Growing up, I loved Halloween. Unlike other kids, though, I wasn’t crazy about Halloween because of all the candy I could get, (that my mom would then hide away and dole out as rewards throughout the year) but more because of the fact that we got to dress up and go knock on our neighbors’ […]
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Moso Bags: Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Air Purifiers
*This is sponsored product review Part I: THE SKINNY (in other words, what’s the product being reviewed, why is it different and why should I consider buying it?) What is a Moso Bag? The Moso Bag is a “non-toxic, eco-friendly, fragrance free, extremely effective air purifier that absorbs odors, bacteria, harmful pollutants and allergens. It […]
Preparing for the First Three Months: Teleclass Re-Cap
During this tip-filled teleclass, expert Dana Rosenbloom shared practical information on topics such as bathing a newborn without feeling like you need to be an octopus; including healthy sleep habits from the start; how to make tummy time comfortable for a baby who hates being on her belly; and whether you can really hold your […]
Lessons From a Seven-Month-Old
In the blink of an eye – and many sleep-deprived nights – my youngest has moved beyond look-at-me babyhood and into the I-want-to-explore-everything phase. He’s the attempter of all things and master of none. He keeps trying new things and yet, rarely does he manage to accomplish what he wants to. Yesterday, I found him […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-in-Law Bad-Mouths Her Daughter-in-Law
When Garrison and I married 30 years ago, it was clear that my mother-in-law (MIL) thought her son was “marrying down.” Garrison said then, and has always said, I should ignore her because she’s a hopeless snob and she’ll never accept me. Even so, I have always been polite and respectful to my MIL, while […]
Can I Do Abdominal Exercises During Pregnancy?
Can I still do abdominal exercises – like crunches – while I’m pregnant? It is very important to maintain strength and stability in the core to help support the exaggerated curves of the spine and the weight of the growing fetus during pregnancy. However, one needs to be mindful of the manner in which it […]
Sweet Potato Granola
What better way to start the day than with sweet crunchy granola? I had a sweet potato in my fruit bowl and wanted to do something creative with it. The granola took very little time to prepare and came out crunchy, slightly sweet and perfect in oatmeal or on yogurt. You can even pack it […]
Kidfresh: Delicious, Healthy & Organic Frozen Meals for Kids (and parents!)
*This is sponsored product review Part I: THE SKINNY (in other words, what’s the product being reviewed, why is it different and why should I consider buying it?) What is Kidfresh? According to Kidfresh founder and NYC dad, Matt Cohen, “Kids’ meals these days… a lot of them are downright scary and often loaded with […]