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]

Two, Two, Two Pants in One

I love the concept of reversible kids clothes. And not just because I'm a shameless laundry avoider. It's more so because I am at times too indecisive to choose between two items--I want them both. So when I came across the entirely reversible swingy, Springy pants from So Anna I knew they were calling to me. ... [More]

Hide (The Veggies) and Go Seek

Despite continued reassurance that we only serve delicious meals at our house, my older daughter stubbornly resists trying new foods. The tears, tantrums and intense negotiation are exhausting. For once, I'd like to sit down to a meal without ever uttering the words "...or you can go straight to bed." ... [More]

Matchy-Matchy, Not Tacky-Tacky

As a fairly style conscious woman, I always thought that looking put together, in body, mind and home was an easy, natural thing. Until I had a kid. And then another one. And now it takes as much energy as I can muster just to pick out a bag that goes with my barely matching outfit. ... [More]

Making Date Night a Reality

There are a few things about parenting that you just don't get until you actually have kids. Okay, a lot of things. But one of them is how difficult it is to find reliable, trustworthy childcare if you're not one of those lucky folks to live near willing family and friends. ... [More]

The Joan Crawford Seal of Approval

I have been known, on more occasions than I should admit, to saving those cheap free hangers you get with purchases. But lately, the sea of plastic has been taking over my daughter's closet, and they just don't cut it for those extra special outfits that deserve a little more TLC. ... [More]

Yoga Moms Do It With Zen

With the massive morning sickness-turned awful reflux that I’ve experienced for the last 6 months, I have gone from yoga enthusiast to...well let's just say a deep forward bend brings with it more than limber muscles (like my breakfast, for instance).  Needless to say, I’ve been dying to get back to my practice as soon as my baby is born.  ... [More]

She Works Hard for the Money So You Better Treat Her Right

One of the hardest aspects of being a working mom is that first day back to work after maternity leave. All things being equal, most of us would rather be at home wiping bums than at the office with our noses up one. Or at least for a few more months. ... [More]

We Can't All Be Arists - Or Maybe We Can

Admittedly I'm a little opinionated when it comes to art. Sometimes I come across a piece I'm considering buying but then I think "hm, if only they'd have done this one little thing..."Apparently I'm not alone here, which is where... ... [More]

Boyz in the Hoodie

As much time as I spend on the web tracking down cool clothes for kids, I'm admit I'm still often at a loss for gifts when I hear a friend has a boy on the way. If only I liked those sailor suits, things would be a whole lot easier. And then I discovered Sir Hayes

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