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Steals and Deals: Small Shop Edition

Since Gugu Guru is founded by a mom, and the team is comprised of moms, we are a little more than obsessed with finding and featuring small shops founded by #mompreneurs. Today we have four fun shops to feature – check out each shop and use the exclusive discount codes below!

Seriously Happy Tees – you can find them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram

Seriously Happy Tees creates modern t-shirts, tanks, and accessories for the busy mamas who also loves to laugh (at themselves mostly). As founder Chelsea Millwood says, “Seriously Happy Tees was founded with the idea of focusing on what is important in life all while putting uplifting and encouraging words on tee for the world to see. As a wife and mother of 3, I completely understand life can get hectic and overwhelmingly stressful, but I hope my brand can make you laugh, think or to serve as a reminder to refocus on what makes you Seriously Happy.” Check out our favorite picks from Seriously Happy Tees and Gugu Guru readers can use code SUMMER for 20% off! Happy shopping!

You Do You Mama T-Shirt; Coffee, Pizza, Gilmore Girls T-Shirt; Life. Motherhood. Eyeliner. Everything. T-Shirt; Whatever, I’m Getting Tacos Tank (also comes as a shirt)

Little Faces Apparel – you can find them on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter

Little Faces Apparel has one goal in mind, to create a high standard for unique, handcrafted clothing and accessories for kids. Just because they’re kids doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish! Their clothing is designed to be comfortable and stylish while kids are out in the world doing what they do best — being kids! Plus, we’re big fans of their onesies and shirts for announcing a new baby or a gender reveal – we’ve featured them in a pregnancy announcement post! Looking to snag a perfect onesie for your gender reveal or pregnancy announcement? Maybe get a shirt for a new big sibling? Use code guguguru for 20% off! Check out some of our favorite onesies below.

It’s a Boy Bodysuit; Newbie Onesie; Little Little Baby Bodysuit; It’s a Girl Bodysuit

Mom Life Must Haves – you can find them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram

When it comes to Surviving Motherhood, often times it is the coffee, wine, and ice cream which get us through the day, and no one knows this better than Mom Life Must Haves! Founded by a mom of three boys, Mom Life Must Haves has a wide variety of fun Surviving Motherhood items, both for you, and they would make a perfect gift for a mom friend. As Gina, the founder says, “I have a love for the chaos that comes with motherhood, and I started Mom Life Must Haves out of that love. Why shouldn’t we embrace and celebrate how chaotic it is being a mother? I believe we should, and I also believe we should have one hell of a time while doing it!” We are huge fans of the products below – especially that mason jar, so cute! Want one for yourself? Use code GUGU for 15% off!

Surviving Motherhood, one sip at a time Mason Jar; Surviving Motherhood Stemless Wine Glass; Surviving Motherhood Travel Tumbler; Surviving Motherhood Wine Tumbler

Polka Dot Print Shop – you can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest

When it comes to remembering baby’s early days, everyone will tell you to write it down! Write all the memories down! Except, you often use scraps of paper and the back of menus, and forget where everything sweet you wrote ended up. Worry no longer, Polka Dot Print Shop has the cutest baby books for all of your sweet memories. Created by a busy mama of four, each page was carefully designed in such a way that you won’t need to devote hours upon hours of your precious time each month to filling it out. Pick it up when you have a spare moment and write down your memories. Quick, simple and to the point. These made in America books aren’t just for baby memories, they have Bump books, toddler books, school years, and even expansion packs. So smart! Plus, use GUGU15 for 15% off your order – these make a perfect baby shower gift.

Coral Polka Dot Baby Book; Blue Polka Dot Baby Book; Floral Baby Book

IKEA Kids Picks on Amazon

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We have some earth-shattering news for you all: Ikea is now on Amazon. What!? To be clear, not every (or even close to every) item from Ikea is on Amazon, but a lot of the smaller, easy-to-ship items are available on Amazon, and with Prime, it’s free shipping. And yes, this is amazing news all around, because while we love Ikea and their meatballs (and ice cream), it’s almost undeniable that an Ikea trip with a little one in tow is going to end in disaster (just ask our friend Jordan Reid about that one). So, cuddle up in your pajamas and start shopping at Ikea from the comfort of your own home. Here are some of our top picks you can order on Amazon right now!

CIRKUSTÄLT Children’s tent; IKEA Children’s Kids Table & 2 Chairs Set Furniture; Ikea MALA Easel; IKEA BEKVAM Wooden Utility Step; Flisat Children’s Book Display; Forsiktig Children’s Stool

The IKEA Poäng chair is a budget pick of ours for a comfortable chair for the nursery. It’s neutral in color (comes in a few colors), easy to match in any room of the house when you’re done with it in the nursery, and really good for a parent’s back as they rock and bounce a baby to sleep.

