Our mission was clear and simple—find the best-fitting, figure-flattering maternity jeans out there, and round them up in one fabulous guide for our readers.

Whether you’re short or tall, petite or full-figured, a big spender or a thrifty chick, we’ve found the maternity jeans you’ll love so much, you’ll be wearing them day after day throughout those glorious nine months—and then some.

Click here to read our guide >>>

Your little Valentine will most likely be content with a simple hug on February 14th, but we know how hard it is to resist showering your baby with a little more. So we’ve rounded up the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts that will make your baby (and you!) giggle with glee.

Editor’s Pick for Baby Boys: Kee-Ka ‘Lovebug’ Organic Bodysuit Outfit. What’s not to love about this ‘Lovebug’ gift set? Besides being adorable and easy to wear, it’s also made from 100% certified organic cotton and comes packaged in an eco-friendly gift box. ‘Lovebug’ Organic Hooded Towel and Washcloth Set also available.

Editor’s Pick for Baby Girls: Metallic Mary Janes from Sweet Shoes ($28): Start baby’s love affair with shoes early on with these tiny Metallic Mary Janes from Sweet Shoes. The gorgeous metallic red channels Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and the skid-resistant soles make it easy for baby to walk to her next adventure. Machine-washable to boot.

Read here and fall in love with our favorite Valentine’s Day outfits, accessories, toys and books for Baby’s First Valentine.

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Worried about losing your photos and videos because you don’t have a backup plan? Here’s an easy one for you. Plus, accessories that play up your eyes and tips for turning up the heat in your relationship.

Boston Mamas: Backup for Dummies Safeguard your work and precious digital family photos and videos with the amazingly easy to use Clickfree backup device.

One Chic Mama: The Eyes Have It Choose accessories that play up your eyes to create a beautiful look and make your face light up!

How To Be a Foxy Mom. Feeling sexy is mostly a state of mind. Here are a few quick tips for turning the heat back up!

MomFinds: Win a $100 Shopping Spree for Holiday Cards at Minted.com Don’t wait until the last minute to get those holiday cards made. In fact, get them done early (and for free!) with this week’s prize courtesy of Minted.com, a fantastic site loaded with gorgeous, customizable greeting cards.

TheBump.com introduces new badges just for you! Personalize your message board posts, blogs, or web pages with our Bump badges.

What: Slatkin & Co. Ceramic Pumpkin Figural Candle

Why: Brace yourselves for pumpkin pie season is here. If you want to enjoy the soothing aroma that only pumpkin pie can bring, without all the calories, light up a Slatkin & Co. candle. The Ceramic Pumpkin Figural Candle smells so good—with a blend of fresh pumpkin, ground cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla cream—you’ll want to scoop it up and eat it. Really, it smells that good.

It’s an easy, affordable way to celebrate fall and makes for a festive hostess gift. And once the candle burns out, you can replace it with another.

Price: on sale for $9.25

Find it: bathandbodyworks.com

Tip: Not a fan of pumpkin pie? They also have divine candles with scents of cinnamon, caramel, nutmeg, apple and pear.

Go environmental, keep up with vaccines and look stylish while preggo with these tips of the week.

Boston Mamas: Stand Tall & Green. Got chemicals? Check out these tips to take charge of your family’s environmental health.

Stay Up to Date With Baby’s Vaccinations! The Bump keeps you on track for well-baby visits with its new vaccination checklist.

One Chic Mama – Go Through Pregnancy in Style. Belly Bundles offers stylish maternity clothing on consignment, at a fraction of the cost!

MomFinds: Win a Dante Beatrix Stroller Tote Luxe. Win a fabulous diaper bag that combines attitude with all of the practical features busy moms need to get through a day out with baby.

We Covet: GIVEAWAY of the Week: Mod Pet Prints We Covet. Win an adorably stylish fine art print from Mod Dog!

What: Warmbat Sheepskin Boots

Why: It’s all about boots this season. If you’re looking for something comfortable, chic and eco-friendly, you must get a pair of Warmbat sheepskin boots. They may look like your regular sheepskin booties, but they’re so much more—for less.

Tanned with a chrome-free tanning agent that is recyclable and biodegradable, Warmbat eliminates all potentially harmful chemicals to the environment, so you end up with stylish boots that look great and feel good on your feet, and you’ll have an extra bounce in your step knowing that they’re good for the earth.

Not sure which style to try? Start off with the Gecko Grip Short Boot for all your fall adventures. The rubber soles will get you through any terrain AND you can get them for under $50. A true steal!

