I have heard -- and totally believe -- that babies give their first real smiles right when you don’t think you can go another day without one (like you’re starting to joke about how you want to leave ... [Read More]
Smile
Cook and freeze
When you bother to cook, double it and freeze half. Make sure to freeze in portions that you'll want to use because nothing bums me out faster than trying to defrost the entire basketball-size brick ... [Read More]
Help a Mother Out. Please.
If you've been reading this blog for a while, you might know that I have been interested in collecting diapers to donate to women who cannot afford them. Last year, I collected more than 2500 diapers ... [Read More]
Stock your stroller and car like a seasoned pro (not like a rookie)
Kerry and her husband Rob, are the authors of the new book, How to Have Your Second Child First: 100 Things That Are Good to Know... the First Time Around (Chronicle Books). When our mutual friend ... [Read More]
Giving it away: BPA-free, microwave-safe food storage containers from Kinderville
There are very few items that I get my hands on as a blogger that make me think "I want other parents to know about this!" These silicon containers made by Kinderville are among the few. If you ... [Read More]
Put your Stander-Upper down for a nap
Spend a little extra time putting your active monkey down, and see if it pays off. When Julian first started standing in his crib, I was at a loss for how to get him to nap. After listening ... [Read More]