Need some IKEA inspo?

A great list from Amanda Macy Hall on IKEA budget finds for baby under $50
10 things your baby needs at IKEA from The Wise Baby
IKEA Montessori children’s finds from How We Montessori
Ramshackle Glam’s top 10 best IKEA finds

Steals and Deals: 4th of July Edition!

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We are SO excited about this EXCLUSIVE deal from QuickZip Sheets for Gugu Guru readers! QuickZip Sheets are having their annual clearance sale – everything in clearance is already 25% off – and…Gugu Guru readers will get a chance to shop the sale ONE DAY EARLY (today!) and using code GGSNEAKPEEK, you will get an extra 25% OFF – the deal is good on July 3rd (today) ONLY – so head to the sale collection and start shopping now – everything will sell out very fast!

Some other amazing deals today:

We are huge fans of the baby memories and milestones books from Polka Dot Print Shop – and they’re offering an EXCLUSIVE deal for Gugu Guru readers this week! Use coupon code GUGU20 for 20% off through 11:59PM CST on Wednesday.

baby mama sew shop makes amazingly gorgeous clutches, bags, keychains and more! They’re offering 20% off with code Happy20.

NappieSack is a minimalist must have item for us – and now you can get 30% off your order, with 50% off any monogram with code GG+NS.

It’s no secret that Lane Paper Works is our go-to for custom illustrations, and this week you can get 30% off custom work with code SUMMER! This is an amazing deal – get stocked up for the holidays!

Chrome Classic makes beyond beautiful clothing for toddlers, tweens, and mamas, too! Use code FIREWORKS for 25% off!

Bow and Anchor Co makes adorable bows for babies and girls (mamas, you can wear too!). Use code USA20 for 20% off!

Solchan Covers are multipurpose stretchy covers, for carseats, nursing, and more! Use code FIREWORK for 20% off.

Loving these boho inspired dresses from Viva la Jewels, and you can get 40% off with code WEEKEND40!

Maks Chic Design makes adorable toddler jewelry – use code HOLIDAY for 25% off!

Funky and Little make unique and adorable children’s clothing – use code Holiday for 20% off!

Deloom makes awesome clothes for mama, and even has curated boxes to help you! Use code 40OFF for 40% off summer items.

We are obsessed with the rompers (and other clothing) from Lot801 – use code RedWhiteBlue for 20% off site wide.

We think the birthstone jewelry from Cadorah is a great new mama gift! Use code USA20 for 20% off your order.

We’re big fans of Little Adi and their cute and edgy apparel – use code JULY2017 for 35% off the entire site (few exclusions). (valid until 7/5)

Your go-to shop for cute Mom Life Tees is Mom Life Must Haves! Use code FIREWORKS for 20% off.

Super low prices on these adorable little lady apparel from Matilda Jane Clothing at the Good Luck Trunk for Back to School!

If you’re looking for toys, check out The Lovebug Co – use code USA20 for 20% off!

We are huge fans of Bizy Belle’s blankets and snack bags – use code FLASH20 for 20% OFF plus their whole “ready to ship section” is up to 50% OFF (you can use 20% off in additional to sale prices).

We’ve written about White Loft Growth Charts a bunch, because every house needs one! 15% off with code USA15 Monday ONLY.

Birthday Gift Ideas for Parents with Uncommon Goods!

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We talk so much on Gugu Guru about gifts for baby, that we often overlook awesome gift ideas for parents! Whether it’s for a baby shower, push present, anniversary, or birthday, Uncommon Goods makes it easy for parents to buy each other unique and touching gifts with their one-stop-shop of curated fun finds! Here are some of our top picks for presents parents can get each other for their next special occasion or birthday.

For the full list of birthday gift ideas from Uncommon Goods, click here – and also gifts for her, and gifts for him.

Gifts for the Foodie Parent: Himalayan Salt BBQ Plank, Personalized Cutting Board, Uncommon Goods Online Cooking Class, Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden

Gifts for the Parent With a Sweet Tooth: Party Sprinkles; Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzels; Chocolate and Vanilla Cane Sugar; Planet Lollipops; Sweet Tooth Tea; New York Honey Whisky Truffles

Gifts for the Music Loving Parent: Pick Punch; Timber Drum; Vintage Bluetooth Speaker; Drumstick Pens; Pocketstrings Guitar

Gifts for the Literary Parent: Personalized Library Card Pillow (this is adorable!); Literary Scarves; Literary Glasses; Jane Austen Poster; Animals in Literature Poster

Swooning Over: Freshly Picked + Care Bears

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We love 80s Nostalgia over here at Gugu Guru, so we wanted to make sure you all pre-ordered your Freshly Picked + Care Bears moccasins! Could they be any cuter?