Price: $47.99

Find it: amazon.com

I’m about 14 weeks along with pregnancy #2, and I’m just looking forward to that glorious day when this morning/all-day/worst-at-night sickness finally passes. Oh please don’t let me be one of those unfortunate women who have it throughout the entire pregnancy.

Some days aren’t so bad, but there are times when I feel like I’ve just gotten off a nasty roller coaster…that I’ve ridden 10 times. I always have some crackers by my side, but when that’s not enough, or when I’m just sick of them, I’ve got a few other tricks up my sleeve. If you’re on the same nauseating boat as me, give these three products a shot.

Psi Bands ($14.99): My go-to, drug-free solution that really works. As soon as I get that special feeling, I slap these babies around my wrists. What looks like a cute watch band is actually an FDA-approved acupressure wristband. I wear them as needed, and when I’m feeling especially nauseous, I just turn a dial that increases the pressure. Not so nauseous, I turn the dial the other way.

Whether I have morning sickness or motion sickness, ginger ale works. But after comparing the ingredients of my ginger ale brand…the one named after our neighbors up north…with Oh Mama! Ginger Ale Elixir ($7), I’ve converted. Oh Mama! is made with real ginger, has no preservatives, is fortified with folic acid, has less sugar AND has less calories. It tastes just as good, and I love the pink and blue cans. It’s Mommy’s special juice that no one else in the house can drink.

I’m not the biggest fan of hard candy, but when they actually help relieve morning sickness, are organic and made of natural ingredients and they taste good, I’m sold. I keep a couple of Three Lollies Organic Preggie Pop Drops ($5.99) in my bag and a few stashed away in my car for those emergency moments. And the Green Apple flavor is simply delicious.

For this Friday’s round-up, we have three giveaways for you: a $75 Vincent Shoes gift certificate, a $100 shopping spree at Tea Collection and a $50 gift certificate from Tiny Prints. Good luck!

Boston Mamas: Win a $75 gift certificate to Vincent Shoes!
We love Vincent’s fall line up; stop by to enter to win a $75 gift certificate.

MomFinds: Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Tea Collection
Tea Collection’s Fall line-up is all about Norwegian-inspired looks. Tell us your favorite piece and you can win a $100 gift card.

One Chic Mama: Tiny Prints
Tiny Print has some of the best modern graphics available for online greeting cards, announcements and invitations. Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

Summer is on its way out, so it’s time for another season of stylish outfits for your little boys and girls. We’ve rounded up the latest Fall looks featuring cozy knits, classic corduroys and preppy plaids in rich palettes that match the changing colors of the season. And we’ve found them in different price points, ranging from budget-friendly to bank-busters, so there’s a little something for everyone.

Click here to read our guide >>>

Tip: Don’t forget to enter this week’s Win it Wednesday for a chance to win a $100 Shopping Spree at Tea Collection.

This week on the Clever Parents Friday Picks of the Week: back to school lunch tips to lure your child into healthy eating, back-to-school spending tips, Modern Moms Groups and more!

Boston Mamas: Lunch Lures
Check out these back to school lunch tips that no doubt will lure your child in to enjoy a healthy meal.

Modern Mom Groups Have Launched! Meet other moms at exclusive Moms Night Out events, play dates and more.

MomFinds: Win a $100 giggle Shopping Spree The first giggle giveaway was such a big hit, we decided to give our readers another chance to win big..$100 big.

Moms Buzz: Back to School Spending Tips Here are some tips to spend less when going out shopping for Back-to-School necessities so that you “hit the books and not your wallet.”

One Chic Mama: Pumping Made Easy August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and we bring you two great solutions to make it a little easier.

Learn how to throw an Explorer Party this week from Boston Mamas, plus giveaways galore on this week’s Clever Parents Blog Roundup.

Boston Mamas: Fun & Simple Explorer Party. Got curious kids? Check out this how-to on throwing a fun and simple Explorer Party.

One Chic Mama: Go Green, Go Gorgeous. Elwood makes chic yet comfortable and casual clothing from organic and renewable resources. Enter to win a Simone hooded Poncho!

MomFinds: Two Readers Will Win a Pair of Robeez Baby Shoes. Baby will be marching—er, crawling—to the beat of his or her own drum in these comfy, stay-put shoes from Robeez. Just tell us what size you want, and these rock ‘n roll shoes can be yours!

Moms Buzz: Bone Comic Book Giveaway (Kids Pack). Start the new school year with brand new stories to read to your children. In the Bone Comic Book Giveaway, there are 5 prizes of the comic book BONES! The grand winner gets a pack of Bone comic books #1-3 plus other goodies, and the other 4 winners get one book, the “Out from Boneville.”

Check out a natural craft dough that you don’t have to make yourself, plus giveaways for children’s books, a Cabana Life shopping spree and a personalized charm necklace.

