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Wondering what to get the mom in your life for Mother's Day? It might be easier than you think! I asked real moms to tell me what they *REALLY* wanted for Mother's Day. The responses are sweet, simple, and have very little to do with extravagant gifting. Click through to learn what moms really want and get inspired to pamper the mom you know and love this coming Mother's Day! By Becka Robinson

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Playdates: Laissez-Faire Or Organized Fun?Playdates or "mom dates" as I call them become part of our weekly or even daily routine once we have kids. We want them to interact with others after spending every breathing moment on or next to you. Besides, we need some time too - to get out, share a cuppa with a fellow mama and swap spit up stories and indulge in actual adult conversations.

You might meet at the park to let the kids go wild, brave a group of kids at your own place or you meet at a local kid friendly café (I haven't come across too many in the US, but in London my local Starbucks had a play area and they even made babyccinos). You catch my drift. But then you realize that just letting the kids sit next to each other isn't enough and you take your playdates to a whole new level. You send out Evites, you require RSVPs, you buy snacks and drinks and have an agenda, you may even ask for a donation. I've experienced it all as the playdate guest - I call it it the ULTIMATE PLAYDATE.

I prefer the "laissez-faire"

You've probably seen these whimsical zig-zag patterns: they're everywhere right now! From the soft pastels of spring to the bright hues of summer, chevron patterns are zig-zagging their way into many a nursery. Here are 16 chic chevron nursery ideas to transform your baby's room into a modern, design-forward space! By Keiko Zoll

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Is there anything better than a mom? Now that I have two children of my own, I feel more grateful than ever for my own mother. I spent some time recently looking through the pictures we've taken of our girls and I noticed how rarely I appear in them - I'm almost always the one behind the camera! I need to be better about making sure other people snap pictures of me with my children, since I love looking at the photos I do have of me interacting with them. These quotes about motherhood, some funny, some sweet, really summed up all the different kinds of love I have for my sweet little daughters: By Janssen Bradshaw

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My friend Nikki is the most inspiring mom I know. She is always doing really fun and creative things for her son, Cam. She constantly inspires me to be a better mom myself. Earlier this year she started a "Gratitude Board" for her son and has been documenting it online and I've just loved the idea. I asked her if she'd mind me sharing it, because it is so brilliant, and she said yes. Click through to learn, in Nikki's words, all about her gratitude project! By Becka Robinson

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Planning an upcoming party for your expecting friend? Make sure you check out this adorable Hot Air Balloon baby shower. When I saw it on Fabric Paper Glue, I knew I had to share it with you here. Mandy put together the sweetest celebration for her soon-to-be-mama friend. Everything was done with such detail - from the invites and decor to the gifts and food. You will love it! By Lacy Stroessner

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10 Benefits And Techniques for Massaging Your BabyOne thing is for sure, I can't stop holding, cuddling and kissing my newborn! My sweet girl will be three months this week and she is all giggles and smiles. I make sure to spend quality time with her, especially when M is busy playing and there is less chance of him being jealous. After her morning, bath time is especially my favorite because she is warm, smells divine and it's the perfect time to give her a massage!

When M was born, my doctor suggested I take him to a baby massage class. I just stared at her blankly - I didn't know there were classes for that. However, I did end up going and aside from learning the benefits of massaging your baby I also made some great mama friends!

Massaging your baby is great way to bond, it soothes them and the fact is they need and love to be caressed. Most of it is instinctual, so just go with the flow! I use Aveeno Baby Lotion or my own homemade lotion but in the classes we also used olive oil (a bit too messy for me!)

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Second Time Mommy"I got this" I kept saying to myself when nearing my due date with my second baby.

I already knew about all the sleep I wouldn't get, the poopy diapers I would have to battle, the loud late night crying I would have to endure and the day-to-day hardships of managing the home and taking care of a newborn. Except this time, there was a 4-year-old added to the mix - and THAT scared me. How would I manage it all?

Naturally it was tough in the beginning and I'm still finding my way, but what surprised me most of all is that despite knowing what was coming, I had actually forgotten what being a mommy of a newborn was really like. Oh my my - what a shock to the system!

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Here are few things that had slipped my mind:

• Babies are small - very small.
• Babies have a kung fu grip - hair must be pulled back and forget wearing any jewelry.
• You and the baby smell musty and milky - all of the time.
• They cry. Loudly.
• They want