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Bird

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 316 5th Avenue, New York, US Website: shopbird.com Phone: 718.768.4940 Considered one of Brooklyn’s first fashion destinations, Bird was voted Best Classic Women’s Boutique by New York Magazine in 2008. With three locations around Brooklyn, this boutique has everything you could possibly want: A.P.C., Alexander Wang, Thakoon, and so many more. Robin Renzi loves the “selection …

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DIY Shoe Ideas That’ll Have Your Kiddos Walking On Air

Your kid loves arts and crafts, you love shoes. Why not bring your two favorite things together with a fun DIY decorating project that your little one will remember for months to come? (Particularly since she’s rocking the finished product on her feet.) Pass your love of fashion onto your progeny by putting a plain pair of white …

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4 Tips For Finding a Photographer That’s Right for Your Family

Finding a family portrait photographer sounds easy enough, but it can become a daunting task. Photographers, much like families, come in different styles, sizes, and personalities. Great family lensmen require a certain intimacy and openness from both the family and the person behind the camera. If you want to walk away with images you will cherish …

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Another Effect of the Recession: More Aggressive Parenting?

The recession may have had an impact on more than just our budgets. New research finds that during tough economic times, some moms are more aggressive in their parenting—and a gene may partly be to blame. According to the paper, part of a long-time study of about 5,000 families and published in PNAS, a science journal, some moms …

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Organic Beauty Products Should Be On Your List of Pregnancy Essentials

Most expectant moms know that whatever they put into their bodies will directly affect their unborn child, but that goes a lot further than opting for kale chips over Cheetos. It’s important to also take a hard and careful look at our beauty, bath and skincare products when we’re curating our pregnancy essentials. Ingredients commonly found …

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Beyoncé Shows Off Her Easy Short Hairstyle & Inspires Moms To Chop It All Off!

Beyoncé set the internet on fire last night when she debuted pictures of her new pixie ‘do on Instagram. Mrs. Carter cut her famous locks (those same locks that got caught in a fan, which might be why she chopped off her hair?) in favor of an easy short hairstyle. Blue Ivy’s mama isn’t the first celebrity mom to eschew high-maintenance …

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Five Inspiring Ideas for Personalized Baby Gifts—And Where to Buy Them!

There’s nothing better than to give a custom, one-of-a-kind gift. Personalized baby gifts are timeless and will be cherished forever. I love receiving personalized gifts, but also love to send them out to my mom friends for their new babies. Click through the slideshow above for some of my favorite picks! Luxury, fashion, and lifestyle expert Lara …

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6 Things To Check Off Your To-Do List Before Baby Arrives

  Having a baby is a life-changing event, especially if you aren’t familiar with these tiny creatures. My husband and I were clueless about all aspects of babies: feeding, burping, and even changing a diaper. I had a mild phobia of babies after being told by a friend several years ago that I wasn’t holding her …

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Yura on Madison

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1292 Madison Avenue, New York , US Website: www.yuraonmadison.com Phone: 212 860 1707 Proprietor and chef Yura Mohr opened this niché café on the Upper East Side to cater to businesspeople and busy moms on the go. The menu offers a refreshing selection of quick bites from sandwiches to salads and conveniently boxed lunches, …

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