Shake your Groove Thing: Music-themed Gifts for your Baby!

Since we haven’t been able to personally welcome Beyonce and Jay Z’s new addition Blue Ivy Carter to the world yet (we’re still waiting for that invitation, B and J!), we wanted to share products featured at our MR Baby store with baby Blue Ivy in mind. Considering she's already made her billboard charts debut, it's only natural to assume that Blue Ivy will be surrounded by music and musical toys throughout her childhood. And even if your baby isn't born into musical royalty, music is a powerful tool in any child’s development. Not only does music have the ability to help soothe or comfort a fussy baby, but it also stimulates the senses which is imperative during early childhood development. Whether your baby is playing with a toy drum set or falling asleep to a soothing musical mobile, musical-themed baby products are always in style. 

 1. Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym

This rainforest themed play area serves as a great stimulant for babies. The sounds, bright visuals, and hanging toys can leave any baby fascinated for hours with this play-set.

 2. Trend Lab Dr. Seuss ABC Musical Mobile

Could falling asleep to this mobile look any more comfortable? Inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss, this welcoming mobile softly plays 'Lullabye' by Brahams for your baby to safely fall asleep to, right above his or her little head.

 3. Sdraietta Melodia Bouncer

 Not only does this  bouncer feature sound-making toys for your baby to enjoy at home or on the go, but it also contains built-in-speakers with various tunes to bop around in. Your baby will already be a rock star with this bouncer before even learning to walk.

 4. Baby Einstein Around the World Soother

 This highly visual soother with various tunes engages babies while also having the 'soothing' ability to relax them. The soother features 5 rotating scenes from 5 regions of the world. If your little one starts begging to travel and experience adventure right after learning to talk, you'll know why!

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We're breaking into the Electronics world !

Last year we noticed a huge increase in the number of gadgets, appliances and electronics appearing on MyRegistry.com registries. Clearly our members were on to something because every  "Best Gifts of 2011" list we've seen has included an iPad, Kindle, Smartphone or iPod (or all of the above!). That's why we're excited to work with our first major electronics company: J&R. J&R opened their first store in 1971 and have since expanded to include a number of downtown New York City locations and an extensive online selection. Their commitment to "Savings, Selection &Service" has never wavered and now that they have a registry, we think they're downright unbeatable! Check out a few of our top J&R baby registry picks below!

Learning toys for tech-babies: J&R has a huge selection of learning tools like this Leapfrog Leapster Explorer that will make your child smart and tech-savvy.

Keep an ear on baby. J&R's Baby Monitor by Phillips has a wide 330 meter range, a 24-hour battery life and an attached night light to soothe baby when you're not around.

The new trend in baby registries: You're going to want to capture every moment of baby's first months, so a digital camera is a must-have for any new parents. This Nikon Coolpix is one of J&R's top selling products!

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Baby, it's cold outside!

With winter underway and the holiday season fully behind us, we'd recommend finding some fun, indoor activities to keep you busy over the next month or two. Time to warm up with a few MyRegistry.com suggestions: Shop online to prepare for baby and start decorating the nursery! We love the bright, funky wall art from Chulamama, which includes this family of penguins and these hot air balloons. The online retailer features everything you could ever need to create a unique, modern nursery full of stimulating designs, bright colors and comfortable materials. Plus they've got a great selection of beautiful Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags. Happy shopping!

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Last Weekend to Share Your E-Cards for the Holiday Giveaway Contest!

Have you shared your gift list yet on MyRegistry.com through our E-Cards? Sharing your gift listswith friends and family is the perfect way to ensure the perfect gift for the holidays, plus there's still time! Say goodbye to the embarrassingly large ugly Christmas sweater and say HELLO to gifts you love by creating a wish list with us! This is the last weekend for your chance to win a $250 Amazon.com Gift Certificate in our Holiday Giveaway! So, simply share your gift list through our E-Cards and you will be automatically entered in our last drawing this upcoming Monday!

