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.
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Modern Mom - Lillian
A high-tech CFO from Northern California and mom of two adorable sons.

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Modern Mom – Hilary
A San Francisco based art consultant and busy mom of two little boys.
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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.
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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!).

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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.
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Modern Mom - Charity
Super chic Austin based mom juggling twins and her thriving career.

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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.

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Modern Mom - Christine
A Brooklyn based full time mom and super blogger.

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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.

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Modern Mom - Elaine
A busy physician and mom of two (and my freshman roommate from college!).

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Modern Mom – Alisa
Me! Carl’s mom & founder of Sweet Peas & Stilettos.
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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.
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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.
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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).
Below you will find quick links to more great resources on Sweet Peas & Stilettos:
*Baby* Modern Mom Favorites – Mom Blogs & Books – Eco Friendly Diapers – Designer Nursery - Baby & Birth Announcements – Car Seats – Strollers & Carriers – Designer Clothes & Shoes – Nursing – Meal Time – Natural Soaps & Bubble Bath – Toys & Books – Baby Planners, Nannies & Sleep Consultants – Baby Proofing – Sell or Trade Baby Gear – Celebrity Moms & Babies – Pregnancy & Maternity Gear
*Family* iPhone Apps for Moms – Mommy Calling Cards – Kids Birthday Party Invites - Photos & Albums – Safety – Your Child’s Education – Green Living – Etiquette - Caregiving – Health – Money – Pets -Family Cars – Mommy Day Planners & Agendas – Personal Assistants – Stationery
*Your Nest* Art - Eco-Consultants – Green Cleaning - Home Décor – Custom Closets – Household Help – Interior Decorating Books
*Food* Chocolate – Family Cookbooks – Grocery Delivery – Veggie Delivery – Meal Delivery & Personal Chefs – Organic Baby Food – Foodie Websites – Cupcakes
*Travel* Family Travel Ideas & Inspiration – Travel Planning & Booking – Home Rentals & House Swapping – Luggage – Family Air Travel Rules & Tips – Private Planes & Concierge – Business Travel Tips – Luxury Spas & Mommy Getaways
*Work* Best Companies for Women – Networking & Calling Cards – Job Search -Start Your Own Company – Executive MBA Programs for Women – Cute Bags for Work – Websites, Books & Blogs for Working Moms
*Give* Get Inspired to Give Back -Donate Shoes to Charity – Education- Donate Breast Milk – Children’s Health & Well Being – Donate Baby Gear – Human Rights, Advocacy & Financial Empowerment - Homeless Mothers & Children – Women’s Health – Shop for a Good Cause
*Girl Stuff* Designer Handbags – Designer Shoes – Jewelry – Flowers – Fragrance – Denim – Beauty, Makeup & Spa – The Mall – Best Designer Deals -Fashionista – Gossip – Connect – Diet & Fitness – Magazines – Books
*Sole Searching* My Collection of Shoe Shopping Adventures & Tales












