When Julian was a little guy and I needed to remove my cell phone from his little paws, a decoy cell phone was the way to avoid a mini-tantrum. Save old sunglasses, cell phones, remotes and key ... [Read More]
Fake ’em out
Yes, Mommy did just have a temper tantrum at the Container Store
It started with a plan to drive the family to Walnut Creek from Berkeley for a morning outing. Walnut Creek is about a 20 minute drive from my house but since it's "through the tunnel" it can feel a ... [Read More]
Play hopscotch inside
The only thing missing from this idea is the description of how I'm blissfully catching a few minutes on the laptop or drinking a cocoa while this is all going on. I love the toddler and ... [Read More]
Did you try to schedule your pregnancy?
Its no secret that my first pregnancy was a total honeymoon surprise. No type-A planning or checklists of any kind. However, once my EDD (estimated due date for you newbies) was revealed as May 8, ... [Read More]
Good stuff I found for you: Mid-January edition
So I bought these shoes for myself because so often on a chilly morning, I envy my kids' fluffy boots. I wanted my own super casual fluffy-ish boots, and I saw them on HeyJenRenee, who is always ... [Read More]
Celebrity rookie moms-to-be: are they “just like us”?
My sister just made me aware of the recent rash of celebrity pregnancy announcements. If you are pregnant yourself, one of these famous moms-to-be could be your celebrity baby match. Which will it ... [Read More]
