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#TBT: 21 Celebrities on their Baby Shower day

Posted on August 29, 2014

Forgive us for being offline for a major part of the day today. We hit 7 million page views for some odd reason and the server crashed! Lessons learned. We’re back up…but absent fresh content.

Good thing today is Throwback Thursday! Enjoy this post from 2012 featuring 21 celebrities on their respective Baby Shower day:

Unforgettable star Daya Vaidya shared a photo of the scrumptious BakedByMelissa cupcakes she received during her baby shower this past spring May 20. Vaidya and her hubby are expecting identical twin boys to join their family which already includes their adorable daughter, Leela.

These days it is not uncommon to have brands present and sponsor celebrities’ baby showers and gift them with many items from their lines.

Here are other celebs on their baby shower days through the years as featured in People’s CelebrityBabies pages and other sources. Too cute!

Adrienne Bosh, wife of NBA’s Chris Bosh, baby shower in March 2012

Without a Trace‘s Roselyn Sanchez last December 2011

Molly Sims shared on her website this spring

Angie Everhart in 2009 which currently pregnant Melissa Joan Hart attended

Heroes‘ Ali Larter in 2010

Melanie Brown‘s 2007 shower with 1st child with hubby Stephen Belafonte

Gabrielle Beauvais-Nilon‘s 2007 shower when carrying her twin boys

Erica Campbell‘s 2011 shower when she was carrying daughter Zaya

Tracy Mourning, wife of NBA’s Alonzo Mourning’s 2009 baby shower

Ugly Betty star Ana Ortiz for her first daughter in 2009

Tori Spelling for her first kid in 2007

Laura Govan, then fiance of NBA Wizard’s Gilbert Arenas in 2009

Jillian Barberie for her son Rocco in 2009 at the Montage in Beverly Hills

Scrubs star Judy Reyes

The Practice Marla Sokoloff in 2011

Tia Mowry‘s in West Hollywood in 2010 attended by currently pregnant twin Tamera Mowry

Rita Rock’s Nicole Sullivan for her 2nd child in 2009

Kimora Lee Simmons and hubby Djimon Hounsou shower for baby Kenzo in 2009

Nicole Richie when pregnant with daughter Harlow in 2007

Kim Porter when pregnant with Diddy’s Twins in 2007

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Back-to-School Checklist: 5 things you need to Do Soon!

Posted on August 26, 2014

As summer winds to a close, parents are scrambling to get school supplies, do last minute shopping and scheduling hair appointments and hair cuts for their little ones. But there are other tasks that are less tangible but are key to a successful school here.

Here is a list of things to get set, regulated or purchased before or during the first few days of the new school year.

1. Whip Your Immune System into Shape Schools are hot beds for illness- especially during the first few days of the school-year. Make sure your children are current on all their important vaccinations to protect them as flu season begins.

Do it the natural way: Eat foods high in vitamin C. According to Dr. DeSilva, of Amazon Origins, “foods high in Vitamin C provide help the body produce Collagen, which promotes the body’s natural healing process.”

– Foods with the highest Vitamin C levels? Camu Camu berries, Red/Green peppers, and Guavas.

2. Visit the Eye Doctor According to Vision Council of America, “One in four American children has an uncorrected vision issue.. [and] more than 10 million children suffer from vision problems that may cause them to fail in school.”

With statistics like these, it’s important to visit an eye doctor, so that problems with you and your children’s vision can be detected in its early stages. Ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler also adds, “It’s important to correct these issues, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, before they create more serious complications such as difficulty learning or the development of recurrent headaches.”

3. Update Emergency and Medical contact Information

In the event of an emergency, finding necessary contact information could be the difference between a small problem and a huge disaster. Here is a free template.

4. Retrain Your Sleep Cycle Make waking up early for school a little less dreadful by training your body to wake up at the time you’re supposed to. While you may still need the boost of an alarm clock, not taking naps throughout the day, avoiding nightlights, and even trying melatonin (consult with your doctor) can help you get, and stick to your school sleep schedule.

5. Get Organized Getting organized ahead of time can save you time, but it can also save you money and potential stressful situations. Anticipate things you will need ahead of time. Things like outfits, lunches, and school/office can all be prepared the night before you need them, leaving you with significantly less stress in the morning.

Good luck!

