This morning on the Today Show, leapers as they're called (babies born on Leap Day), gathered around Al Roker touting their "technical" ages, including a 17-year-old man with gray hair and a … [Continue reading]
MY TODDLER, THE BOSS
February 27, 2012 7 Comments
When I was pregnant and even when the diva was an infant, I wanted to do everything exactly right. Many parents think you have to buy the expensive diapers, feed only organic baby food, play Baby … [Continue reading]
THE ELECTRIC COMPANY HAS NO SENSE OF HUMOR
February 26, 2012 13 Comments
There it is. Every month. Like clockwork. You pull it out of the mailbox and make that low guttural noise, knowing that you won't like what's inside. Slowly you open the stiff envelope and as you look … [Continue reading]
BEEF STIR FRY RECIPE
February 25, 2012 14 Comments
We get it. You're busy. Only in your dreams, do you have time to cook a gourmet meal after a long day, making takeout all the more appealing. But who needs all that MSG and stale fried rice (I know, … [Continue reading]
What I Wish I Could Give Up for Lent
February 21, 2012 24 Comments
I don’t usually start thinking about Lent until Fat Tuesday – it’s just so traumatizing to imagine all the things I could potentially give up for 40 days, like being pregnant all over again, except … [Continue reading]
PAPA DON’T PREACH: WHO NEEDS A DOG WHEN YOU’VE GOT A ONE-YEAR-OLD?
February 18, 2012 5 Comments
It’s amazing how fast The Little One is learning new things. Like the other day when I tried teaching her to fetch my slippers. She was figuring it out, and would have gladly retrieved them for me, … [Continue reading]
THE IMPORTANCE OF A SCHEDULE (AND HOW TOM BRADY AND ELI MANNING RUINED MINE)
February 13, 2012 4 Comments
I learned quickly when the diva was a newborn that a schedule is important for babies – one of the easiest ways to ward off temper tantrums and fussing. And I had it all figured out. Meals, snacks, … [Continue reading]
OOPS, I DID IT AGAIN: The Importance of Rear-Facing Car Seats
February 8, 2012 25 Comments
Who remembers riding in the back of a pickup truck or sitting on their dad's lap while he let's you "drive" without even so much as a seat belt on? Of course you have. We all did it. I'm not going to … [Continue reading]
Valentine’s Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe
February 6, 2012 26 Comments
Is there any meal more comforting on a cold winter day than grilled cheese and tomato soup? Warm up your family's hearts this Valentine's Day with some grilled Mozelle sandwiches and creamy homemade … [Continue reading]
SANITY SAVERS: BEST MONEY-SAVING APPS (PART TWO)
February 5, 2012 1 Comment
As promised, today I’m sharing part two of the best money saving apps (the first two money saving apps can be seen here). If you downloaded the previous apps (or these), let me know what you think … [Continue reading]
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