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How to Drink Like a Mom (+ Giveaway)

How to Drink Like a Mom (+ Giveaway)

| 05/08/2013 | 39 Comments

Guest Post by Rose Maura Lorre, Author of The Big Book of Martinis for Mom In the past 9 months, I have birthed: 1) a baby; 2) a book, The Big Book of Martinis for Moms. Not surprisingly, I am often asked how I stomached the both of them (literally) while pregnant. The answer? Teeny-tiny sips. [...]

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Moving With Kids

Moving With Kids

My family is preparing to move this summer from Colorado to California, right after my twin boys turn 2. Although my military husband and I have moved several times before, this will be our first move since the boys were born. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little concerned about how [...]

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Should You Sign Your Little One Up For Organized Sports?

Should You Sign Your Little One Up For Organized Sports?

| 05/08/2013 | 0 Comments

What’s cuter than a group of sweet little kids all wearing the same little uniform running around a field playing sports? Answer- nothing. There is a wide variety of options when it comes to organized sports. So how do you know if organized sports are right for your child? And if you think you want to [...]

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Disney Social Media Moms Conference Here We Come! #disneysmmoms

Disney Social Media Moms Conference Here We Come! #disneysmmoms

| 05/07/2013 | 2 Comments

Gah! It’s finally here! On Thursday we are headed to the Disney Social Media Moms Conference. The whole family is going and the kids are over the moon! Yes, I know we travel a lot but this one is different! As a blogger, there are press trips and there are conferences. Annnnddd then there is [...]

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Baby Gizmo Spotlight Review: Mamas & Papas Sola Stroller

Baby Gizmo Spotlight Review: Mamas & Papas Sola Stroller

| 05/07/2013 | 0 Comments

Started by a couple in Great Britain over 30 years ago because “the best out there wasn’t good enough for their babies”, Mamas & Papas brought their products across the pond to the US a few years ago. The Sola is one of their luxury strollers stocked with luxury features. SEAT The Sola has a [...]

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Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Like most kids, my boys love macaroni and cheese. Unfortunately, they are a bit less enthusiastic about healthier foods. So I found a great way to sneak a vitamin-packed fruit into their favorite food. I took my recipe for baked macaroni and cheese—which I came up with by combining a few other recipes I’d found [...]

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Terrible Twos, Are They Really That Terrible?

Terrible Twos, Are They Really That Terrible?

| 05/07/2013 | 0 Comments

We’ve all heard the saying “terrible twos” right? My question today is- are they really that terrible? And why does the terrible happen at two years?  Let’s talk. Most experts actually state that while two year olds get all the buzz about being terrible, the truth is, tantrums and mayhem can strike at any age, [...]

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My Favorite Parenting Magazines

My Favorite Parenting Magazines

| 05/07/2013 | 0 Comments

It’s sad, but since becoming a parent I haven’t had much of a chance to read “real” books. I still consider myself a voracious reader, but my attention has just been channeled to kid’s books, blogs and magazines. Last year I let my subscriptions to Marie Claire and Glamour expire and I switched my magazine [...]

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Consignment Sale Treasures

Consignment Sale Treasures

| 05/06/2013 | 0 Comments

Have you made it to one of this season’s kid’s consignment sales? They are happening all across the country and mamas like you and me are walking away with screaming deals at a fraction of the retail price. At the sales, items are screened for cleanliness and arranged in an orderly fashion (unlike most garage [...]

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Homemade Fish Bites

Homemade Fish Bites

| 05/06/2013 | 0 Comments

I find it challenging to get my kids to eat any kind of fish…okay even the hubby! I want the kids to have a well rounded diet and eat seafood. I try to incorporate seafood into things they already like for example tacos or nuggets. One of my favorite ways to get the kids to eat [...]

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