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2014 Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Celebrity Moms glam it up

Posted on August 26, 2014

The stars were out last night at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

We were on the look out for some of the celebrity moms and moms-to-be that we’ve featured on the blog before and certainly they did not disappoint:

Kerry Washington rocked an orange Prada dress with intricate crystals embroidered within with matching Prada clutch and fab Fred Leighton jewels. Washington, who had her first child earlier this year, was nominated for an Outstanding actress award for her role on ABC‘s Scandal.

Giuliana Rancic went old Hollywood glam in this stately crimson Gustavo Cadile dress, worn with Christian Louboutin heels and Forevermark diamonds jewels.

Gwen Stefani did not walk the red carpet, still was shimmering in the halls in a silver Atelier Versace Fall 2014 top and long skirt with metallic ornaments at the neckline. Very rock and roll and futuristic, yes?

Nashville star and mom-to-be Hayden Panettiere was radiant and glowing in a floor length Lorena Sarbu gown from her Fall 2014 collection, accented with Fred Leighton earrings and a dainty diamond bracelet, set off with nude make up and a diamond encrusted headband. Gorgeous!

Halle Berry also skipped the early arrivals red carpet even though she presented the last award for the night. She looked stunning as usual in this high-slit flowing feminine Elie Saab gown, posing in the press toom. Very nice!

Love Love Brazillian model Camila Alves in my fave North African designer Zuhair Murad gown from his 2014 Resort collection. Beautiful with this white Aldo clutch and a pair of Brian Atwood ‘Hamper’ heels to finish off the perfect look. Her Oscar-winning hubby Matthew McConaughey was a top nominee last night for his role in HBO’s True Detective.

Saucy! Is one word to describe Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara who stunned in a body hugging Roberto Cavalli dress, while dripping in Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Fab! Her show tied Fraisier with its 5 consecutive comedy show Emmy wins.

Pleasantly surprised to see Heidi Klum tame her usual over-the-topness this year as she graced the red carpet in Zac Posen resort 2015 dress, accessorized with a Jimmy Choo ‘Tube’ clutch with matching Jimmy Choo ‘Xenia’ sandals and and accented with delicate Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Love the deep waves. The Project Runway creator did well tonight.

Claire Danes went for the pop of color in Givenchy from the designer’s Fall 2014 collection. She wore Lorraine Schwartz pieces to complete the look. Very pretty and feminine. The star is a multi-Emmy winner for her role on Showtime’s Homeland and was nominated last night as well.

Hardly recognized this super svelte Julianna Margulies in this sleek Narcisco Rodgriguez gown and leather clutch. We heard FD Gallery set her up with a 13.26 carat old mine cut diamond earrings and a 7 carat rose cut Hemmerle ring. Wowza! Love the up swept do and the black headband. Simple. Classic. Margulies won last night the Outstanding Actress award for her role on the hit NBC drama The Good Wife. Congrats!

How cute was Julia Roberts in a playful and youthful Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture mini dress with its bold beading and sexy plunging neckline? Roberts won big tonight, having many nominations and an Emmy for her role in The Normal Heart. Loving the peep-toe pumps by Christian Louboutin. She accented the look with Irene Neuwirth jewels. Winning!

Nominated for her role in Return to Zero Lifetime mini-series, Minnie Driver was outfitted in the designs of another bumpwatch alum Marchesa. Very cute look pulled off with Stuart Weitzman shoes, Fred Leighton jewels and a Rauwolf clutch. Loved her since Good Will Hunting!

Padma Lakshmi was fierce in a Ralph Rucci couture gown. The Top Chef award-winning show host donned a pair of classic Manolo Blahnik heels and also went with Fred Leighton ring and earrings, and a Judith Leiber bag. Marvelous!

One of our original features on celeb moms of twins included this gorgeous woman Angela Bassett, nominated for her Outstanding actress for her role on the mini-series American Horror Story was fab in this Grecian wrap Elisabetta Franchi dress, accented with an Oroton”Freize” clutch.

These moms were really bringing the sexy tonight!

photo: Getty

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Milla Jovovich’s 2nd pregnancy delays final Resident Evil movie

Posted on August 18, 2014

So this makes That makes TWO “Milas” originally from the Ukraine having a baby! Mila Kunis and now Milla Jovovich!

Great news for model-turned actress Milla Jovovich but sad for fans of Resident Evil movie franchise!

Jovovich, who plays the film’s protagonist Alice, told her Facebook fans today that she and her producer/director husband Paul W S Anderson are expecting their second child and have decided to put the movie on hold.

