Mind the Gap

Whether you're pregnant like me, nursing, or just hanging onto a bit of baby weight for nostalgia's sake, we all have one thing in common: Major boobage. ... [More]

I See London, I See France...

Now that Spring is here (okay, so it's still freezing out; minor technicality.) I'm ready to get a little girlier with my daughter's wardrobe. Is there anything cuter than little girls in sweet little dresses, with their bare, chubby knees poking out just below? The only thing that can possibly ruin the photo op is a glimpse of Cookie Monster stamped onto a pair of saggy size 4 Cruisers. ... [More]

Peeing In Peace, If There Is There Such a Thing

I have developed a wee bit of cynicism about the recent spate of irreverent momoirs and advice books out there for parents. The vast majority have terrific titles...and that's pretty much where you'll want to stop reading. So I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I heard about Peeing in Peace: Tales and Tips for Type A Moms. ... [More]

Kid Rock (Not the Creepy One)

My first concert: Elvis. I was four. And I was singing at the top of my lungs.

Now, three decades later, I'm more in love with music than ever. ... [More]

When You Think of My Family, Think of Booze

We have seen any number of ways to incorporate your kids' photo into gifts - mugs, keychains, jewelry, purses. I think we've unearthed something that tops them all: Alcohol. ... [More]

Coming Out of the Dark

Nothing says motherhood like waking up in the morning to find a little baby with his diaper on half-backwards and the snaps on his onesie done up wrong. Funny things happen at 2:30 AM when you can't see a damn thing you're doing.

Baby Brings the Funny

I've groused before about the practice of sending thank you notes that are supposedly written by the baby. I know it's intended to be cute, but it induces involuntary eyerolls in me. ... [More]

Silver is the New Black

All the 3-going-on-14 little girl's clothes have forced me to become a traditionalist when it comes to dressing my daughter. I'm into the fairly standard tops, bottoms, and dresses -- no ridiculous mini skirts or shiny half-shirts for my toddler. But when it comes to shoes, I like to live on the wild side. ... [More]

A Pinch of Flower

With each change of season I feel the call to update my jewelry drawer. It's a sickness, I know, but with Spring in the air, I just can't be asked to accessorize with the same old same old. Why, even the suggestion of it is shocking. ... [More]

Beautiful Inside and Out

I’m a sucker for great packaging when it comes to beauty products. I know, I know (for all of you with way more common sense)…it’s what is inside that counts, but I can't help being attracted to funky, fresh designs. So trust me when I tell you that Mama Mio has got both the inside and the outside covered. ... [More]

Call Me? We'll Do Cheerios.

A desk full of odd scraps of paper with names and phone numbers scribbled on them - that's what I face each time I want to schedule a playdate for my older daughter. And I know that's what her friends' mothers face too, since I typically scrawl my details on the back of a grocery receipt. ... [More]