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I'm one of those moms that keeps every single piece of memorabilia from their baby's 'firsts.' Their first lock of hair, first foot print, first hand print - I've kept them all (someday my kids will be happy I saved all this stuff, I swear!). The easiest way to do it is with a baby book, which generally have custom pages for each milestone or memory to help you stay organized. Luckily are a ton of different options available so you can be sure you'll find one to represent your baby's personality. Here are 8 unique, gender-neutral baby books to get you started. - By Nadia Carriere

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Choosing a color for your baby nursery walls is an important first step and it can be a difficult decision for expectant parents. According to Barbara Richardson, Director of Color Marketing at Glidden, "We should remember that the wall color sets the stage for the room. It gives us a canvas to personalize as much or as little as we'd like in the rest of the space. It's the main ingredient and we still need to add seasonings of fabric and accessories to create the entire masterpiece of a space in which our little ones will grow, learn and blossom." Here Richardson shares the top 10 colors for your nursery room walls -- and the best ways to combine them. - By Michelle Horton

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After being a mom of boys for five years, welcoming a baby girl into the world was a big change for me. My house was suddenly flooded with pink, I couldn't go anywhere without people saying, "You got your girl," and I was able to discover the different (not bettor or worse -- just different) bond that exists between a mother and her daughter. Of course, parenting a baby girl after two boys brought along a ton of surprises -- she was so different from her brothers in so many ways! Now that she's 16 months old, she's still surprising me! Here are 7 things to expect when you have a baby girl. - By Amy Heinz

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How to take care of yourself postpartumIt's hard to believe that just 3 weeks ago I was wondering when I would go into labor and eagerly awaiting the birth of my son. And now, I have a 3 week old baby boy! This is my third time around, and it has truly been the best postpartum experience I've had so far, and I couldn't feel more thankful and grateful for a smooth transition thus far. While some may say it's been all luck, I would like to think I've had some part in helping me and my family achieve as peaceful and restful postpartum experience as possible. Hopefully you can learn from the mistakes I've made in the past and have an amazing postpartum experience right from the get-go. Here are 5 things I'm doing differently this time around.

Then: I never took that age-old advice of "sleep when baby sleeps" to heart. I always said, at the next nap I'll get some rest, let me just get one more thing done right now.

Now: I take every opportunity I can to rest, even if it just means a 15 minute cat nap on the couch. I preferably

I fell in love with the idea of having a baby boy long before I had one. But that doesn't mean that being a mom to boys has always been easy for me -- a lot fo their instincts and interests are totally different from the ones I had as a child, so I have had to adjust my expectations on many occasions. Life with my boys, who are now 3 and 6, is definitely an adventure -- one that is constantly surprising me even though I'm a seasond veteran. Here are 8 things you can expect as a mom of boys. - By Amy Heinz

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Let's face it: pregnancy is tough. There are times that you wonder things like, why is it called morning sickness when it is ALL THE TIME? Or when that pregnancy "glow" everyone compliments you on is just sweat. Or when you feel the complete opposite of beautiful; more like a stuffed turkey with no energy to do anything and a mood no one should have to deal with. Luckily, there's one thing that will cheer up pretty much any pregnant woman -- presents! They help us get through all of the tough times, help make us feel attractive again and can lift us out of a funk. From a former preggo who knows, here are the 7 best gifts to give a pregnant woman. - By Selena Burgess

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There is something about a baby's nursery that is just…special. For some reason it seems to be the room in most families' homes that is the most complete and cozy. In addition to filling this room with lovely furniture and decor, I find that quotes add an extra something special. Beautiful words, framed and carefully placed, feel like a way of bringing your hopes and dreams for your little one into the room. And when it comes to finding inspiring quotes for your baby's room, you needn't look any further than Winnie the Pooh. Every quote is simple, yet playful and full of wisdom and encouragement. Here are 7 Winnie the Pooh-inspired prints that would be perfect for a baby's nursery! - By Lauren Hartmann

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I'm not going to lie: one of my favorite things about having kids was decorating their rooms. There are just so many fun themes, bright colors, and whimsical ideas out there when it comes to kid's rooms. And with so many good deals and easy, DIY tutorials online, it's actually really easy to decorate a kids room on a budget these days! Case in point: art for the walls. No need to commission a fancy painting from a well-known artist -- here are 7 fun prints for under $25 to decorate your child's room. - By Becka Robinson

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