Here is the full message:

Happy Monday everyone! This was originally going to be a post to tell you how excited I am about flying to Cape Town to begin working on Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. But… My husband Paul and I just discovered that we are expecting another baby!!!

So after a lot of discussion, we thought it would be in everyone’s best interest to wait till the baby is born before we set out to try and tackle an RE movie. Between the stunt work and what will become my ever-expanding belly, we didn’t think pregnancy and zombie killing are the best combo! Lol! I imagine the only thing I’ll be killing in the near future is an endless supply of cupcakes. Yikes…

In all seriousness though, we want to make the best movie possible and that would be extremely difficult, to say the least, in my present condition.

I would like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has been working so hard on the movie in South Africa already and we are so looking forward to working with you all next summer. And when we arrive, it will hopefully be with the newest member of our little family!

YAY!
Thanks so much for understanding! All the best!

Congrats. The couple, who have been married since 2009, have a 6 year old daughter, Ever Gabo Andersons

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Eco Friday: 10 Ways to have a Greener School Year

Posted on August 15, 2014

This year, why not encourage your kids’ school to go greener. Here are some tips from a past blog post on how to do that:

Swap it out. Hold a clothing and school gear swap party with other families in the neighborhood. It’s a great way for the kids to get “new” clothes and backpacks without hurting the planet, plus it saves money. Another great tip was to visit trading sites like ThredUP.com to swap clothes your kids no longer wear for newer duds.
Throw a closet-cleaning party. Clean out closets before going shopping to see what fits, what can be repurposed or what can be donated. Make it a fun activity for the whole family to do together–turn on some music, serve some snacks and have a fashion show!
Put a new twist on something old. Pull out your sewing machine, material stockpile and accessories to re-invent hand-me-downs. It’s a fun and creative activity for the family, saves money and encourages the kids to enjoy recycled clothing.
Extend the life of your crayons. Take crayons from the previous school year, melt them and pour them into molds to create different shaped crayons. Once cooled, you have cool “new” crayons.
Save on textbooks and conserve paper. Buy used text books from students who were previously in your kids’ grades. College students can use textbook renting sites such as Chegg.com, which even plants a tree for each book rented. And if you buy a textbook on Amazon.com, you can sell them back for gift cards to use towards next year’s books!
Plan a supply hunt. Organize a pen, pencil and notebook scavenger hunt around the house–you’d be amazed what you can find in drawers and bags. It’s a fun rainy day project for kids, and a great way to reuse the supplies you’ve already bought.
Give supplies a facelift. You can add some flair to old school supplies that are still useable. Fill an old binder with un-used pages from cast-off notebooks, recover them with sturdy fabric and then break open the craft drawer and let your kids go wild! Last year’s binder becomes a work of art.
Make it a game. Each morning, get out the stopwatch and have everyone race through the house to ensure all lights are off and appliances and electronics are unplugged. This helps save energy, and reduces your electricity bill and burns off excess energy!
Paint the classroom green. Encourage your child’s school administrators to have recycle bins in the schoolyard, classroom and hallways so kids develop the habit early. If your school doesn’t have recycling, bring in your own bins and set up a collection schedule with other parents! If your town is a Recyclebank community, families can take turns collecting bins and share the coupons with the classroom. Many towns supply recycling bins to residents, but if yours doesn’t places like Home Depot and Target sell them.
Form a club. If you have junior high or high school aged kids, ask your school if you can form a “Green Club.” Members can serve as green ambassadors in their respective classrooms, and help raise awareness and implement school-wide eco-friendly actions.

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REVIEW: House of Botori diaper bags are stylish and functional

Posted on August 14, 2014

If you are in the market for a chic, super cute diaper bag in a reasonable price point, we recommend checking out House of Botori.

We sampled the Ginika Tote in a Swirl Tangerine pattern and found it extremely roomy, stylish and functional. There were numerous pouches and compartments for keeping organized various items in your bag.

The bag comes with a pouch for baby food jar so it doesn’t shatter and is kept safe while traveling. It has a matching diaper bag and was very lightweight which is VERY important because after you add diapers, change of clothes, bottles and other “must have” diaper bag essentials, that bag can get quite heavy.

And the other good thing is the bags are also Eco-Friendly and are made of PVC-free materials.

The entire collection sells from between $59 to $99 and can be found at www.HouseOfBotori.com!

Or you can get it at Amazon.com!

