomfort due to dehydration and other heat related illnesses. Be sure to keep hydrated and do not over exert yourself. If you are feeling a little lightheaded, fast breathing, or any bizarre symptoms get inside and seek medical assistance immediately.

*Stay indoors and in air conditioning as much as possible. A simple fan will not prevent heat related illnesses.

*Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing to help avoid sweating so that you prevent an additional loss of body fluids and another cause of overheating.

Though it might seem like there are a million things to worry about when you are pregnant, know that it is best to be prepared so that you could have a healthy and happy summer!

xoxo,

The Moody Mamas

Happy Friday!

Happy Weekend!! We hope that you are off to a great start to summer and have lots planned. Things to consider to do this weekend to enjoy:

*Pick up some fresh watermelon.

*Go to the beach or lake.

*Take a stroll (but stay hydrated).

*Have an impromptu bbq.

*Check out your local pool.

* Go "glamping"- ie. if you have a backyard, head outdoors for a night under the stars.If you don't like sleeping outside, you could always head indoors.

*Get some fro yo or ice cream.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Xoxo,

The Moody Mamas

TGI( almost) Friday!!

Are you keeping your baby's gender a secret until you have a big family and friends reveal? Here are some fun ways to make finding out a celebration!

* Do like the Duggars- famed family of the TLC show "19 and Counting" celebrated with a gender cake. Keep the ultrasound a secret and have the results sent to a bakery. Ask the bakery to color the inside of the cake either pink or blue until you cut the cake open. If you are having more than one baby, order another cake or two.

*If you want to make it a big shin-dig. Go all out. Get a pink and blue banner and serve pink and blue themed foods. Grab some clothespins and some pink and blue ribbons to tie onto all of your guests so that everyone can have a chance to make a guess before the big reveal. Make a notecard with a pink heart if it is a girl or a blue heart if it is a boy. (taken from www.manamanifesto.com)

*Ask your friends to come wearing pink or blue depending on what they think you are having and have a low key party. You can serve anything from pizza to just desserts.

Do you have some creative ideas that you would like to share? We would love to hear from you!

Have a great day!!

xoxo,

The Moody Mamas