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IG PICKS: PARENTING EDITION
Nursery decor, a babysitting network, and tips for those new to child rearing Plus: Handmedowns.com’s celebrity charity auctions
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MiGi:
MiGi is a lifestyle company that focuses on making the most out of everyday life to accessibly create a comfortable, inviting and warm home that embraces one's personal style. A perfect marriage of whimsy and sophistication, we are currently mad for MiGi's latest collections for the nursery, Alphabet and Blossom. Alphabet's classic animal ABCs motif is bright with polka dots, while Blossom's Asian-inspired bird and tree prints are sweet without being saccharine.
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Sittercity:
Parents everywhere know the frustration of having big plans and then having to cancel because of a flaky sitter. Instead of calling your parents for a last minute favor, check out America's largest and most most-trusted care giving network, Sittercity. With over 1 million caregiver profiles online nationwide, ranging from babysitters and nannies to pet sitters, senior companions and housekeepers, the site has hundreds to thousands of caregivers in every geographic area. In addition to a comprehensive search feature, the site offers a forum for subscribers to post jobs so they can find the perfect match. Even better, parents can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in good hands, as the site offers over 42 different pieces of information in sitter profiles, including background checks, references, parent feedback, pictures, videos, contact information and more. With memberships starting at only $7.99 a month, this site is a no-brainer for those of you who said this was the year you were going to get out more often.
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The Cradle:
The latest destination for new or expecting parents, The Cradle is a social community featuring original, expert-approved content, with special tools and sections for dads-to-be, friends and family, and celebrity pop culture. More advanced than typical parenting portals, The Cradle also offers individual web page creation, photo galleries, blogs, links to baby gift registries, and more. Reducing the stress of finding resources and information for those unfamiliar with the complicated world of child rearing, this is where those who need to know can connect with those in the know.
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And by the way: Check out a new feature on Handmedowns.com: a monthly auction of celebrity hand-me-downs to raise money for charity. This month's offers items from Gwen Stefani's brood...check it out! Cool stuff for a good cause.
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