It's not entirely clear to me why the proliferation of home-delivery services is arriving in concert with apps as a way of life, but it does seem that my smart phone is increasingly becoming a remote ... [Read More]
Would you ever? (Beauty Services Edition)
In the case of a failed nap, treat yourself kindly
When Joanne's son was a toddler, she emailed me her take on "how to cope when baby doesn't nap." When I was in this phase, I often felt like I was spending the whole afternoon trying to make the nap ... [Read More]
Perfect diaper-themed gifts for any new parents
Thanks to Desitin, my favorite booty cream, for sponsoring today’s post. The pressure new moms put on themselves to live out their values through their parenting choices and purchases can weigh a ... [Read More]
Read this book exactly this way to put your child to sleep with success
This post includes affiliate links. The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep and the newer The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep are semi-hypnotic stories that promise sleep for kids. These books ... [Read More]
Introduce the Tupperware
If your plastic containers are not stored on a bottom shelf, rearrange things to make it easy to give your baby access. Sit on the kitchen floor and let him pull everything out of the shelf and bang ... [Read More]
Links rookie moms should know about: August 2015
I think I just adopted a cat. We've been fostering kittens for a couple of years, getting a new batch every few months and then sending them off to be adopted after they're big enough to be immunized ... [Read More]