Hello all,

Looking for an elegant venue for my baby sprinkle. It will be approx 10 people.

Private rooms are okay too.

I would really love something thats elevated and classy but not stuffy.

I’m open to all ideas.

This would be prior to October. I’m thinking maybe August or September. I’m thinking indoors might be best especially if it’s too hot.

Thank you!

Hello all!
I’m due in October prime flu,covid, RSV, URI season.
Our family is all out of state…which is annoying bc they have to take a plane and then stay with us.
When did you allow family to visit? How many people did you allow during visitations? What rules if any did you apply?
TIA!

I’ll try my best to keep it brief and please be kind.

I’m 41 y/o having our first baby in the fall.

Anywho i’m torn on whether to have a baby shower or not.

1. Am I too old for a baby shower? Will I be like the freak show older lady who’s pregnant….Let’s go check it out type a deal.

2. Ive seen some of these baby showers on social media and they are just so cheesy and no offense trashy.

3. We also live far from family. We only have a couple of friends that are around us, and most everybody would have to travel to come to this event.

4. I’m also dreading getting gifts that I would never buy on my own. I also would feel guilty sharing my registry because a lot of these items are very expensive.

5. Lastly, if I don’t have one, will I feel guilty for not celebrating my baby?

Thank you!

Hello all
We’ll be traveling to Rome, Florence, and Bologna this May 14-24 and i’m looking for a place that sells the malocchio aka evil pin or jewelry accessory for babies.
Thank you!
Safe travels.

If you could only have ONE meal in Bologna where would it be?

Thank you!

EDIT: traveling in May and we’re open to all kinds of foods.

Hello all!

We are traveling to Italy very soon for our babymoon. The restaurants are just an idea, but not set in stone at all, because some of these places are already booked.

We are open to any ideas, suggestions, tweaks, and constructive critique etc. Thank you!

May 15 – Arrive → Florence

• Land Rome ~7–8 AM → train to Florence
• Check-in: The Place Firenze + rest

Evening:

• Light walk: Duomo → Ponte Vecchio
• Dinner: Osteria Santo Spirito

May 16 – Florence

• Morning: Duomo area
• Lunch: I Fratellini
• Afternoon: Uffizi Gallery

Dinner:

• L’Osteria di Giovanni OR Trattoria Marione

May 17 – Florence

• Morning: Mercato Centrale
• Lunch there
• Afternoon: Santo Spirito wandering + gelato

Dinner:

• Trattoria Sostanza OR Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

May 18 – Bologna Day Trip

• Train to Bologna
• Walk: station → Piazza Maggiore
• Lunch: Osteria Bottega
• Gelato: Cremeria Santo Stefano
• Back to Florence (early night)

May 19 – Florence → Rome

• Lunch: Alla Vecchia Bettola
• Train to Rome
• Check-in: Hotel de la Ville

Dinner:

• Retrobottega OR
• Da Cicero

May 20 – Colosseum Day

• 8:30 AM: Context Travel Colosseum / Forum / Palatine
• Lunch: Mordi & Vai
• Afternoon: Monti neighborhood

Dinner:

• Flavio al Velavevodetto OR
• Roma Sparita

May 21 – Rome

• Sleep in / café / wander near Spanish Steps
• Optional: Villa Borghese

Dinner:

• Armando al Pantheon OR Matricianella

May 22 – Vatican Day

• 9:00 AM: LIV Tours Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s
• Lunch: CiPASSO
• Afternoon: rest at hotel

Evening walk:

• Pantheon → Piazza Navona → Campo de' Fiori → Trevi

Dinner:

• Matricianella OR Retrobottega

May 23 – Final Rome Day

• Villa Borghese OR spa
• Shopping/relaxing

Dinner (final night):

• Armando al Pantheon OR Flavio al Velavevodetto OR CiPASSO

Hello all!

We are traveling to Italy very soon for our babymoon. The restaurants are just an idea, but not set in stone at all because some of these places are already booked.

We are open to any ideas, suggestions, tweaks, and constructive critique etc. Thank you!

May 15 – Arrive → Florence

• Land Rome ~7–8 AM → train to Florence
• Check-in: The Place Firenze + rest

Evening:

• Light walk: Duomo → Ponte Vecchio
• Dinner: Osteria Santo Spirito

May 16 – Florence

• Morning: Duomo area
• Lunch: I Fratellini
• Afternoon: Uffizi Gallery

Dinner:

• L’Osteria di Giovanni OR Trattoria Marione

May 17 – Florence

• Morning: Mercato Centrale
• Lunch there
• Afternoon: Santo Spirito wandering + gelato

Dinner:

• Trattoria Sostanza OR Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

May 18 – Bologna Day Trip

• Train to Bologna
• Walk: station → Piazza Maggiore
• Lunch: Osteria Bottega
• Gelato: Cremeria Santo Stefano
• Back to Florence (early night)

May 19 – Florence → Rome

• Lunch: Alla Vecchia Bettola
• Train to Rome
• Check-in: Hotel de la Ville

Dinner:

• Retrobottega OR
• Da Cicero

May 20 – Colosseum Day

• 8:30 AM: Context Travel Colosseum / Forum / Palatine
• Lunch: Mordi & Vai
• Afternoon: Monti neighborhood

Dinner:

• Flavio al Velavevodetto OR
• Roma Sparita

May 21 – Rome

• Sleep in / café / wander near Spanish Steps
• Optional: Villa Borghese

Dinner:

• Armando al Pantheon OR Matricianella

May 22 – Vatican Day

• 9:00 AM: LIV Tours Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s
• Lunch: CiPASSO
• Afternoon: rest at hotel

Evening walk:

• Pantheon → Piazza Navona → Campo de' Fiori → Trevi

Dinner:

• Matricianella OR Retrobottega

May 23 – Final Rome Day

• Villa Borghese OR spa
• Shopping/relaxing

Dinner (final night):

• Armando al Pantheon OR Flavio al Velavevodetto OR CiPASSO