Summer is officially here in the nation’s capital and that means trips to the beach, barbeques out on the patio and catching fireflies with my daughter Neena. Sounds perfect, huh? The only thing that make it could better would be…
A Few Thoughts on Breast and Ovarian Cancers
By Heidi, May 29, 2013
Last week, Angelina Jolie shared with the world via the New York Times editorial section that she had undergone a double mastectomy. By bravely opening up about her elective procedure, Angelina Jolie has not only shared a deeply personal experience…
Belabumbum’s Commitment to Family Friendly Fabrication
By Heidi, May 21, 2013
The tragic collapse of the Bangladeshi factory that killed more than 1,100 workers, has shed new light on fast fashion, the sweatshop economy and the desperate need for reform. Considered to be the worst disaster of its kind in the history of the garment…
Pin Your Perfect Mother’s Day Contest
By Belabumbum, April 13, 2013
At Belabumbum, we make it our work to celebrate motherhood year-round. In honor of Mother’s Day we have created a Pinterest contest to encourage Moms and Moms-to-be to pin their perfect day. So dream up that big celebration or a…
Hospital Bag 101
By Alyssa, March 15, 2013
Like many first time moms, I was totally over prepared for everything pregnancy related the first time around. My hospital bag reflected this. I had packed cds I thought were perfectly created to soothe me and make me comfortable, and…
Signs of Spring
By Heidi, March 10, 2013
We’ve sprung ahead and are ready to enjoy the longer days. The signs of spring are surfacing as the crocuses pop up and the air gets sweeter. We’ve got just a little longer until the official start of spring, but…
Let Me Count the Ways
By Heidi, February 10, 2013
So it’s that time of year– Love is in the air, hearts & cupids everywhere, there’s an underlying humming of All You Need Is Love… We’re all about keeping the love flowing all year long and are nuts about this DIY…
Maternity Knickers Fit for a Duchess
By Belabumbum, January 3, 2013
So the news is true and we are all tickled. Kate Middleton is pregnant and we are prepared for months more of oohs, ahs, and speculating about the royal baby-to-be. We know how magical this time can be, but cannot…
‘Tis the Season
By Heidi, December 9, 2012
Although I am still in shock that December has arrived and the year has flown by at lightning speed, I am beginning to get that warm cozy holiday feeling. In order to help get you into the spirit, we pinned a…
Gratefulness
By Alyssa, November 22, 2012
“When you practice gratefulness there is a sense of respect towards others.” -Dalai Lama Every year my children are assigned a school project where it is required to write what they are grateful for. Usually, it involves friends and family,…