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7 Tips for Helping You Go Back to School After having a Baby

Posted on August 8, 2014

You don’t have to let the fact that you had a baby before or in the middle of college deter you from returning or starting. Despite all the obstacles and challenges associated with returning to school after a baby, if you put in a plan, you certainly can do it and findAnanny.com wants you to use these beneficial suggestions to get it done.

Build a Support System – The most important thing for a student mom to have in place is a strong and reliable support system. Not only will you need help with childcare and managing the needs of your new baby while keeping up with your studies, you’ll also need a shoulder or two you can cry on when things get difficult. Finishing school as a parent will be a challenge, and having a few people in your corner can make all the difference.
Create a Routine That Works For Your Family – There is no hard-and-fast rule about how you have to structure your household routine, especially when your little one is still an infant. Find a schedule that works for you and build around it. If online classes are more conducive to learning and completing assignments than a traditional classroom setting, that’s the best solution for you. On the other hand, getting out of the house and interacting with your classmates may help you manage the demands of parenthood more easily. Whatever works for you is the best solution, regardless of how well it would work for someone else.
Set Realistic Goals -You may have planned to take on a full course load before your pregnancy, but that may not be realistic after the birth of a child. Rather than setting goals that aren’t feasible and being disappointed when they prove to be a bit more than you’re ready to handle, take your time and make a plan that you can actually adhere to. Celebrate each milestone along the way and stay focused on each smaller goal as they approach.
Work Out a Reasonable Timeline– Finishing school on the standard time table may be out of the cards for you as a new mom, and that’s okay. The goal is to finish, so take the time to figure out when you can realistically complete your studies. You may have to shoulder a lighter burden in terms of classes and finish later than some of your peers, but you’ll still leave with a diploma, which is better than trying to take on too much only to end up burned out and frustrated enough to quit school altogether. You may also have ideas of returning to school days after the birth of your child, however, that may not be possible. Finding the right time to return to school after you recover from delivery and have bonded with your new baby may be a bit more complicated than simply returning as soon as you’re discharged from the hospital.
Find a Caregiver You Trust – Your child will have to be cared for while you’re at school since you won’t be able to take her to class with you. To make the transition into school after becoming a new parent, you’ll need to make sure that you’ve found a childcare provider you absolutely trust and have no qualms about leaving her with. If you’re distracted and worried about your child’s safety while you’re in class, your academic performance probably won’t reflect your actual abilities.
Prepare for a Bit of Separation Anxiety -Regardless of how excited you are to get back into school after your maternity leave ends, you will feel at least a little bit of separation anxiety until you adjust to the idea of no longer spending the entirety of each day with the fascinating little person you’ve created. If you’re prepared for the stress of leaving your child in someone else’s care and understand that it’s just temporary, it can lessen the sting and help to make that pain a bit more manageable.
Don’t Be Scared to Adjust Your Schedule – As a new mom and a student, your schedule may have to be adjusted a few times until you find the one that works for you. Making adjustments is not the same as admitting defeat, so don’t be afraid to finagle things until you find the methods that work best for you and your new family.

Good luck to you all!

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Exercising in the Summer: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat

Posted on August 5, 2014

By Joanna Murphy, Running Coach with CoachUp

With the weather trending on the warmer side, you might find that your workouts are beginning to be a little harder to get through. In fact, anyone exercising in the heat runs the risk of experiencing heat stroke, caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures.

Luckily, there are a few tricks to help you beat the heat so you don’t have to miss an opportunity to get your workout in.

1. Plain H20 isn’t enough

Hotter temps mean you’re going to be sweating more. Sweating more means expelling precious minerals, namely sodium and potassium. When this happens, drinking water isn’t enough. Drink a sports drink that also contains carbohydrates like Gatorade 1-2 hours before you head out the door. If it’s a shorter run, a cross-training session or a dance class, add a low-calorie electrolyte mix like Nuun or Ignite Naturals Refresh to your water. This way you aren’t cancelling out the calories you drink with what you burn during your workout.

2. Exercise at the coolest time

It’s a no brainer that the hottest part of the day is the afternoon. If you’re going to exercise in the heat, get outside during the morning before 10 A.M. or in the evening after 6 P.M. If there’s no way to avoid a mid-day walk or jog, then try to find a shaded path or trail. If you’re body is particularly sensitive, then just head straight to an air-conditioned gym. Exercising should be enjoyable and not stressful. When it comes to extreme conditions, listen to your body and take the proper precautions to protect it.

