As parents, there are some things that are a given: Don’t let your kids touch the stove. Don’t let your kids eat the dogs food. Don’t let the baby miss a nap. These are all pretty common knowledge. Well, we’ve had to add a new one to our list. This weekend we made a rookie […] Read more…
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Don’t Kiss That Baby!!!
To kiss or not to kiss? That’s the question I have for you. I was browsing a few mommy sites not too long ago and came across a topic that stuck with me. The post was by the mom of a little girl. She posed the question of kissing your child on the lips. Is […] Read more…
The Baby Ban
“We feel that [our restaurant] is not a place for young children,” the owner, Mike Vuick, said to customers in an e-mail. “Their volume can’t be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers.” – from mommytracked.com These are the words of the owner of McDain restaurant in Pennsylvania. He has apparently had […] Read more…
Mommy Brain – It’s Real
When pregnant have you: Gone into a room for something only to forget what you were looking for? Struggled to find the words for simple, everyday things Did any of the above continue even AFTER you delivered the baby? Before I was pregnant, I had only heard the term pregnancy brain. Then, I experienced it […] Read more…
R.I.P Caylee
I’ve said nothing. I avoided the topic completely. I turned my head or the channel whenever it came on TV. The Casey Anthony trial is impossible to avoid now. I don’t know if I wanted to pretend it didn’t exist. I don’t think that’s it. I think I just knew that I couldn’t handle knowing […] Read more…
Tots on the pole
If your daughter decides to hit the pole at 18, you’d probably question yourself. Where did you go wrong? Why did she make that choice? At the end of the day though, it would have been her choice as a consenting adult. Sucky choice, but her choice. The same can’t be said when it’s a […] Read more…
Falling into the Gap
Kids are so lucky… really, they are. Think about it. Someone cleans your bottom, makes sure you are fed and A-list designers make a special line of affordable clothing just for you. One of my favorite designer’s, Diane von Furstenberg is coming to Gap Kids with a collection for the wee ones. I am a […] Read more…
I’m Learning…
Motherhood continues to teach me many lessons. This past weekend provided a few. Our weekend was action-packed to say the least. Pull up a chair, lean in close… I’ve got some things to share with you. Whether you have kids, want kids or just like kids… you’ll appreciate this. Our weekend itinerary looked something like […] Read more…
Suri’s Shoes
I don’t care what you say… most some celebrities are NOT like us! I could give you a million reasons why. I’ll start here with this one. Suri Cruise. Her parents are superstars who may have even come from humble beginnings but it seems their little girl won’t be following in their humble footsteps. It […] Read more…
About the Birds & Bees
Get ready to sit down with a sippy cup and have “the talk” with your kids. Yep, that “talk”. OK, maybe not right now but, there’s a book out that says you should be having that talk with little Johnny by age 5! You read right, FIVE. Does that seem crazy early or is it […] Read more…
