Just when you're starting to have fun, the toy breaks, the battery dies, or that critical piece snaps off the model! What's a pro parent to do? I have saved myself and my family a great deal of ... [Read More]
Pro Tip: Make a “Toy Repair” box
Paint your baby’s feet
Our challenge for you this week is slather your baby's feet with paint and commemorate their tiny size. Many paint-your-own-pottery places know how to help you get cute baby footprints on plates and ... [Read More]
Make magnets
This is a crafty gift idea, posted by request. I recently made a set of magnets for everyone in my Mom's Group. I presented them in a stack with a little ribbon around them. I chose to do 1.5 inch ... [Read More]
Travel light (when you fly with a baby)
Gone are the days when Alec and I could just go away for a few months with nothing but a pair of backpacks. Traveling with a baby requires more strategy, but this is one of my strengths, so allow me ... [Read More]
Visit the fabric store
This is our fourth weekly challenge for rookie moms. Take a walk through a fabric store with your baby in a front carrier. If you’re game, pick up something for a fun craft ... [Read More]
Makin’ it: How to Make Mickey Mouse Pancakes
The following idea to make mealtime more fun is an excerpt from our new book Stuff Every Mom Should Know because we think every mom should be armed with such clever tricks up her sleeve. Today, we are ... [Read More]
