Having trouble motivating to clean the house? Me too! It seems like every time I manage to pick up all the plastic crap, some little person chucks it around again. And don't get me started on the ... [Read More]
Set the timer for 15 minutes
Upcycle a boyish tshirt for a girl
Your standard issue souvenir shirt, labeled as unisex, is pretty much for boys. Don't fight me on this. The boxy cut and thick collar of a boys tee is fine for romping around, but if you are saving ... [Read More]
Celebrity Moms – They’re Not Just Like Us: Breastfeeding Edition
In the beginning, Whit and I both struggled a fair amount with breastfeeding before getting into the groove. We were told that if it hurt, we must be doing it wrong. Yeah yeah whatever. Now we believe ... [Read More]
Sweatsuit Alternatives – Part I
When I came upon Ain't No Mom Jeans, I knew I had to bring some of Shana's "Get Out Of Those Yoga Pants" inspiration to Rookie Moms. I asked her to share some tips for helping us fight the urge to put ... [Read More]
Trick baby into napping
When Holden was six months old, we were still doing about 3 to 4 naps each day. But once in a while, Holden would have an I-hate-Mondays and I-won't-nap-for-you protest thing. After the requisite nap ... [Read More]
Start a baby book
There are as many ways to capture baby book memories as there are families. There is no wrong way. Some methods might be more appropriate for your style of parenting and documenting. The song ... [Read More]
