When I was a recovering post-partum chick, all food gifts were gobbled up eagerly. Some of my favorite meals were the best just because they showed up hot and I didn't have to do a darn thing. I can ... [Read More]
Best meals to bring to new parents
Hall of Fame: more homemade Halloween costumes from readers
Kicking off our latest collection of super homemade baby and kid Halloween costumes is this Starbucks barista costume. We especially like that baby Alonzo got more than one year of use out of ... [Read More]
Recipe for totally non-toxic finger paint?
Hi there fellow parents! Do you have a recipe for totally non-toxic finger paint you're willing to share? One that you'd use with a baby or very young clueless toddler? I went to a charming local art ... [Read More]
Flashback Friday: A teen in her environs
This is me in my bedroom in high school. I'd guess it's 1990. I had my own telephone line, on which I spent a lot of time. Do you see my answering machine? All my friends had a kids' line in their ... [Read More]
My child, superhero in training
Admittedly, I’m a bit of a germ-phobe. My 7-year old son, on the other hand, seems to need to touch everything in his surroundings to get to know a place. Is it possible to assess a new room without ... [Read More]
Sibling love story, new chapter
The sibling love story develops when mom and dad are not watching. We must give them space for their play. And their battles. This one is about Milo and Sawyer. Big changes are happening at my ... [Read More]