Lenox: The Holiday Season's Staple Gift Ideas

Ornaments tend to be viewed as the perfect safe gift during the holiday season. After all, they’re appropriate timing and no matter how many ornaments you may have, there is always room for one more on that tree.  Whether you’re meeting a significant others parents or just in need of revamping your own tree for the holidays, Lenox turns ‘safe gifts’ into sentimental and timeless ones. Lenox ornaments compliment every style at every age. Constantly creating more themes while updating the classics, Lenox serves as a staple during the holiday season. Don’t know where to start? Lenox’s ornament page makes it easy and stress-free navigating through various categories to find the perfect ornament. We have gone ahead and put together a list of some of our favorite Lenox ornaments this season that would serve as great gifts.

Can’t Go Wrong with the Classics

Going to a holiday party? Need a gift for friend/family member that has everything? Lenox’s classic pieces are memorable, sentimental and can be given to anyone during the holidays.

    'Holiday Steeped in Tradition ornaments, Set of 3'

          '2011 Snow Fantasies Snowflake Ornament'

          '2011 Swarovski Ornament'

          'Venetian Elegance Ornament’

You’re Never Too Old for Animation

Does your five year old nephew love Disney or do your best friend’s parents? Lenox’s Animated ornaments are the best way of demonstrating thought and a lot of fun.

        'A Gift of SNOOPY Cheer Ornament'

        'Pooh's Deerest Christmas 2010 Ornament'

  'Mickey’s Snow Day Ornament’

        'A Present for Pluto Ornament’

Celebrating the Firsts

First Holiday with the little one or spouse? Look no further than Lenox ‘First’ gifts. These warm and joyful themes will serve as a great memory, one that will always be reflected every year the ornament is hung on the tree.

   'First Christmas in Our New Home Ornament'

   'Just Married Wedding Ornament'

   '2011 Baby's First Christmas Ornament Rattle'

   'Pea in Pod Baby's 1st Christmas 2011 Ornament'

Congratulations to the Fourth Winner of Our Holiday Giveaway!

We at MyRegistry.com are pleased to announce the fourth winner in our Holiday Giveaway! Using our Holiday E-Cards, Christina Oria of Miami, FL has won a $250 Amazon Gift Card! Our last drawing will be announced next week so start sharing your wish lists for your chance to win. The fourth winner could be you!

Stumped on holiday gift ideas for the men in your life? We've got you covered!

The holidays are getting closer! Still in need of gift ideas for dad, brother, husband, friend, etc.? Is he a pint glass collector kind-of-guy or more of a tech nerd? You name it, we've got him covered. Our MRGroomsman store is not only great for best man gifts, but for every man in your life! MRGroomsman has multiple gift options to customize your guy’s style and interests. Give the techie in your life a sleek sterling silver keychain that is also a flash drive. He’ll never have to leave home without it, plus he’ll look good doing it too! Or give gambler dad his very own portable poker set, appropriately titled ‘Man Cave Poker Set.’ This way he’ll be able to host game night or take the game wherever he goes. Be sure to look into other gift option ideas with MRGroomsman and order in time for the holidays! 

Holiday Gifts Inspired by Celebrity Moms

We love that busy celebrity moms like Heidi Klum and Sandra Bullock keep their children close to their hearts by wearing their names on beautiful charm necklaces. Now you (and every chic mom you know) can too with Bliss Living's Celebrity Jewelry collection! Get Heidi's eclectic, multi-charmed necklace, featuring the names of daughter Leni and sons Johan, Henry and Lou, or Sandra's simple, classic charm stamped with her main man Louis' name. It's the perfect gift to add to your MyRegistry.com wish list or to buy for all the stylish moms in your life!
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Congratulations to our Third Holiday Giveaway Winner!

MyRegistry.com is excited to announce the third winner in our Holiday Gift Card Giveaway! The third winner of a $250 Amazon Gift Card is Meghan Frieswick of Oxford, MA. Share your wish list using our Holiday E-Cards for your chance to win! The next drawing will be Monday, December 12, so start sharing now!
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Congratulations to our Second Holiday Giveaway Winner!

MyRegistry.com is excited to announce the second winner in our Holiday Gift Card Giveaway! The second winner of a $250 Amazon Gift Card is Samantha Tibbs of Maidens, VA. Share your wish list using our Holiday E-Cards for your chance to win! The next drawing will be Monday, December 5, so start sharing now!
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