Mom Tips
40 Baby Names Inspired By TV Show Characters
My husband and I had a terrible time coming up with names for our children. We didn’t want any family names, but needed names that worked well in both English and Spanish and were easy to pronounce for the non-Spanish speaking side of the family.
We wanted something fresh yet classic. Our son’s name, Matías was inspired by a German ski jumper when my husband was watching winter sports on ESPN. It worked in Spanish (that’s the version we use) and wasn’t too common. Our daughter’s name, Lucía (that’s Little L) was much more difficult to agree on, but I wanted a strong, traditional and not overly used Spanish name. I felt so much pressure to choose the right one, after all this is for life!
The point is that every parent draws inspiration from somewhere — a family name, a favorite sports star, a name they once read in a book or a favorite television show character. I always say, when you know you know. So if you are looking for some inspiration, here are 40 names that have made comebacks or gained in popularity thanks to recent television shows and characters.
Marnie anyone?
The Magical Moments of Motherhood: Lilah's First Steps
When the newest member of your family arrives, it can be easy to get lost in all the minutiae of caring for your little one – but there are magical moments to be found in all the little details. Each month I feature one mom sharing her magical moment of motherhood. This month, meet Charlotte and her one-year old daughter Lilah as they celebrate a huge milestone they were able to catch on video: baby’s first steps!
18 Awesome DIY Spring & Summer Sensory Bins
If you’re really into finding cheap, developmental and imaginative toys and play ideas for your little ones like I am, look no further!
This selection of seasonal sensory station ideas and DIY tutorials will keep you and your babies/toddlers busy and entertained for a while.
The Most Bizarre & Unusual Celebrity Rockstar Baby Names: From A to Z
It’s no secret that there is plenty of strange celebrity baby naming going on. It seems to be the current trend for stars to come up with names that are as obnoxious (so unique!), obscure and bizarre as they can conjure up.
Celebrity rockstars are amongst the most esteemed strange baby namers, to be sure. Which, as it were – isn’t a new thing and it’s all Frank Zappa’s fault. (Arguably.) What do you think? I actually like some of the names on this list, perhaps not all together in how some of them are paired in their never-ending-ness; but a few of them on their own are quite unique and lovely!
Whatever your opinions may be, a chuckle is to be had here. As long as you don’t take things too seriously.
How Can You Resist a Sweet Sleeping Baby?
Putting a child to sleep and just walking away is easier said than done.
No matter how tired I am, or how much work I need to get done, I can’t help but stop and stare at my sleeping babies. Even my oldest baby who is four is just precious to look at, and now with my newborn, Little L, I have a hard time looking away.
I trace her features with my eyes, I follow the lines of her lips, I gently swoop my fingertips over her eyelids, then brush my hand on her cheek. She may flutter with baby delight or let out a sigh and re-snuggle back in my arms. I dare anyone to try to resist that — it’s pretty much impossible.
Here are a few quotes and my own personal thoughts on sleeping babies because they are just magical. Enjoy and sweet sleeping!
