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Makin’ it: Wipeable art table

January 30, 2012

For many years, when I watched HGTV, I would tell myself that if only I had a staple gun, I would be reupholstering stuff left and right. And then my husband bought me a staple gun for Christmas two years ago. Twenty-five months later — yesterday — I used it for the first time. We [...]

Do you do anything weird with your appliances?

January 20, 2012

Today Heather and I (and Sawyer) are headed for Chicago where we will be attending a Blogger Summit hosted by Kenmore. As my husband and I are actually in the market for a new range/oven/stove/whatever you want to call, you know, that big device that cooks food in the kitchen, I am extra interested in [...]

What to expect when traveling with a baby

December 21, 2011

It will suck {My personal studies have shown that as long as you expect it to suck, it will probably be okay}. You will be pooped on. If your child is beyond the poo’splosion age, expect a bottle to burst, projectile vomit, overturned apple juice, or a simple pee accident. To combat this reality, pack [...]

How to floss your baby’s toes (with gift card giveaway!)

November 18, 2011

Contest now closed, video still adorable. Watch this video of Heather using Q-tips to clean between Sawyer’s toes and then tell us what use you have for Q-tips that people might not know about. Each comment will enter you to win a $50 Amazon gift card. We have three to give away! Comment about your [...]

You’ll totally wear that again: Cowgirl costume

October 6, 2011

My super special guest today is Dottie from Modern Kiddo! I asked for Halloween costume ideas that were based around items that can be used again and again. Dottie told me she was inspired by some charming Livie and Luca western boots and I can see why. Sources for these adorable finds, all of which [...]

How to: Secondhand baby shower

October 5, 2011

Christine Koh is the founder and editor of Boston Mamas and a great friend. I asked her to share her experiences coordinating (umm, I mean “being the guest of honor at”) a second-hand baby shower. Voila: After wading through what seemed to be the waters of secondary infertility for several years, my second pregnancy came [...]

First birthday party ideas

September 30, 2011

photo: The Macs Before we get all in a tizzy about first birthday parties and the cuteness you are about to behold, allow me to confess that I think the first birthday party is optional. Parents doing something momentous to celebrate their own first year of parenthood also seems like a fine idea (first overnight [...]

How the OC Bloggers raised money for diapers

September 27, 2011

At the annual BlogHer conference this year, alongside the traditional hosted cocktail parties that require inspire bloggers to bring every dress in their closet, a small group created a service project. The goal? To generate funds for diaper donation to families in need. Last month, ten thousand diapers that resulted from this project were dropped [...]

Guest post: Tips for welcoming baby #3

September 27, 2011

I met Dana as @civil3diva on twitter. She offered me her best lessons learned that helped make the transition to baby #3 smoother than the one with baby #2. I love her suggestions and I can see myself doing some of them! I have some hazy but not unpleasant memories of missing sleep and being [...]

Morning routines (for a crowded house)

September 13, 2011

I asked the lovely Audrey from MomGenerations to share her secrets for getting a big posse of little boys out the door and off to daycare, preschool, and school. She has four boys, so she knows what she’s talking about! Do you have any tips to help get a gaggle of little ones out the [...]

Breastfeeding resources (notes to self)

September 9, 2011

I scheduled this post before my baby arrived. If you are reading this while nursing, rest assured that I am also either unsnapping my nursing bra or just snapping it back up. Or maybe feeling too lazy to bother clicking it back in place. As such, I’ve collected the combined wisdom of many rookie moms [...]

Tutorials: Nursing pillows

September 8, 2011

Most breastfeeders agree that a nursing pillow is a must-have in the first months of motherhood. Whether your loyalties lie with My Breast Friend or the Boppy, you may find that you need to wash the slip cover eventually. Having an extra Boppy cover is not a bad idea. Crafty mamas — or crafty grandmas [...]

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