Two geeky girls’ guide to the first year of motherhood.
From the category archives:
When I was a kid and my mom was single, she had a whole posse of single moms she hung out with. There were no online communities back then, so I’m really glad for her that she found nearby friends with whom she could swap dating stories and childcare.
Now that I’m a mom, I have [...]
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When I walked into the studio for speesees organic baby clothing last month, I was instantly enchanted by the color combos of the apparel on display. The proprietress, Rachel, was wearing a striking palette herself – a hot red sweater paired with a cool turquoise shirt. Over the next few weeks, I found this [...]
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Hey, if we haven’t thanked you enough lately, please know that Heather and I truly appreciate you guys reading our site.
Here are our most popular posts this month:
Make some easy kids pants
Newborn Shopping List: What to register for and what to buy
Go to a theater where crying is allowed
Decorate baby clothes with fabric paint
5 tips [...]
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How cute is this series of photos from Hey Jen Renee? She created a printout for each month of her daughter’s first year and took a photo of her baby girl “holding” it.
At the end of the year, she printed the twelve photos and placed them in an accordion fold-style photo album so that they [...]
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The “people against dirty” who work at method posted a call for bathroom tours. Not really *on topic* for this blog, I know, but I jumped at the chance to show off my bathroom because it was part of a remodeling project that consumed my life for six months.
Since I bothered to put the pictures [...]
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I love this simply embellished shirt for a baby. I know the buttons are a potential hazard, but sew them on tight and it should be ok. (From Landsdowne Life via Dollar Store Crafts.) Perhaps buttons like these are on sale this week?
How to Create a Paperless Kitchen on Simple Mom. I am a guilty [...]
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A million years ago when we started this blog, I put together some t-shirts for me and Heather to wear to BlogHer ‘06. Something inspired me to dig up the links to the shirts today and share them with you.
No Idea What I’m Doing by Rookie Moms
Rookie Moms T-Shirt – Untrained by Rookie Moms
Baby shirt [...]
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I’ve been collecting some links and feel the need to dump them all out here.
See Jane Fly has a checklist for flying with a baby 0-6 months. Every time we travel I wish I was one of those people who has a check list stored in her suitcase. I just wasn’t born with that gene.
KidsEatFor.com [...]
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DO: Baby Shower Craft Project: How to make a collaborative ABC book
WEAR: High-waisted swimsuits: a trend that benefits new moms (via Jordan Ferney).
GO: Flying with Kids. With new security requiring you to put away toys and snacks, for the final 60 minutes of the flight, it is currently more challenging than you think. Debbie has [...]
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Just when I’ve run out of ways to say, “Don’t just read this website, DO some of the activities!” I read Meagan Francis’s post about how motherhood doesn’t have to be boring, although it is admittedly filled with boring moments.
She urges her community to take action, to take responsibility for their own happiness. I asked [...]
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I like this list of things to do on long winter days from Carrie at Parenting Squad. Titled “Children’s Tylenol Doesn’t Work on Cabin Fever”, it is full of ideas and encouragement.
In the same vein, see CrazedParent’s tips on surviving rainy days with the kids will get you through the winter break with school-aged children.
Ohdeedoh [...]
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My friend Jackie is operating an etsy store under the name go play. Her debut item is a Christmas tree ornament with a hip modern edge. Perfect for a nice Jewish girl from West Hollywood.
I have a tradition of giving my children an ornament each year with their name and the year on it. [...]
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The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to Do with (and Without!) Your Baby