Click on each shoe to learn more about it!

Care Bears (pre-order): Part of the FP x Care Bears collection! Share your Care Bears nostalgia with this fun pink moccasin featuring classic Care Bears and rainbows. Paired with a pink peony sole featuring a special FP x Care Bears collaboration logo.

Funshine Bear (pre-order): Celebrate Care Bears nostalgia with this happy moccasin featuring a Funshine Bear belly badge on toe and Care Bears logo heart printed on the side. Paired with yellow colored leather fringe and heel with a special FP x Care Bears collaboration logo debossed on the sole.

Grumpy Bear (pre-order): Celebrate Care Bears nostalgia with this raincloud moccasin featuring a Grumpy Bear belly badge on toe and Care Bears logo heart printed on the side. Paired with purple-blue colored leather fringe and heel with a special FP x Care Bears collab logo debossed on the sole.

Tenderheart Bear (pre-order): Celebrate Care Bears nostalgia with this sweet moccasin featuring a Tenderheart Bear belly badge toe and Care Bears logo heart printed on the side. Paired with butterscotch leather fringe and heel with a special FP x Care Bears collab logo debossed on the sole.

Gugu Spot at Target: Pride Picks

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Who doesn’t love Target, right? The Target Dollar Spot is a must-visit location for any parent, and today we’re introducing you to Gugu Spot – our Target picks! This month we’re celebrating Pride, as June is Pride month and Target has some awesome ways to show your pride.

For the kids – we’re loving this assortment of fun t-shirts for babies, toddlers, and kids:

I Love My Dads shirt; Take Pride Shirt; I Love My Moms Shirt; Unicorn Shirt; Lion Pride Shirt; Love Makes a Family Onesie

For the parents – Target fun picks for summer celebrating Pride:

Rainbow picnic blanket; Rainbow beach bag; Love Conquers All shirt

Don’t forget to check out our registry guide for two-mama families, and baby registry must-haves for two-daddy families, too!

Gray Baby Nursery Inspiration

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Gray baby nurseries seem to be all the trend right now for so many reasons. Gray is a gender neutral color, so you can easily decorate the nursery long before you find out the sex of the baby, or if you’re waiting to see what the sex of the baby is, you can finish the nursery beforehand. Furthermore, gray is a really calm color, so if you’re looking for a soothing room, it’s always a good bet to go gray. Gray nurseries can also be used for boys and girls, so if you’re planning on moving a big sibling out of the nursery someday, and moving in a new baby, you won’t have to redecorate. And most of all, gray seems to go with every other color, so you can have subtle hints of any other color you like in the nursery!

We rounded up some of our favorite gray nursery essentials – and head to the bottom of the post for more inspiration and a chance to win a bundle of items for your gray nursery!

Ubbi Diaper Pail: An Ubbi Diaper Pail is a must have for any nursery; with a modern look, you can add efficiency with an essential nursery item to your nursery decor and not break from the theme of the nursery’s style. The Ubbi Diaper Pail holds up to 55 diapers, and with its powder-coated steel interior, it keeps smells far, far away – plus, it comes in 13 colors and has a child lock – perfect! You can find Ubbi on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Caden Lane Gray Arrow: If you’re looking for bedding for a gray nursery, your go-to shop has to be Caden Lane. They have a ton of gorgeous designs to choose from. We’re digging the Gray Arrow print for a gray nursery, as it is modern, yet classic. Not sure how to pick bedding for your nursery? Check out this handy post from Caden Lane. You can find Caden Lane on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ruggish Play Mat: We love the concept behind Ruggish – a stylish play mat which looks like a fancy rug, but is actually super soft and double sided for play time. Their Romy Play Rug is a gorgeous gray design which would add glam to any nursery. It is durable, waterproof, and is made from non-toxic materials that are free of BPA, Phthalate, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA. Plus, flip it over and it has a fun interactive play map on the back for playtime. You can find Ruggish on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Crane Drop Humidifier: We have posted many times about why Crane Humidifiers are a nursery essential, so we had to include a gray Crane Drop Humidifier for a gray nursery. Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one. Why not grab this nursery essential in gray to match your nursery? You can find Crane on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

