A big thank you to our friends at Bay State Parent magazine for running this article about Perfecting Expecting!

Here at PE, we are always on the lookout for unique, one-of-a-kind baby clothing and that’s exactly what we found at My Little Pakora. Based here in Belmont, MA, owner Sonia Gupta has created an adorable line of South Asian inspired, organic baby clothing and accessories. Wondering what a little pakora is? A pakora is a South Asian appetizer, similar to a vegetable fritter or tempura; Sonia uses this as a term of endearment for her daughter. Inspired by traditions of her Indian heritage and it’s similarities to the principles of organic living, the playful designs of the clothing line are symbolic images in Indian or South Asian cultures, printed on 100% organic cotton. Some of the designs include animals and the matching Hindi name written underneath.

My Little Pakora is a PE favorite for so many reasons; not only is it a local, mom-based business, but it also incorporates organic living and cultural education….all bundled up in high quality, incredibly soft and gorgeous baby clothing.

From our family to yours….

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Introducing the newest member of the Perfecting Expecting family….

Evan Matthew Tisdale

Evan was born at 10:28 AM on December 12th. He weighed in at 8 lbs 4 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.  Congrats to Sandee and Matt – he is adorable!

We are always so excited when a baby planner gets some good press.  If nothing else, we know that this is a great way to spread the word about our industry and help expecting families explore this avenue if they need any assistance. 

Many of you have sent us links to the following article featured on MSNBC and we can’t thank you enough!  We are so proud of our friends mentioned in this piece, and we cheer them on for doing such awesome work…we love hearing about families who have been helped from our services! 

This holiday season, Room to Grow has partnered with RunMyErrand.com. During this hectic time of year, RunMyErrand gives you the gift of time by having trusted neighborhood runners do your shopping, shipping and running around. Post your to-do’s now so you can spend your time doing the things that bring you joy.  
For every errand run this holiday season, RunMyErrand will make a donation to Room to Grow. And, RunMyErrand is offering our friends their first errand free* with the use of promo code HOLIDAYGROW. Visit www.runmyerrand.com for all the details.

Today, Stork Craft recalled 2.1 million cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between January 1993 and October 2009.  The reason for the recall is a problem with the drop side installation and hardware which has caused drop side detachments and infant entrapments.  Stork Craft is distributing a free repair kit which will convert the side to a fixed-side crib. For more information about the recall, please see the Stork Craft or U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission websites.

Okay ladies, it’s time for another fabulous night out…..but this time we’re heading into the city!  Mommies Who Shop is hosting yet another incredible evening of shopping, sipping wine, spa treatments and quality time with friends, but this time there will also be a spectacular view of the Boston Harbor.  AND, in addition to our original favorites, there will be 15 new designers at this event - you know what that means, even more shopping to enjoy!  Here are the details:

Where: The Lighthouse Ballroom at The Seaport Hotel

1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA

When: November 19th, 2009 6-10pm

Tickets can be purchased at the Mommies Who Shop website for $20 advance or $30 at the door. The first 200 advance tickets purchased will ensure that you receive a loaded goodie bag.

Get your tickets soon…..we’re sure they’ll disappear quickly! See you there!

This newest PE pick is one of those brilliant products that will make you stop and wonder “why didn’t I think of this?” Any mom of a spitting, drooling baby will tell you that it is nearly impossible to keep your nice shirts clean and stain free; well, M is for Mommy founder, Emily Daigle, has come up with a fantastic solution for this ~ the skyoozmee burpee!

A uniquely designed burp cloth, the skyoozmee burpee covers the front and back of your shirt as well as both shoulders simultaneously (can you say perfect for moms of twins?!). A Velcro closure in the front helps to keep the burpee in place as you shift baby from one shoulder to the other. The burpees are made with two layers of flannel material that not only function to keep drool or spit up from seeping through but come in adorable patterns and colors too (we particularly love munchkin and sweet pea). Since the drool does not end here, Emily continued the concept of wider coverage with her line of skyoozmee bibs for baby…..now several outfits can be spared a drooly disaster!

M is for Mommy donates a portion of all proceeds to the Boston Children’s Hospital and the American Heart Association.  See the skyoozmee website to order yours.

Ever wonder why you should hire a baby planner to help you?  Read our answer in the Expectant Mother’s Guide to Boston.