Archive for December, 2011
17 Things No One Told You…
This year, iVillage published the piece, “Wish We’d Known: 17 Things No One Told You About Having Twins” in their ‘Pregnancy & Parenting’ section. It’s a great quick-read on some interesting and funny twin topics every parent should know: from debunking those myths that you really do need two of everything, to getting retail discounts [...]
Identical Twins Not-So Identical
We are loving the January 2012 issue of National Geographic. Peter Miller’s “A Thing or Two About Twins” details how identical twins can differ in many ways even though the share the same DNA. Most striking about the article are the powerful side-by-side portraits of identical twins. The pictures are a highly effective way to show the slight [...]
The Likelihood of Twins?
When it comes to pregnancy, there’s an entire list of questions just waiting to be asked. And if twins or multiples run in your family lineage, or you think you might be susceptible to conceiving more than one child, your question may be, “what is my likelihood of having twins?” According to Babycenter.com, about one [...]
Great Mommy Reads
As the holidays approach, there’s no greater gift an expecting mommy-to-be can get than a handful of useful tips to guide her through a multiples pregnancy. Created to educate from the time you find out you’re pregnant, all the way through to toddler years and beyond, these books are great resources when seeking advice on [...]
Twin Lingo
Ever wonder what your twins are talking about when you hear all that babbling? Here, two twin convos that have us laughing out loud! These little ones know exactly what the other is thinking…
Twin Tuesday: Holiday Crafts for Multiples, Special Edition
In Part 2 of our Twin Tuesday posts for this week, we are sharing some holiday craft ideas that you and your multiples can enjoy creating together, while making your home more festive and cozy! Homemade crafts are a memorable and personal gift anyone in your family will appreciate. In a world where digital media [...]
Twin Tuesday: Crafty Gifts for Multiples
In our ongoing exploration of toys for twins, we thought we’d look at some more creative gift options. What’s great about a creative gift is that each twin can express themselves individually, while still playing with their siblings together. These are great social skills to instill in your multiples at a young age, and being [...]
Twin Accessories: Baubles to Love
Last week we spoke a bit on twin fashion. This week, we’re highlighting twin accessories in all sorts of fun ways. Nothing says “I love my little one” like a monogrammed charm or sentimental pair of studs. This charm from Paco Designs is perfect for mom’s — you can list the names of your babes [...]
Dressing Up the Little Ones
Buying clothes and putting our tots in adorable outfits will never go out of fashion, and having twins is a perfect excuse for purchasing double the inventory. We’ve rounded up a few retail hot-spots that offer the style and comfort your babies need — with a little spunk to match.
Twin Tuesday: Eco-friendly Toys for Multiples
It might be old news by now, but eco-friendly toys have become more and more popular each year as optimal gifts for kids. Now more than ever, it seems companies are reinventing their mission statement, and focusing more on producing quality products that have benefits in the long run. We all know that this year’s [...]
