From the monthly archives:

December 2007

Activity #305: Get some super fun T-shirts in the mail

by Heather

I don’t know about you, but none of my prepregnancy shirts seem to fit right. Too short, too tight. You get the idea.

Tees me pleaseI think that right after stepping out of your ill-fitting jeans, the next best thing you can do is find some fun T-shirts. Our friend Karen started a website that will send fun and funky T-shirts to my house. This is welcome news since the furthest I typically go to find my next fashion choice is Target (diapers, wipes, cute T-shirts, check!).

Yeah, you may be living in yoga pants, but your T-shirts don’t have to be plain plain plain too. (However, sometimes I think if Whitney sees me in my “funky monkey” tee shirt one more time, she’s gonna cut it off me with scissors.)

Mailbox Tees offers a subscription based model featuring limited editions by selected designers. (See below for giveaway details!).

They also have a plan for babies that increases the size for each subsequent shirt (very cute shower gift!). The plan for mommies (as I understand it) assumes you will be staying the same size.

And, Karen says that one person who comments on this post will be randomly selected to win a 3-month subscription to MailboxTees. As long as you comment before her holiday party on Saturday, December 15, because she will be too busy to read your comments then. So, comment before midnight on 12/14 and we’ll pick a winner on Saturday morning.

Activity #267: Go to brunch

by Heather

brunch at sam's log cabinFind a good time between baby’s naps and enjoy a brunch out with your partner or some friends.

You want to find a place with wide enough aisles between tables that you can wheel a stroller or walk with a toddler, no fancy table cloths, and a changing table in the restroom. Ambient noise is generally a big plus!

Some of my go-to places in Berkeley:

  • The West Side Cafe in West Berkeley is pretty baby friendly and makes yummy pancakes and chilaquiles.
  • Bette’s Oceanview Diner on 4th Street is always crowded, so send a friend ahead of your group to put your name on the list, then enjoy a nice walk on over. It’s noisy, fun, and delicious! It’s also across the street from Cody’s Books and a toy store if you need to kill time or change a diaper.
  • Bacheeso’s at Dwight and San Pablo is a favorite of all our out-of-town guests. Because of the popular buffet, there’s no need to wait for your own food or for a piece of bread to throw junior.

Where is your favorite baby-friendly brunch spot?

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