"It's just a stage." How many times do new parents hear that phrase during their children's early years? But it's true: especially during their first two years, children go through a remarkable range of stages and transitions. One of the most important transitions children make is the one from … [Read more...]
What’s in YOUR Pantry? (and what should be)
So last week I gave you a few tips on what to do in the kitchen to be a better cook, but what about what to have in the kitchen to be a better cook? Having a well-stocked kitchen means that you can prepare great meals and snacks at a moments notice. I'm not going to bore you with the … [Read more...]
400 Words…..
Going through my normal rounds of blog reading, I came across a slew of bloggers via Erin Margolin - who I'm a man fan of - and they were all taking part in this writing exercise about 400 Words on Things That They Love. And I was inspired. Will you be? I'd love to see your 400 … [Read more...]
What I know.
When I write here there are often strong reactions. When I share my situation, my mistakes and my feelings many people get angry. In fact, it can feel a bit like they have rallied the town together, armed with torches and pitchforks and in a wild frenzy they begin their witchhunt. And I am the … [Read more...]
2012 – My Promise to Myself
Although it is already January 9th for me it is Day 1 of the New Year. Today is the first day back at school and the first day in weeks that I have sat at my desk without interruption. Today is the first day I have thought about what 2012 might bring for me, my family, and UrbanMoms. Many … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Goodness
I have written before about Cuyler being gluten and dairy/casein free.It has often posed challenges. Especially in the early days. We started back in early 2005 when Cuyler was 2 years old. We noticed changes immediately and knew that this was going to be a long term lifestyle for us. … [Read more...]
We Love Cuba!
Well we had an amazing time. This was our first family vacation with all six of us and it was grand. Everyone loved the resort and our excursions.We went to Havana (which will be a separate post, so much to see).We swam with dolphins - I still have mixed feelings about that as they are … [Read more...]
Weekend Roundup! The B’s Have it!!!
Lock up your sons...likely the coolest little girl has arrived. Beyonce and Jay-Z welcomed their daughter yesterday morning in New York City. It's been hard to determine if her name is Ivy Blue or Blue Ivy. Hmm. I really hope it's option #1 because Blue Ivy sounds like a … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: January 2012 Edition
The holidays will be over any minute now, and teachers will be rushing to send home this month's Scholastic flyers! In case turnaround is tight, I thought I'd get a jump on it by posting it in time for you to mark up those flyers and return them post-haste. ElfHow Wet Can You Get - I really like … [Read more...]
Whatcha Watchin’?
Last night I watched five episodes of one the funniest new shows out there, "Up All Night." Have you seen it? I was honestly laughing out loud, all by myself, and I nearly choked on the wad of wine-gums I was working on. Christina Applegate and Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph are comic GOLD together. … [Read more...]
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