I don't recall my mom ever buying us pajamas. She usually made them. I have been making my own pajama pants since I was a teenager. Now you can make them too for your little one using this easy-to-follow tutorial for how to make your own pajama pants.

You can do the same thing to make shorts for your kids, or even Capri pants.

You can also make easy newborn clothes the same way. You know how most pants or shorts don't fit a new baby? Just find one pair that does and use that to make the pattern from. Follow these same instructions and you can have clothes that fit your newborn. - Trisha

As a mom, your diaper bag pretty much goes everywhere with you, so why not carry something with a personal touch? I have swapped my frumpy diaper bag with a stylish tote bag that I made. I got the basic pattern from this DIY tote bag tutorial, but then I made a few changes to it.

The bag in the tutorial is smaller, more like a purse. Since I tend to over pack, I wanted my bag bigger. What I did was increase the size of the pieces. The liner, instead of making it 13x13, I made 17x17". I made the top 8.5" tall by 17" wide, and the bottom 7" tall by 17" wide.

If you want to make more room inside the bag, then instead of cutting a 2"x2" square out of the corners, cut it at 2.5" square. Just make sure you do this to not only the bottom pieces, but the liner as well.

And that's it! By making these few small changes, you can create a large diaper bag that is anything but frumpy! - Trisha

Many a dad would be thrilled to show off their growing child in such a gadgety way. Most of us dads have at least one work shirt we could pull off wearing these Custom Sonogram Cufflinks with, but I'm thinking this is the pitch-perfect gift for a couple who isn't ashamed of being pregnant at the wedding... [Via BoingBoing] - Jeremiah

There are a lot of different brands of shoes for infants and children, so there are times when it is hard for me to imagine what could be so different between all of them. However, I have really come to love the Little Soles company.

Based out of Canada, Little Soles has worked to develop lines of infant, toddler, and children’s shoes that are not only stylish, but are also conscious of the environment and your baby’s little feet. Reading through the company’s website was an education for me. I was very unaware just how many toxins are used in making leather shoes. All of Little Soles’ lines are manufactured under strict standards to be free of harmful dyes and toxins. The leather is tested for formaldehyde and other toxic elements like lead, mercury, and arsenic. Those are definitely things I don’t want anywhere near my little one!

Even aside from how environmentally friendly Little Soles are, their shoes are a wonderful find. I was able to play with a sample from their Baby Soles line in person, and I was impressed. Baby Soles are crib shoes for little ones in sizes up to 9 months (newborn sizes 0-2). The leather is soft and flexible, and the velcro closure on each style helps to keep these shoes on newborn feet. The toe box is wide, allowing plenty of room for little toes to wiggle. The soles also have inserts at the heel at toe to assist with traction once baby starts cruising.

The styles in the Baby Soles line? So cute! The Black Metro Jane’s with purple hearts I have here are making me ache for a little girl to put them in! Not only are they stylish, but they are clearly well made with quality materials.

Baby Soles can be found at select stores in the US and Canada and a few online retailers. You can check out the Little Soles retailer page for more information on retailers. Baby Soles retail for around $30. - Sara I.

When I was pregnant I had one skirt that was comfortable to wear. I had skirts that had an elastic waist, but it was the small elastic so it wasn't comfortable with my growing belly. I kept looking for fun maternity dresses and skirts, but since I am so tall, everything was just a little too short. I finally found one skirt that worked and I wore that all the time.

If you have been looking for some good maternity skirts, I found a great tutorial for you on See Mommy Sew for how to make a maternity skirt.

Since she recommends using the 3 inch elastic, I think it would be extremely comfortable. If you like the little "pouch" on maternity bottoms, I would recommend making the knit fabric longer and attaching it to the skirt the same way. Then the knit creates that little pouch, and you can fold it over if you feel like it. - Trisha