Like many new toilet trainees, my son mastered the art of #2 a few months after he mastered #1. Even though my rational mind told me that more patience is required, my ... [Read More]
99 balloons and 99 poops (Yet, another potty training experiment)
Tech Tuesday: Save hassle with Can I Stream.It
I share this tip in the hopes that I'm not the last person on Earth to discover Canistream.it. My family has "no cable;" instead we have a hodge-podge of other subscription services like ... [Read More]
I loved YogiBaby but not for the yoga {Rookie Moms Challenge #7}
The Challenge: Go to a Baby Yoga Class One of the biggest worries I have as a new mom is taking Weston into the greater world. I get a little nervous about people responding to him; if he’s crying, ... [Read More]
Roomba, a new mom’s best friend
I picked up my Roomba for $25 at a preschool yard sale, and I love it! Though I'm not sure I would pay full price for it, I would gratefully accept one as a gift. Let me tell you why I flipping love a ... [Read More]
How to behave: a Mom’s Group toolbox
Years ago, I went to my first mom’s group meeting, lugging my 5-week old in his bucket carseat. My c-section scar was still hurting when I lifted the seat and my breasts were so large from nursing ... [Read More]
Rookie mom tip: stock a birthday party shelf
The frequency of birthday parties, once your children are in daycare or school, can be overwhelming. That's why I maintain a very low price point for gifts (higher for a good friend or a cousin) and ... [Read More]
