Haute Mom: Gwen Stefani welcomes Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale!

Two months after giving birth, Gwen Stefani is showing off her newest bundle of joy: Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. The singer, who was spotted with the newborn at a Beverly Hills library on Wednesday, posed with son Zuma in a photo taken by her father, Dennis, and posted on No Doubt's Web site.

Haute mom: Kelly Rutherford celebrates son Hermes 2nd birthday

Hermés Gustaf Daniel Giersch celebrated his second birthday in style on October 19th with a Gymboree Play-and-Music-themed party. Mom Kelly Rutherford and fellow Melrose Place alum Marcia Cross tried their hands at hula-hooping, while Hermés joined in on the fun. "He's curious about everything," explained Gossip Girl star Kelly.
Hermés may be getting a sibling in the future -- Kelly, 39, recently revealed that she is planning another child with husband Daniel Giersch.
Source: Life & Style

Haute Mom: Dayna Devon of EXTRA celebrates her daughter's 3rd.

Photos Courtesy of Dayna Devon

EXTRA correspondent Dayna Devon loves hosting parties, and daughter Emmi Reese's third birthday was an occasion to throw one! Pink princess Barbie was the main theme for the September bash -- complete with a fuchsia carpet -- as Emmi's friends arrived in their frilliest dresses.
Guests dined on pink lemonade, heart-shaped sandwiches, and a towering Barbie Castle cake, then gathered in a cozy movie tent for a screening of Barbie and the Diamond Castle with Barbie herself!

Haute Mom's Tip: Invite your guests to come dressed up as princesses to cut costs and take the guess work out of providing dress up costumes. Provide a table of fun and frilly dress up accessories like rings and neclaces to take the fun over the top!

Haute Mom Britney Spears throws a Monster Jam for Jaden and Preston.

Photo credit: Jayden and Preston Federline Photo by: Starzlife; INF (inset)

Britney Spears revved up the celebration for sons Preston and Jayden on Saturday, throwing her sons a joint car and truck-themed birthday bash in Los Angeles. And the party was truly a family affair. Spears celebrated her boys' special days – Preston turns 3 on Sept. 14, and Jayden turned 2 on Sept. 12 – with sister Jamie Lynn Spears, her newborn niece Maddie Briann, dad Jamie and mom Lynne. Held at close friend Adrienne Maloof-Nassif's Beverly Park house, the outdoor party drew some famous guests, including Jenny McCarthy with her son Evan, and Gwen Stefani's son Kingston, 2, who came to the bash from an equally starry affair: He celebrated Heidi Klum's son Henry's 3rd birthday at the model's Beverly Hills house along with all three of Victoria Beckham's sons.But the guests of honor seemed to be having the best time. Preston and Jayden drove around the party in mini motorized cars, which were customized Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier. The cars featured tattoo-inspired decals, Ed Hardy air fresheners and personalized license plates. To keep with the party's theme, the cake was in shape of a yellow truck. "

Haute Mom's Tips: You too can throw a great monster truck themed party like Britney. Think of match box car party favors, make personalized licence plates for bikes as a craft and fun games of red light green light. CLICK HERE to sign up for the FREE Monster Jam Birthday Club! Receive a birthday card in the mail from the superstars of Monster Jam along with special offers during your birthday month!

Haute Mom: Bachelorette Trista Sutter celebrates son Max's 1st.

Trysta and Ryan celebrate their son Maxwell Alston Sutter's 1st birthday with a sweet canydland themed celebration. Max Sutter who celebrated his first bithday on July 25th enjoyed a celebration featuring a menu of hamburger sliders, snow cone french fries and candy buffet complete with lollipop center pieces and chocolate cupcakes. As you can see the birthday boy, along with mom and dad had a smashing time.

Haute Mom's Tip: Cupcakes are a great idea for a first birthday party. Make the most of your theme by using a cupcake tower decorated with themed cupcake toppers.

An Over the Top Adventure: Kayaking in Laguna Beach

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I love going on outings with my family but there are days where my creative river runs dry- that's when a company like Cal Active comes in handy. Consider them your go to guide for all things active and fun in Southern California!

Check back later as we visit some of the activities and experience them first hand from a children's party perspective! Let us know if there are any activities you have always wanted to try but are unsure just how well it would work out for the whole family. We'd love to check it out for you.

Stay tuned.... we will be going on a grand kayaking adventure in Laguna Beach. Sea Lions, Dolphins and waves... Oh my.