Eco-Dough: Looking for a natural craft dough, but don’t have the time to make it from scratch? Then check out the fabulous eco-dough (also available gluten, soy, or dairy free) by green art supplier Eco-Kids.

Classy Mommy: Little Scholastic Giveaway: Win Little Scholastics Summer Goodie Bag full of 5 Books!

MomFinds: Win a $100 Cabana Life Shopping Spree: Be stylish and sun smart with Cabana Life’s sun protective clothing line.

The Nest Baby: Personalized Charm Necklace Giveaway: We’re giving away a one-of-a-kind Lisa Leonard charm neckalce, personalized with your loved ones’ names. Just give us your best summertime travel tip to enter!

Join A Modern Moms Group! Modern Moms Groups are launching across the country to offer women a community of like-minded moms offline. We hold regular Mom’s Night Outs, events + more.

This week on the Parent Blog Roundup, clever tips for coping with parent/child separation, the hilarious Jeannie Tate Show filmed in her minivan, Kimochi dolls and more!

Separation is never easy; here are tips from Boston Mamas – for both the parent who is leaving and the one who is staying – for coping with separation.

Catch Jeannie Tate’s Show from her minivan on Car & Caboodle.

On Coochicoos: Children psychologists love Kimochi dolls for helping children express their emotions.

Classy Mommy recognizes Jill, from Michigan, and mother of 4 , including a set of triplets under age 1, as the Big Give for Breast Cancer Winner.

Tell MomFinds how you’ll spend $100 at KoboldToys.com for a chance to win a $100 shopping spree.

One Chic Mama is giving away a Rakkiddo shoe rack for kids. Hurry – deadline is today!

Giveaways galore on this week’s Friday picks from around the web.

Boston Mamas: Win a Britax Convertible Car Seat! Does your kid need a cool new ride? Enter to win a Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat in the style of your choice!

Classy Mommy: Win $100 Gift Card to Toys R Us To celebrate VeggieTales:‘Lessons from the Sock Drawer’ DVD Release we’re giving away 1 Grand Prize of a $100 Toys R Us Gift Card so you can “Stock up on Summer Fun!” . 5 Runners Up will get a copy of the new Veggie Tales DVD titled “Lesson from the Sock Drawer”.

MomFinds: Win a Giant Gift Basket from Neat Solutions Always on-the-go? You’ll love this week’s goody basket filled to the brim with fun, practical baby products that are NEAT in every sense of the word.

One Chic Mama: You’re Jingling, Baby Hurry – enter to win a mother/daughter set of Cambodian jingle bells anklets from Baby Emi Jewelry. Deadline is midnight, tonight.

The Nest Baby: Book Club — Porn for New Moms We love this non-stop laugh fest. Pick up a copy and join our discussion now!

Suri’s Drinking Habits Becoming “Bottle-Gate”? Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter, Suri, was spotted sucking on a bottle in NYC earlier this week, spawning comments and criticism from various news outlets who say that at two years old, the tot should no longer be drinking from a bottle.

This week, the Clever Parents Blog Roundup is all about being green. Use these ten easy green tips from Boston Mamas to cultivate your family’s awareness about the earth and its limited resources. Take this green poll and tell the Moms Buzz what you do to stay green at home. Green your shopping with The Find Green, a search engine that One Chic Mama writes about this week. Then, win a free copy of The History Channel’s documentary on our climate crisis, “A Global Warning?”

Plus, a family of four makes it all work in a 640 square foot NYC apartment.

Giveaways:

The Nest Baby: Mother’s Day Gift Guide and Giveaway Mother’s Day is almost here, and we’re giving away some serious swag! Enter now to win personalized jewelry, gourmet dinners and tons more.

MomFinds: Win a Pair of See Kai Run Shoes for Baby Tell us your favorite shoe from See Kai Run’s Sping Collection for a chance to win one of two pairs!

What: Laundry Dropps

Why: If I count the number of laundry detergent bottles I go through each year, I’d probably have enough to fill a small landfill—something I’m not particularly proud of. Here’s an eco-friendly (and back-saving) solution—Dropps. One tiny dissolving pac contains enough detergent to wash a load of laundry, and it gets the job done nicely. No measuring, no messy spills, no guilt. Just good, clean fun. Yes, laundry can be fun.

Price: $6 for 20

Find it: dropps.com

Boston Mamas: Let Them Eat Cake! Thanks to Cherrybrook Kitchen baking mixes, kids and adults with allergies can happily indulge in treat time.

Classy Mommy: Interview with Dr. Bob Sears author of the Vaccine Book
Classy Mommy had a chance to do a Q&A chat with Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Vaccine Book. Read all about it here!

