Thank you for all the comments and emails and advice re: getting a family pet.We did a lot of discussing, a lot of considering, and a lot of arguing. Please say hello to Donatello and Tinkerbelle. Our new turtles. … [Read more...]
Help Us Pick A Family Pet!
Wanna talk about pets and children for a second? I know that I'm all about giving advice...well, you know me, lots of opinions! But, occasionally, I need to turn to you - - - other moms - - - for some advice.We want to get a pet. Well, MY DAUGHTER wants to get a pet. And well, we have agreed to … [Read more...]
Sickies and School: When Do I Keep Them Home?
Most of my friends have asked me what my rule-of-thumb is when it comes to whether or not to send my kids to school when they may-or-may not be sick. I WOULD send to school if:my child complains of "not feeling well" but has no specific symptoms. my child had a rash, but no other … [Read more...]
My Biggest Secret of All…
If you come closer, I will tell you a secret. Closer. A little closer. There is nothing more important to me than these:They are flushable wipes. And I couldn't go anywhere without them...which is why I have them in my car, in my purse, in my bathroom, in my bedroom, in the kids' rooms. … [Read more...]
ME VS MACHINE
It's a pretty safe bet that if it's plugged in, I am going to break it at some point. In the past year, I have broken our printer (actually, I broke TWO), a microwave, and our oven. Those aren't the only things, those are just the ones I am willing to share.And now, I'm pretty sure I have broken our … [Read more...]
Boot Me: Revisited
So...due to an overwhelming response about the boots...this is what I went with...And now I am the proud owner of shiny new riding boots. Which, of course, now has me scouring department stores and online for awesome new tights and knee-his to wear with them. And I am trying to embrace leggings.I … [Read more...]
Boot Me!
Now here's where I ask you for some advice!I need to buy a new pair of boots for winter and I'm trying to decide between three different pairs. They are three VERY different pairs. Pair #1: The Button Uggs. I have never really been interested in Uggs at all. I kind of find them, well, Uggly. But, I … [Read more...]
Mom Beauty Tip of the Day
There is one thing that's clear when you go from being YOU to being MOMMY...Your life and your time is really no longer your own. Gone are the days when you can take your time showering, hair styling, cosmetics-ing....Showering becomes something desperate that you do when your baby is sleeping and … [Read more...]
Sneaky Chef
Fine, I admit it. My preschooler is not big on the vegetable. In fact, she's a suuuuper picky eater. I wish I had started giving her whole-grain and whole wheat bread from the get-go, because unless her bread is white white white, she will NOT eat it.(I will not make the same mistake with my son. … [Read more...]
Nobody Has to Know Your Secrets!
There has been a lack of sleep in our house. I'm sure you are familiar with this whole not sleeping thing. My husband has a cold. Both of the girls have colds. And while I haven't come down with my cold yet, I know it's coming. And while I would love to spend the day at home in my yoga pants, I … [Read more...]