As I mentioned in a previous post, nursing clothes are not a necessity...but they can be very nice. Especially in circumstances that may require you to nurse in public (example: taking a trip by plane). I know some women feel comfortable nursing anytime, anywhere - but I'm a more private person. If I am […]
It's hard to recommend bras to other moms because not all moms (and not all boobs) are created equal. Some moms like underwire; others hate it. Some moms want padding to "enhance"; others want to minimize. Some prefer the snug fit of sports bras; others don't like wearing bras at all. It's really a very […]
I have to admit: when I first saw this product, I kind of scrunched up my eyebrows in skepticism. It seemed like just another useless "invention" that might appear on the Home Shopping Network or in a package with one of those cheesy "As Seen on TV" labels (that somehow always manage to get my […]
Tonight I pulled already-prepped calzones out of my refrigerator for dinner. I put them on a baking pan, set a timer, and let the savory smells of cheese, pepperoni, olives, and ricotta fill our house. No stress. No fuss. No hassle. Thanks to Dream Dinners, a meal-prep place that "provides everything you need to assemble […]
Dilemma: You want to take "mom & baby" photos a day or two after the birth, but you still look 3 months pregnant and your face shows that you just went through the marathon of birth (the tired eyes, the washed-out skin, etc.). What's a girl to do? Here are a few tips: Wear solid […]
We're about to get rid of this monster of a filing cabinet: Thanks to Neat Receipts, a mobile scanner and digital filing system: Here's how it works: You scan in your receipts, business cards, invoices, recipes, medical insurance forms, just about anything. Then, this smart little guy "identifies and extracts the important information—and automatically organizes it […]
KangaRoom Storage launched in 2006 with a mission to provide "functional, fashion-forward, unique storage solutions." You'll find bins, baskets, bookshelves, totes, chests, and trays in bright colors and one-of-a-kind designs on Kangaroom's website. The items are cheery and fun and well-suited for family and/or kids' rooms. We were sent the Corky Wall Organizer ($29.99) in […]
You're a colorful girl in a colorful world. Why stick to boring bags when you can liven up your look with bright, springerful colors? Don't you just love this fun and functional laptop backpack: Piggy Back Backpack ($89)? Or maybe you're a new mom and you'd be more inclined to carry a fashionable Baby-umptious diaper […]