3. Layer on the sunscreen.

Sunburns still energy from your body. Make sure to thoroughly apply sunscreen before you head out the door to ensure that your muscles are doing the work, not your skin. Go the extra mile and throw on a visor or hat to protect your face.

4. Throw on some shades

Squinting and contracting the muscles of your face can actually take a lot of energy. Wear sunglasses to prevent squinting and the distraction of having impaired vision. You’ll be more comfortable during those miles or minutes if you don’t have your face scrunched up the entire time.

5. Cool your pulse points

Your pulse points are locations where your blood vessels are close to the skin. Placing a cold compress on your neck, temples and wrists can help to cool the temperature of the blood nearest the skin, which circulates cooler blood throughout the body, lowering the body temperature. If you’re going to be working out in the heat, chill out with a cold, wet towel around your neck and wrists before heading out the door. If you’re doing interval work, hill repeats, or an activity that provides breaks, bring a frozen bottle of water with you and splash cold water on your pulse points during your rest periods to keep your temperature from rising with the effort.

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Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums and their spouses who were Sex Addicts

Posted on August 5, 2014

The American Association for Family and Marriage estimate that between 12 and 14 million Americans have a sex addiction.

Some of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch and adoptive moms have been on the other end of the addiction, married to men who claimed an insatiable appetite or obsession with sex ruined their relationships.

Most recently, Tori Spelling’s dilemma with her sex addicted husband Dean McDermott has been playing itself out on a Lifetime television reality series. Others like Tea Leoni who was married to addict David Duchovny; Katherine Zeta Jones, married to former sex-addict Michael Douglass and Angelina Jolie, whose ex Billy Bob Thornton, admitted to be an addict, have kept it out of the limelight.

Some, like Sandra Bullock, couldn’t help it but the media made her hubby Jessie James’ sex-addicted cheating ways very public and tabloid fodder. Halle Berry‘s ex husband Eric Benet was widely reported to be an addict too. Benet later retracted the claim. Similarly, Tiger Woods also claimed an addiction for the reason he cheated on his wife and even went to rehab for it.

Charlie Sheen is infamously linked to admittedly cheating on his exes including Denise Richards, partially because of a sex addiction.

Kanye West has admitted to being a sex addict and says it is was fuels his success. Wonder how Kim Kardashian, the mom of his daughter Nori, is coping.

While the condition is a legitimate ailment, it is often questioned and presumed to be an excuse for a guy who cannot or will not stay faithful.

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10 celebrities who enjoyed sponsored baby showers

Posted on August 4, 2014

Danielle Jonas and her husband Kevin celebrated a baby shower thrown by Fit Pregnancy magazine. The couple were featured in the magazine’s latest issue. This was their second baby shower. Earlier last month, the stars of Married to Jonas shared the bounty of presents they scored at an initial baby shower thrown by family and friends.

It is not uncommon for moms and dads-to-be to receive multiple baby showers. Often times, a family member or close friend will host one for close ties, the workplace will throw a work shower and if there is family in a remote location, there will be a shower thrown there so those back home can also celebrate and shower the new parents.

For celebrities, often times brands and media organizations will also host a shower as the case with the Jonases. Below are pics from other brand-hosted showers thrown for celebrity moms-to-be:

Burt’s Bees was among the sponsors of Kourtney Kardashian’s baby shower when she was pregnant with daughter Penelope.

Le Bebe CoCo was among Kristin Cavallari‘s baby shower sponsors

And also Holly Madison‘s who donated her gifts to the charity Baby2Baby.

Target hosted Beverley Mitchell’s baby shower.

The Sopranos Jamie Lyn-Sigler donated some of her baby shower finds to the Baby Buggy charity.

Several liquor companies provided the libations for cocktails served up at Love and Hip Hop’s Yandy Smith‘s baby shower.

Jaime King enjoyed some fab brand goodies at her shower.

Ecoya‘s Sweet Pea & Jasmine home fragrance collection, a pink Quinny Buzz Special Edition stroller, a mamaRoo baby swing, a pink Hoppop Bath tub, a pink Little Giraffe Luxe Blanket, a Timi and Leslie diaper bag and a 5 ft. custom-made giraffe by Melissa and Doug all contributed to Victoria Beckham‘s baby shower.

Belly Bandit sponsored Jewel’s baby shower.

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