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Funktion Mommassentials: Baby Stuff, Your Style {Review}

by Kate on May 08, 2013 | No Comments

Without question our lives change after baby (understatement of the year), but our sense of - and commitment to - style doesn't need to. Funktion Mommassentials is a line of accessories created to allow mom to carry a bag designed for her and not for baby. The collection provides all the f...
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A Parent’s Worst Nightmare: My Baby’s Medical Emergency in a Foreign Country

by Kate on May 02, 2013 | 36 comments

I've thought quite a bit about if and how to share the story of Max's accident and the subsequent trip to the hospital here on The Shopping Mama. It was an extremely upsetting and stressful experience for our entire family and I still have a pit in my stomach when I think about it. While i...
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2 Red Hens Studio: Stylish Products for On the Go {Review & Giveaway}

by Kate on Apr 01, 2013 | 53 comments

Lori Holliday started 2 Red Hens Studio in 2004 to create a chic and functional diaper bag. 2 Red Hens has since expanded to offer a collection of products inspired by a vintage look for modern mamas. When designing products, Lori seamlessly marries her experience working as an engineer wi...
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Chicco NextFit Convertible Car Seat

by Kate on Mar 25, 2013 | 20 comments

In 2007 when my first son was 53 weeks old, my son moved to a convertible car seat. He was forward facing. In 2009, we turned my daughter's car seat forward facing when she was 14 months old. When you know better, you do better. - Maya Angelou I know better now. I know it is far ...
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7 Great Travel Beds for Babies & Kids

by Kate on Mar 21, 2013 | 18 comments

It's the understatement of the year to say "travel with kids requires a lot of stuff." Heh. But, as we all know, having the right gear can make a trip go more smoothly. One thing we can't skip or skimp on is a great travel bed for your child. Nothing can make a trip go downhill more quickl...
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A Day in the Life with STOKKE Xplory {Video}

by Kate on Mar 19, 2013 | 13 comments

I'm really excited to share this fun video my family made about a day in our life with the STOKKE Xplory stroller. I hope it gives you a little glimpse into how we use the stroller. An added bonus? A peek at our village in Germany. Enjoy! A Day in the Life with the STOKKE Xplory Vide...
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STOKKE Xplory Stroller & PramPack Transport Bag {Giveaway}

by Kate on Mar 15, 2013 | 311 comments

We are thrilled to partner with STOKKE to offer this AMAZING giveaway to stroll and go in style. One lucky mama will win the brilliant STOKKE Xplory Stroller and a PramPack Transport Bag. STOKKE Xplory Stroller The Xplory Stroller is flexible. It is functional. And it is fun. Dubbed "...
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6 Chic Cosmetic Cases

by Kate on Mar 11, 2013 | 14 comments

If you're anything like me, your diaper bag is not your own. I mean, it's yours, you carry it day after day. But, it is full of their things with precious little space for your things. Well, mamas, we've rounded up 6 chic cosmetic cases so you can reclaim some space in your bag. A great ...
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