I love hosting contests. They are a fun way to create "buzz" and excitement around useful products...and it's always fun for a mama to receive new baby/mama gear for free. There are, however, three contest rules that need to be followed. The following rules apply to all contests on Metropolitan Mama from today onward unless […]
Beauty shines from within, but it often is first judged by our outward appearances - especially our smiles. Clean, sparkling, white teeth contribute not only to a captivating smile...but also to good health. Surprisingly, the health of our teeth affects the health of our bodies (and our babies - read this if you're pregnant or […]
You've probably seen jane cosmetics products at Target, Walgreens, or your nearest grocery store. According to the jane website, jane "represents every woman" and jane "stands for sophistication and beauty." Best of all, jane is affordable and widely available across the U.S. jane recently sent me their nearly foundation tinted moisturizer to review. My sister […]
Whether you work part time or full time for someone else, part time or full time for yourself, or at home as a SAHM, being organized will help you in your plight toward achieving peace and productivity in your life. One important way to do that is to conquer the piles of paperwork in your […]
I just read the best parenting/family book of 2008 (okay, it was published in 2007, but I just read it...). It's revolutionary actually. It will rock your perspectives, alter your thinking, and change your world (literally). It's Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care by Dr. Alan Greene. When I […]
Until I had my Little Beauty, I never knew that breastfeeding could be so complicated. There's nothing to it, I thought, Stick baby to boob. Baby eats. End of story. Actually, that's just the beginning. There are SO many things to know and consider - from positions to pumping to pacifiers. The topic actually requires […]
Before you all start leaving me "Congratulations!" messages, I have to say that I'm not pregnant with #2 (yet). That's just the title of the book that I'm reviewing today. Published by DK Publishing in 2007, "I'm Pregnant! Now What Do I Eat?" is written by Dr. Hope Ricciotti, an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical […]
* HOT OFF THE PRESS * "Long considered a trusted partner by parents in providing healthy food and drink options for kids, Thermos has brought its superior insulation technology to a new line of children’s products for ages six months and older. In addition to providing added protection from spoilage and foodborne illnesses, Thermos also […]