Modern Mom Favorites. One of the first things every pregnant woman does is ask her girlfriends for advice and tips on what she needs to buy for her baby. I’ve asked a number of modern moms to share their must have items with all of you, and to tell you ‘why’ they love these products and services so much. Click on the names below to find out what great recommendations these women have to share.
Best Gifts for Moms
Are you shopping for a new mom or mom-to-be and you don’t know where to start? Check out this large array of products that these modern moms have selected as their favorites. These are some great gifts that any mom would love to have.
Modern Mom - Lillian
A high-tech CFO from Northern California and mom of two adorable sons.
Modern Mom – Hilary
A San Francisco based art consultant and busy mom of two little boys.
Modern Mom - Kelly
The most glamorous mom I know. Kelly is a marketing guru based on Austin, Texas and a new mom to a very well dressed baby girl.
Modern Mom - Gaby
A mom of two girls and owner and owner and executive chef of a Southern California based catering company (she has cooked for lots of very famous people!).
Modern Mom - Diane
A Google Product Manager who juggles life with her son and daughter (and husband too) on top of her busy work schedule.
Modern Mom - Charity
Super chic Austin based mom juggling twins and her thriving career.
Modern Mom – Lisette
Director of Production at babyGap (she’s been working with Stella McCartney – how cool is that!?!) and a very creative and stylish mom of two.
Modern Mom - Christine
A Brooklyn based full time mom and super blogger.
Modern Mom - Joy
A Palo Alto based product and furniture designer taking a break from her design work to be a full time mom to her son and daughter. She lives in a museum (or close to it) and has miraculously managed to keep dirty handprints off her spotless white walls.
Modern Mom - Elaine
A busy physician and mom of two (and my freshman roommate from college!).
Modern Mom – Alisa
Me! Carl’s mom & founder of Sweet Peas & Stilettos.
Modern Mom - Liz
A full time mom and amazing seamstress (with a phenomenal shoe collection!) from Fairfax, CA. I have known Liz since I was 4 years old.
Modern Mom - Kimberly
This super busy and active mom of 3 lives with her family outside of Chicago in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. Kimberly loves yoga and pilates. She also knows a lot about, and is a great advocate for, many healthy living topics including nutrition, “green” awareness and allergy awareness.
Modern Mom – Julie
A mom who left corporate America to spend more time with her 3 kids and to launch her own company (in her spare time).
Modern Mom Erin
A jet-setting attorney who is enjoying her first few months of being a new mom.
Things for Mothers
Why do we need so many things as moms? As soon as I found out I was pregnant my house started to fill up with all sorts of random things that the mothers I knew insisted that I needed. With your first child it is easy to get carried away – I am certainly guilty of that! In the end, the only thing a mother needs is an open heart to love her baby (and yes, some diapers too!).
Below you will find quick links to more great resources on Sweet Peas & Stilettos:
*Store* Shop the NEW Sweet Peas & Stilettos Baby Store
*Baby* Modern Mom Favorites – Baby Shower Invitations & Activity Ideas - Mom Blogs & Books – Eco-Friendly Diapers - Best Diaper Bags – Designer Nursery Furniture & Bedding – Baby & Birth Announcements – Strollers – Baby Slings & Carriers – Car Seats – Designer Baby & Kids Clothes & Shoes – Nursing – Natural Soaps & Bath Time – Toys – Children’s Books – Baby Planners – Nanny Agencies – Infant Sleep Consultants – Baby Nurse - Baby Proofing – Sell or Trade Baby Gear – Celebrity Moms – Pregnancy & Maternity - Pregnancy Book & Journals – Designer Maternity Clothes – Pregnancy Websites & Blogs
*Family* Mommy Day Planners & Family Organizers - iPhone & iPad Apps for Moms – Graduation Announcements - Holiday Cards 2011 - Mommy Business Cards – Kids Birthday Party Invites – Photos & Albums – Safety – Education – Green Living – Etiquette – Caregiving - Family Health – Money – Pets – Personal Assistants – Modern Personalized Stationery – Costumes & Dress-Up - Family Cars - College Prep – Family Resource Center
*Your Nest* Art – Eco-Consultants – Green Cleaning – Modern Home Goods – Custom Closets – Household Help – Interior Decorating Books - Moving Announcements - Bunk Beds
*Food* Cupcakes - Chocolate – Family Cookbooks – Grocery Delivery – Veggie Delivery – Meal Delivery & Personal Chefs – Organic Baby Food – Foodie Websites – Meal Time for Babies & Toddlers - Cute Lunch Boxes
*Travel* Luxury Spas & Mommy Getaways - Family Travel Ideas & Inspiration – Travel Planning & Booking – Home Rentals & House Swapping – Luggage – Family Air Travel Rules & Tips – Private Planes & Concierge – Business Travel Tips
*Work* Cute Laptop Bags for Work – Websites, Books & Blogs for Working Moms - Cute Business Card Holders – Designer iPad Cases – Designer iPhone Cases – Best Companies for Women – Networking & Calling Cards – Job Search – Start Your Own Company - Tips – Start Your Own Company – Resources – Executive MBA Programs for Women
*Give* Get Inspired to Give Back – Shop for a Good Cause - Donate Shoes to Charity – Donate Baby Items – Education – Donate Breast Milk – Children’s Health & Well Being – Human Rights, Advocacy & Financial Empowerment – Homeless Mothers & Children – Women’s Health
*Girl Stuff* Wedding Invitations - Designer Handbags – Designer Shoes – Jewelry – Royal Wedding – Wedding Save the Date Cards – Flowers – Fragrance – Denim – Beauty, Makeup & Spa – The Mall – Best Designer Deals – Fashionista – Gossip – Connect – Diet & Fitness – Magazines – Books
*Sole Searching* Alisa’s Collection of Shoe Shopping Stories
