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Throwing a baby shower can get expensive ridiculously fast. Between the food, decorations, invitations, games, favors, and gifts, it's easy to spend way more than you planned. The good news is that you absolutely do not need a huge budget to throw a baby shower that feels special. With a little planning (and knowing where it's actually worth spending your money), you can put together a really cute shower without spending a fortune. Whether you're planning for a friend, sister, daughter, or someone else you love, here are some of my favorite ways to throw a baby shower on a budget without making it look like you threw a baby shower on a budget. 1. Choose a Budget-Friendly Location One of the easiest ways to blow your baby shower budget is paying for a venue. Before you book one, think about the free or inexpensive spaces you already have available. We ended up having my baby shower at my sister's townhouse, which gave us a cozy space without adding a venu...

Hey, courageous readers! If you're not afraid of a little real talk, buckle up because we're diving into the untold truths of childbirth. Warning: it's not your average bedtime story. So, if you're faint of heart, consider this your exit pass. Expect the Unexpected Blood Show: Everyone skirts around it, but let’s lay it out there – there will be blood. Not just any blood, but clots. Think fruit-sized. Lemons, limes, kiwis – you get the idea. It might look like your insides are staging a grand escape, but fear not. It’s normal. Consider yourself forewarned. U nleash the Uncontrollable: Brace yourself for a symphony of bodily mayhem. Puking? Check. Teeth chattering? Double-check. Alternating between freezing and burning up? Absolutely. Post-birth contractions that rival the ones before? You bet. The birthing journey kicks off with surprises; I found myself introducing my newborn to the world with a side of nausea. Talk about a memorable entrance! Hospital Stay Rea...

A few days ago, I told you guys about a couple of kid-friendly day trips in and around the Central Kentucky area. If you didn't get a chance to check out that post, you can see it here. Well, after looking around researching destinations for that post, I realized that there were tons of places that we have never been, and tons of places that I was leaving out! I just had to follow up with another post with more kid friendly trips in Central Kentucky.  Our family has been to a few of these places, but not in the last few years. We really just haven't had the extra money to do much fun stuff. Hopefully soon we will be back on track and be able to take the boys to a few of these places!  I have come up with a few little "mini trips" that I would like to take this year, and I will share them with you guys!   My first little "mini trip" would be in Louisville. It's not too far away to drive with two screaming kids, and there is en...

Shew, I thought I would never get this post up!  Our Baby Shower Bash was a HUGE success, and so was our baby shower!  Mommy-To-Be had a great time, and everyone loved all of our decorations, and all of the gifts from our wonderful sponsors!  Baby Shower Duck Punch... easiest thing you'll ever make! Sprite, Hawaiian Punch, Scoops Of Ice Cream, Ducks!  I have been trying to get these pictures up forever, so I can share them with you guys!!  A big thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors! We couldn't have done it without you, and Mommy To Be was very happy with all of her extra special gifts!

I know these are super late, but I just wanted to share a few pictures from our trip to the Pumpkin Patch last weekend.  It was a great time, the first time we have had time or money to go on a family outing, all of us together in months, and I for once felt great! It was a good day!  My Sweet Baby Bean The Best Of Friends. Sometimes. My Two Loves. Such a Happy Beanie. He's All Grown Up. Mommy's Little Pumpkin Paintball. His Favorite Part Of The Day By Far. Impossible to Get a Good Picture. One of very few pictures of me and my love <3

Our next Baby Shower Bash sponsor is a wonderful book called Super Baby Food! This book is pretty much the Bible of Baby Food! It contains everything you need to know about feeding your baby. This book is a must-have for new parents, as it discusses what, when, and how much to feed your baby and toddler. It also has tons of info on making your own baby food, which is great!  Ruth Yaron is the author of Super Baby Food. In 1985, her twin boys were born ten weeks early and very sick. This is what prompted her to take control of their nutrition and learn everything she could about infant and pediatric nutrition. This is where the idea for the Super Baby Food book came about, so that she could share these wonderful things that she had learn with other moms!  I know that the Super Baby Food Book will come in especially handy for Crystal and baby Sadie! It covers the importance of mealtimes and also has a month by month guide to introducing new foods. It also has a guide that t...

I am so excited to share the next Baby Shower sponsor with you guys!  Diaper Cakes By Wendy makes some of the most awesome custom baby shower gifts and favors I have ever seen!  I will without a doubt say that our wonderful gifts from Wendy were the hit of the baby shower!  Wendy's products are all handmade in her own home in South Carolina! They are made with love, and with top quality baby products! All of Wendy's products ship for free in the USA!  She makes all kinds of great products in addition to diaper cakes!  This, my friends, is a Diaper Baby. Isn't it the cutest? Diaper Babies are made from approx 40 Luvs Size 1 diapers, a baby gown or footed sleeper, a baby hat, and a pacifier. Isn't it adorable? This is a great baby shower centerpiece and definitely a hit!  This is a diaper carriage! How sweet is it? This is made with about 25 size 1 Luvs diapers, a baby washcloth, and is adorned with beautiful ribbons and favors. You can choose a boy...

Our Baby Shower Bash has been one big party, and what's a party without balloons, right? That is where our next sponsor comes in!  Balloon Time is the maker of those great at-home helium balloon kits you may have seen at birthday parties or showers you have been to. . Balloon Time makes several different helium balloon kits, and they are all awesome!  We got to try the 30 Latex Balloon Kit from Balloon Time. It included one helium tank, 30 assorted 9" latex balloons (we didn't use these, since we had our own baby shower balloons), and a spool of ribbon.  Balloon Time Kits are so easy to use! Check out this simple video:  Balloon Time also has some awesome accessory packs! I wish I could have found these in my local store, they are adorable! The Create-A-Party Balloon Packs come in several different themes, including Luau, Baby Shower, Birthday and Wedding Shower and include a variety of themed foil, shaped and latex balloons.  I was so excited to be a...