Are you named after a parent, famous person, historical character, movie icon, favorite relative, family friend, book character, or sports player? If so, tell us your story!

Share the inspiration behind the name and win a $50 Gift Certificate from Tiny Prints!

To enter:

* Share the inspiration behind the name (leave a comment on the Wishpot Baby Blog)
* Get an additional entry every time you do one of the following:

-RT this contest with #wishpot #tinyprints
-Blog about this contest
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-Add anything from Tiny Prints or Wedding Paper Divas to your Wishpot wish list, baby registry, or wedding registry
Come back to the Wishpot Blog and leave us a comment letting us know what you’ve done!

The contest closes Wednesday, August 5th, so enter today!

Good luck!

There are a number of great places to register when you’re pregnant, there’s no doubt about it.  But there are also a multitude of amazing places that sell baby items that don’t offer a Baby Registry.  Case in point:  Tiny Prints!  How great would it be to choose your favorite birth announcement, register for them, and then receive a gift certificate for the entire set at your baby shower?!

Happily, I’ve discovered a site that will allow you to do just that.  Introducing…Wishpot.  This all-in-one shopping site allows you to download a tool to your browser’s toolbar.  Any time you see an item that you like, you simply click the toolbar button and that item is added to your wish list.  The best part is, they also offer a baby registry!  Friends and family can easily and quickly access your wish list, just as they would in a traditional registry.  The main difference is that items from far and wide can be included, from babyGap to Babies R Us, small boutiques to online retailers like Tiny Prints.

I’m already using this amazing service for my personal shopping and wish lists.  Wishpot will even do price comparisons across the internet to find you the best deal on your desired product.  For a shopping addict like me, it’s a dream come true.  Isn’t technology grand?

I’ve been getting a lot of baby registry links these days which are really cool. In a previous entry, I explained that these types of registries are similar to wedding ones. The couple adds things they’ll need to prepare for their baby and friends and family can go directly to sites and stores to find exactly what they want. A few sites such as Myregistry.com and ThethingsIwant.com offer couples the option of choosing items from various companies and online stores at one place. Then of course there are more common online registries for Target and Babies “R” Us with contents specifically from their store.

Regardless of which registry you choose, I’ve heard that the process can be overwhelming. One friend told me how shocking it was to find out just how much stuff a little baby needs. For all of you new mommies and daddies in the same boat, check out this article on Pregnancy.com for advice on how to make shopping for your new baby fun and not overwhelming.