I was way into football in high school and college: face-painting, dating the quarterback, the whole nine yards (which might actually be a military metaphor rather than a football metaphor, but ... [Read More]
Take your toddler tailgating
How I ordered eyeglasses without leaving the house
This post contains affiliate links. Getting new eyeglasses is one of my greatest  triumphs of the summer.  It might sound minor, but I've been wearing the ones you see on the left as long as ... [Read More]
Is a joint birthday party a good idea?
An influential force in the village that is helping me raise my children is our preschool community, a quirky, community-minded cohort of families. For example: each eldest class in the school ... [Read More]
Would you ever? (Beauty Services Edition)
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]
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]