Healthy Bump: Bummis The Bummis complete diapering kit is a perfect start for new moms.

MomFinds: Win a Deluxe Learning Kit for Your Little Reader Teach your baby to read with over $120 worth of books, word cards and interactive DVDs from Your Baby Can Read.

Moms Buzz: Keep Your Husband in Style! Men’s Trend for Spring 2008 Fashion is also hot for men this Spring 2008. There is always something trendy for all men’s style. This Spring season, men’s trend is characterized by…find out!

One Chic Mama: Tangerine Dream With bold colors hot this season, citrus spiked hues add a dash of warmth and a burst of color.

The Nest Baby: Bump Contest Don’t forget to submit your belly pic to the bump contest! Then, browse and vote for your faves — winner gets a trip to Jamaica!

We Covet: Life Saver We Covet
The brilliant Shemergency Survival Kit has just about old thing you might need in a pinch

Moms Buzz: Teaching Kids How to Give Compliments This video that you will watch is about the importance of teaching kids how to give compliments. This may sound a bit strange at the beginning to you since it is one of the few people skills we do not usually emphasize on your kids because for some reason we do not expect kids to give compliments.

Boston Mamas: Seeing Green Thanks to some fabulous picks from See Kai Run’s spring line you’ll be seeing green in no time.

MomFinds: Win Two Fabulous Hip-Ts to Cover Your Assets Battle the bulge, smooth out muffin tops and cover up peek-a-boo undies with these ingenious fashion fixes.

One Chic Mama: Mommy-to-be chic Ann Taylor LOFT has added maternity clothing to their offerings, and we’re giving away a $100 gift certificate.

The Nest Baby: American Terry Giveaway
Give us your best bathtime tip to win a gift bucket from American Terry filled with a hooded towel, bubbles, toys and more!

This week the Parent Blog Roundup shares an article on fiscally responsible children from The Donald himself. Plus, the latest from Cabbage Patch Kids and the Cuddoozle Nursing Pillow reviewed, a Fleurville diaper bag and $100 giveaway, and an interactive Chinese gender chart – does it work for you?

Moms Buzz: “What You Owe to Your Kids” by Donald Trump Here is an interesting article Moms Buzz found in Trump University blog written by Donald Trump himself about “What You Owe to Your Kids.” In his article, the famous business whiz gives parents of older children an advice on how to make your children financially responsible, how to deal with financial setbacks and manage money.

Classy Mommy: Cabbage Patch Kids Fun to Feed Baby Talk about a blast from the past! How fun to see my little girl enjoying one of these dolls. Check out review here on the latest Cabbage Patch Doll.

One Chic Mama: Feed Your Baby in Cushy Comfort We review the Cuddoozle Nursing Pillow. It’s make from memory foam and has it’s own little sidekick pillow to offer extra support.

Boston Mamas: Chittypulga Goodies! There’s just a few days left to enter to win a Fleurville diaper bag PLUS a $100 gift certificate to fill up the Fleurville with fabulous finds from Chittypulga!

Healthy Bump: Win a Zoobie! Zoobie Pets are patented, award winnng, plush animals that turn into pillows and blankets. Enter now by visiting the Healthy Bump Blog.

MomFinds: Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Joggermom.com Need a new stroller? Enter this week’s giveaway by telling us how you’d spend the $100 if you won the prize.

The Nest Baby: Interactive Chinese Gender Chart Found in an ancient royal tomb near Beijing, this Chinese gender chart — now in flash and interactive — is said to be over 90% accurate. Skeptical? Try it out yourself and help us figure out just jow accurate it really is.

This Week’s Prize: $100 Shopping Spree at Joggermom.com

Why: Need a new stroller? Then you need to check out this week’s prize. One lucky reader will win a $100 shopping spree at Joggermom.com, a mom-run site that stocks everything from BOB, Baby Jogger, Valco Baby Strollers and much more. Unsure about which stroller best fits your family’s needs and lifestyle? Owner and mom to four (including triplets!) Kelly is always on hand to give stroller advice. And even if you already have a stroller, who says you can only have one? And you can never have enough stroller accessories when you’re out and about.

To enter, just tell us what you’d buy at Joggermom.com if you won the $100 gift card. Click here to see what they have in stock.

How to Enter the Contest:

1. You must be a subscriber to our newsletter to be eligible. Sign up here if you haven’t already done so.
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4. The contest starts now and entries must be date stamped by our server no later than Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 11:59 AM Eastern Time to be eligible.
5. One winner will be selected during a random drawing and will be notified via e-mail to receive the prize.
6. No prize substitutions.
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9. Void where prohibited.
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