Nanny to Mommy

I have loved creating these lists through the years. Products have changed so much since my babies were little. Today, I wanted to introduce you to some brands that I have fallen in love with over the years and a few new ones too that I recently came across, but all that would make PERFECT gift ideas for expectant parents. I know times are look a little different right now and I personally think drive by baby showers are a great idea, but just because things are a little different right now, don't put your life or family on hold. Enjoy the journey!

Some products were received for consideration.

I know so many people who are pregnant this year or who have babies already that I thought I would put together a little guide to help anyone who is wondering what to get as a gift for baby's first Christmas. This was such a fun guide to put together since I have so much more experience with baby products than I use to. Plus I still love all the new products that make having a baby way easier than when my kiddos were babies.

My daughter's first Christmas, she was only a few weeks old. Everyone wanted us to travel that year, but it also happened to snow so that was a no-go. My favorite gift she received was a personalized 1st Christmas ornament. My son's 1st Christmas, he was nine months old. My favorite gift that he received was seriously clothes and diapers. Here are some other gifts ideas that personally would have loved to have received for my little ones:

Easter is right around the corner. How do you celebrate? We believe in the Easter bunny and I love giving my kids baskets. They have personalized ones that they set out the night before. We also get together with all of my combined family and have a huge Easter egg hunt.

We love to read a book I have explaining the importance of the holiday as well. Everyone brings a dish and we have a wonderful lunch too. I love how it has grown. It started out as me just wanting to make sure that I have a special holiday for my mom and now it has grown to so much family getting together and celebrating. Since Easter is so close, I have compiled a list of great gift ideas to fill the kiddos' Easter baskets!

Some items were received complimentary for consideration. All opinions are my own.

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Stocking Stuffer ideas has always been the hardest for me. This year I worked really hard on making sure that I found some great ideas by scouring all of my resources just so you can have some perfect stocking stuffer ideas for kids, teens, and in betweens.

It's the time of year when you are running from even to event with your little ones in tow. You want them to look cute, but they want to be comfortable. And who can blame them?

I received free products in order to host the Bright Starts sponsored Play Date. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Baby and toddler play dates are so much fun. Not only do the little ones get to play together, but the moms get some socialization too. ;) I had the opportunity to host a Bright Starts Little League of Laughers play date for my children and their little friends. Bright Starts, a toy brand committed to smiles, giggles and happy babies, provided me with these fun toys below for our play date.

These products are featured in our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

I love Zubels. They have a ton of quality, knit products that would make great gifts. Zubels has an awesome selection of holiday and Christmas items. They have Santa, snowmen, and reindeer sweaters that are 100% cotton, handmade knit. Plus handmade knit dolls and hats to match! They also have new holiday hand rattles and dimples that make great stocking stuffers or to tie on to a gift.