White Loft Growth Chart: An often overlooked nursery essential is a growth chart to measure how much your little one has grown! We’re huge fans of this rustic ruler looking growth chart from White Loft. We love that this is a portable chart, as you may not always be in the same house, so you can easily take this wooden chart with you. Each growth chart ruler is constructed from 100% pine — selected, sanded and stained by hand. The numbers are in black ink; not vinyl adhesive. Dimensions are appx. 6 feet tall, 7.25 inches wide, 1 inch thick. The growth chart can also be personalized! What an amazing baby shower gift this would make. You can find White Loft on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

DockATot: Hailed as the newest must-have for all babies, the DockATot is a wonderful place for baby to lounge in their nursery, and with many styles to choose from, we’re fans of the Dream Weaver print to match a gray nursery. DockATot is a multifunctional and ultra stylish baby lounger. The unique shape and design allow babies to comfortably play, snuggle and log in some tummy time. The idea is that your little one feels snuggled in a safe haven that feels a lot like the womb. The bumpers are made with a special air-permeable fabric that makes DockATot particularly worry-free. It’s easily washable and can be thrown in the car without taking up any space! You can find DockATot on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Hello Spud: Founded by a mama and designer, Hello Spud is a line of high quality baby items, such as blankets, quilts, crib sheets, towels and pillows. All of their crib sheets are organic, and have a modern, yet classic baby look. Their organic cotton jersey photo blanket would make a perfect baby shower gift, as you can take baby’s monthly photos on it. All of their towels and washcloths are also organic, because Hello Spud’s mission is to provide designer baby items which are both safe and soft for baby skin. You can find Hello Spud on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Looking for gray nursery design inspiration? Check out some of our favorite gray nursery posts:

*Featured Nursery Image via Veronika’s Blushing, photograph by Jacquelyn Nicole Photography

* Bottom nursery photo via Darling Designz

Pregnancy Announcement Ideas With Here Comes Baby!

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When you pee on a stick and see those two lines, one of the first thoughts many women get are how they are going to tell their loved ones. Pregnancy announcements have become so popular in the last few years – and we’ve even seen an uptick in moms and dads adding pregnancy announcement related attire and props to their baby registries. We’ve rounded up some fun ways to share your pregnancy with family and friends – whether it’s your first, second, or last baby – it’s always fun to announce the pregnancy in a new way!

We’re obsessed with these onesies from Little Faces Apparel; these make wonderful announcements for social media or to surprise friends and family from afar! Having a little guy? Check out this onesie which comes in blue, slate, or white. Don’t know the gender or want to surprise people? We love the “It’s a Baby!” onesie which comes in white or gray. Having a little lady? Loving this adorable pretty-in-pink “it’s a Girl” onesie which also comes in white and gray.

Looking for more gender neutral ideas for onesies? Check out this cute “coming soon” customized onesie from The Little Ham. The “Hello Little One” onesie from Ruby Claire Boutique is so sweet and could even be used for newborn photos (need a bow to style with the onesie? We love the ones from Bow & Anchor Co). Looking to add a date to your onesie? Check out the personalized “Coming Soon” with a due date onesie from Sprinkles and Jam.

We also love the idea of doing something including jewelry for an announcement; for a first time mama, this “mom to be” necklace from Her Silver Lining is so sweet with its hand stamped text. Is baby going to be born to older sisters? Use these big sister/little sister bracelets from Maks Chic Design to announce a new sister!

How did you announce your pregnancy? We’re so excited to introduce you to a new website, Here Comes Baby! Here Comes Baby is an editorial site dedicated to pregnancy announcements and gender reveals! The Here Comes Baby team hopes the stories shared on their site will inspire others to create their own memorable reveal. Got a cute pregnancy announcement or gender reveal and want to share it? Head to this link to visit them and submit!

For all you techie mamas, we’re loving Little Nugget Co, which is an app dedicated to capturing your baby’s sweet moments and milestones – all with fun stickers and designs! It’s so easy to use – simply upload photos from your phone, add personalized text and fun artwork to mark the milestone, and then share privately or across your favorite social network. This is a great way to have fun with your pregnancy announcement on social media.

There are so many fun ways to announce your pregnancy – we love this big sister checklist from Shopaholic & a Baby, and the adoption announcement from Simply Darrling is darling, too. We are tickled by this little sister announcement featuring two big sisters from Gentry California, and this Big, Mid, and Lil announcement from a Monkey and His Mama. We’d love to know how YOU shared your pregnancy – tag us on Instagram (@gugu_guru) and let us know!

*featured photo via A Monkey and His Mama; last image via Pics and Paws Photography

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