The reason I’m able to be a stay-at-home-mom is a double-edged sword. My husband, Mike, has a great job, but it’s pretty demanding. Twice a year I basically become a single parent for about 4-6 weeks, ... [Read More]

Pregnancy > Parenthood
Some of us have family Christmas traditions passed down from generations before, and others of us are looking to create new traditions of our own. Either way, I think we can all agree that we would like to create special memories with our children that they can carry on. As a first time mama, it… Keep Reading
It’s Christmas time and many Elf scouts are arriving at their new homes! We have made this list of over 100 fun girl and boy Elf on the Shelf names to help you decide what your new family member will be called. Our family has had a ton of fun with our Elf on the… Keep Reading
Love it or hate it, one thing is for sure, Elf on the Shelf has become a holiday tradition. Children of all ages love waking up each morning to see what trouble the elves have gotten into overnight. But, why stress when you can have someone do the work for you? With these Elf on… Keep Reading
The reason I’m able to be a stay-at-home-mom is a double-edged sword. My husband, Mike, has a great job, but it’s pretty demanding. Twice a year I basically become a single parent for about 4-6 weeks, ... [Read More]
The Challenge: Get Rowdy With the Rest of the Crowd The day before Mother’s Day was a glorious day on Long Island; not knowing if the weather would hold up the next day, I decided it would be ... [Read More]
Someday, your baby will be a man. Or a woman. When that time comes, your pet will fit into your kid's lap. But for now, isn't it super cute and funny to take pictures that really show how teeny ... [Read More]
Thanks to Rachel Martin for this guest post. During first introductions, another mom in my Mommy & Baby yoga class said bluntly of her very young baby, "We needed to get out of the house." ... [Read More]
Professionals recommend bribery to incentivize children. Really. Inspired by an NPR/Freakonomics story about bribery in which an economist gives each of his four children the opportunity to earn "a ... [Read More]
My sister lives 500 miles away, and therefore, we don't see each other much. I stalk her through twitter and Instagram to know what she's up to on a daily basis, and the big things, like a business ... [Read More]