Once upon a time, I was obsessed with John Lennon as my nursery motif. I didn't know if we were expecting a girl or boy. My mom and husband painted a mural on our wall based on a sketch she drew ... [Read More]
Photo essay: From nursery to big boy room
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Perfect for the nursery, wouldn't you say? This cross-stitch speaks to mom during her rookie year, and then serves as a mantra for tantrum-prone toddlers who tend to overreact at the drop of a hat. ... [Read More]
What a new mom *actually* needs
We participated in a twitter party last night with Healthy Child Healthy World to talk about what a parent really needs to have on hand for a new baby. There were a few excellent panelists and a ... [Read More]
I am a stealth applier of lotion (sponsored)
This post is sponsored by Aquaphor, makers of the ointment that cures all. (<--- That is not their tagline. I made it up just now.) My son, at six, still has the softest cheeks, shoulders, and ... [Read More]
Photograph a day in the life
Create a photo series to capture your baby's hobbies and routines (eating and sleeping!) at three months, six months, and nine months. They may seem like mundane moments to whip out the camera now, ... [Read More]
Self-portraits in cupcakes
Heather and I went to a 2-day conference in San Francisco to meet up with our Babycenter colleagues. It's been several months that we've been writing weekly posts over there, but this was the first ... [Read More]
