I can tell by my local mom's group discussion boards that people with toddlers are the most stir-crazy of all the people. I get that. How long can you stay in a house with someone who may, at any ... [Read More]
Almost as good as a wall full of elevator buttons: Open Gym
The Control Freak’s Guide to leaving your baby with someone else
There are three big parts to dealing with leaving your baby with another caregiver for the first time: How YOU are feeling. How the BABY is feeling. What the SITTER needs to know. I will ... [Read More]
These pumping bras are for nursing too, and they’re pretty
A hands-free pumping bra is on the Rookie Moms' short list of real must-haves for new moms. At a birth and baby event in Berkeley last month, I met Emily, founder of The Dairy Fairy, who has even ... [Read More]
Why my entire home will soon be covered in wall decals
I am in the throes of a kitchen remodel, and it's beginning to hurt. The work is running late, over budget, and having sparkling new cabinets makes me yearn for new overhead light fixtures and a ... [Read More]
Amazon Mom doesn’t know my husband
I love Amazon, and so does my husband. He is all about efficiency and setting things up to take care of themselves. We never run out of vitamins, toothpaste, or hair product, thanks to whatever he ... [Read More]
Marvel Universe LIVE! on tour for superhero fans
Marvel Universe Live! is a traveling live action arena show designed for superheroes for fans of all ages. Thanks to Marvel for the gift of tickets, I plan to hit the matinee with my family in ... [Read More]
