Angels or savages – who would have children? via Hathor. A controversial posting from a mom who regrets having children. Children are such a blessing. I hope she sees that before it’s too late. Idiotic Idea of the Day: School Bans Tag Bullying is a big problem in schools, but is a tag ban the […]
Archives for August 2007
Beat Morning Sickness With A Great Pregnancy Cookbook
When I found out I was pregnant, I was concerned about morning sickness. My schedule’s pretty rigorous, and I didn’t want morning sickness to slow me down. At the suggestion of a friend, I started a food journal. I recorded what I ate, when I ate it, and how I felt that day. As a […]
Babywearing Daddy Liev Schreiber
Here is Naomi Watts with Liev Schreiber carrying Alexander in a Lightly Padded Maya Wrap Sling in Olive (fabric 58), available for $53.15. He’s got the rings on his back–which some people prefer for newborns. The sling is 100% hand loomed cotton fabric and the dyes do not contain any poisonous substance. Here’s another source […]
Chic & Unique: Personalized Bibs, Burpies, Blankets from Maggie & Alison
When baby has a special occasion, you know there will be photos. When mealtime arrives, do you risk baby splattering food all over a fancy outfit, strip baby down, or do you cover the cute clothing with an ordinary bib? None of the above–the solution is to use a chic bib from Maggie & Alison! […]
Is Nail Polish Safe During Pregnancy? How to Find a Phylate-Free Nail Polish.
You have to avoid all sorts of stuff during pregnancy. Giving up sushi, wine, soft cheeses (brie and blue cheese) was tough…but doable. I’d ditched the hair dye and cut myself down to one cup of tea a day. I’d even resigned myself to a stuffy nose since I can’t take my regular Zyrtec-D anymore. […]
Cute Clothing for Big Beautiful Babies
Do strangers ask you if your six month old is walking yet? Do nurses jokingly ask if you are feeding your baby enough? Do friends and family wonder how you manage to carry your baby around all day? Do you have a big beautiful baby? Then check out Happy Panda: The Brand for the Bigger […]
Friday Playgroup: August 24, 2007
Please Keep Hands, Feet and All Objects In the Car This mom lost her beautiful daughter this July to a horrible swimming accident. Her writing moves me because she makes such an effort to appreciate “the sparkles” in life. This post touched me in particular because of the “fancy Hannah” shoes. The little things really […]
Happy Housewives
A few months ago I saw author Darla Shine on TV talking about her new book Happy Housewives. Her basic argument was that stay-at-home mothers shouldn’t feel ashamed about being at home but rather demand some respect. I was intrigued, but I never got around to buying her book. I didn’t have a baby, so […]
Amazing Shoes.com Coupon and Sale
Right now Shoes.com has 2,837 styles available in its clearance section, including 1191 chic women’s, 146 hip boys’, and 199 adorable girls’ shoes, like these Naturino Toddler Shoes. Shop Shoes.com for an Additional 20% off Clearance items! (Shoes.com just let us know you need to use coupon code CLEARANCE) This offer valid until 8/27. If […]
Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner’s Guide to Breastfeeding
I don’t doubt that “breast is best,” but I am disturbed by the social pressure in some (primarily middle and upper-middle class) areas to breastfeed.I worry about the problems some women have breastfeeding, the difficulty of balancing breastfeeding and work outside the home, and the challenge of finding a safe and comfortable place to breastfeed […]