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Moms’ Dirty Little Secrets
Shhh … I’ve got a little secret. When my twins wake up in the morning, I turn the monitor off and pretend I don’t hear them for a bit so I can check Facebook and drink a cup of coffee. While I’m at it, I’ve got a few more confessions to make: Sometimes when we’re [...]
Space Saving Baby Gear as Seen on WGN TV
Regardless of where you live, if you are a soon-to-be parent living in a small place – say that cozy one bedroom apartment that looked good when you were engaged- you will not want it cluttered up with tons of big baby gear. Because let’s face it – the only thing more stressful than bringing [...]
National Cesarean Awareness Month
April is National Cesarean Awareness Month. It’s a time for pregnant mamas to prepare for the potential by getting educated and asking their provider important questions. It’s a time to raise awareness about benefits and risks as the number of c-sections in our country reach an all time high. It’s also a time to give [...]
2014 Honda Odyssey has WHAT?
Car designers at Honda are taking ideas from the most creative group of people on the planet – children – and it is paying off. The designers of the 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite took the advice of the 10 year old daughter of one of their engineers and put in a built-in vacuum. WHAT?! [...]
Recycle Your Nursing Bras With Bras2Moms
Bras are expensive, and nursing bras are no exception. Although it might not be the most fun lingerie shopping trip, having a properly fitting nursing bra is key to breastfeeding success. Can I get a hearty “Amen!”? Too small and a mama risks plugged ducts and other complications, to loose and the lack of support [...]
Hottest New Baby Gear for 2013 as Seen on WGN TV
This morning I did a segment on WGN TV in Chicago all about the hottest and most anticipated new baby gear for 2013. This year is going to be a huge year for baby gear. From new strollers to car seats to innovative playards, new parents are going be over the moon with the newest [...]
Talking to Your Children About Tragedies
Like me, I’m sure you’re all still reeling from the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. As the coverage unfolds of the heroes and helpers, causes arise from all sides and more questions than will ever be answered have been cast. It’s a somber way to enter the holidays – in prayer and petition for lives [...]
Arkansas School Peanut Ban Leads to Major Controversy
By now, we’re all aware of the seemingly ever-increasing peanut allergies in our kids (according to the CDC, now 1 in 25 kids suffer from a peanut allergy). Parents of peanut-allergic kids may have banned the nuts from the pantry at home, but when it comes time to send their kids to school, many are [...]
Let’s Be Real about Losing the Baby Weight, Jessica Simpson!
I’ve got to applaud Jessica Simpson for hitting her weight loss goals in a healthy way—through Weight Watchers—and she looked phenomenal on Monday, debuting her still-in-transition post-baby body on Katie Couric’s new show. (You can see the clip at the bottom of this post. ) While Simpson owned up to finding losing the baby weight [...]
FREE Museum Day is September 29th!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 29th … it’s Museum Day Live! What’s that you ask? Well, it’s a fabulous opportunity to explore a museum near you at no cost. From children’s museums, to airplane ones, to museums filled with historical wonders – your whole family is sure to have fun and learn a bounty [...]
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