You may recall that I interviewed Pediatric Dentist Michael Hanna, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, in late November to bring you tips about caring for your baby's teeth. This is a follow-up post for moms who are still struggling to make brushing teeth a part of their family's routine...perhaps due to […]
I have another healthy snack option for you to consider. MI-DEL Cookies are all-natural cookies made with organic/natural flour and without high fructose corn syrup. Most of the cookies in the MI-DEL collection are "snaps": you'll find ginger snaps, vanilla snaps, chocolate snaps, oatmeal raisin snaps, and lemon snaps. MI-DEL also offers honey graham crackers […]
As a mom, I like cosmetics that are easy-to-use, that look great, and that last a long time (i.e. I don't have to keep re-applying them). My complaint about most mascaras is that they always seem to smudge or flake after daily wear. I end up with "raccoon eyes" and I wonder if it was […]
The National Association of Professional Organizers has deemed January "Get Organized Month." It seems appropriate since I tend to go on a huge clean, purge, and straighten "kick" after New Years. If you're like me and you're setting some goals in this area, you'll probably enjoy "meeting" Debbie Lillard, a professional organizer serving the Philadelphia […]
If you have a baby or toddler who co-sleeps with you for part or all of the night, then you are probably very familiar with this scenario.Beginning of the night: Snuggles, Sweetness, Sleeping... YOU: Uh-oh. (Groggy, sitting up quickly)HUSBAND: What? What is it? (looks down) Oh no! Not again!YOU: (pulling the sheets off quickly)HUSBAND: (running […]
Today was the last day of my breastfeeding series sponsored by La Leche League, but stay tuned in the coming months for your chance to win books, cosmetics, baby gear, workout clothes, healthy snack items and more! One quick note about entering contests on my site, please be sure to leave your e-mail address or […]
Although I'm not contemplating weaning quite yet, I know there are probably plenty of moms out there who are struggling with the decision and how to go about it. La Leche League International graciously offered to donate a copy of "How Weaning Happens" by Diane Bengson for today's giveaway. I made up a few common […]
I always knew that I would breastfeed, but I thought that I'd breastfeed about six months, a year max. Then, my Little Beauty came along and I realized that you have to either give breastmilk or formula until baby's first birthday. Formula didn't seem like the right choice for our family so I kept nursing. […]