When booking your spot at the Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower, you might be curious about the advantages of the highest ticket tier. Spring 2013, my husband and I attended the Biggest Baby Shower in NYC. We were Ultimate Ticket holders. And, for the good of interested parties everywhere (Big City Moms hosts events in NYC, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco) I'm going to … [Read more...] about Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower: What I Got With The Ultimate Ticket
Cloth Diapers: 27 Questions
As an organic-eating, glass-instead-of-plastic mommy, you would think I'd be a cloth diaper fan. Sadly, my laziness limits my ability to give enough shits about the environment when it comes to Clark's dirty diapers. Also, my husband is an obsessive coupon clipper, and, so far, we've paid no more than $20/month for diapers. I have nothing against cloth diapering, but I am … [Read more...] about Cloth Diapers: 27 Questions
5 Steps for Professional-Looking DIY Infant Holiday Photos
Everyone wants to share photos of their little one dressed up for the holidays, but few people want to spend the extra cash on hiring a professional photographer. While there are certainly several advantages to working with a pro, you can easily take high quality holiday photos with your iPhone. Yes, you read that correctly: take your baby's holiday pictures with an … [Read more...] about 5 Steps for Professional-Looking DIY Infant Holiday Photos
What to Get For Baby’s First Christmas
The holidays are just around the corner, and for new moms and dads everywhere, the question of the hour is, "What should I get my baby for Christmas?" It's a complicated question. Since your baby won't remember this holiday, it's probably a good idea to err on the side of practicality. But practical gifts don't have to be boring (also, practical gifts aren't always … [Read more...] about What to Get For Baby’s First Christmas
5 Things People Need to Stop Saying to New Parents
I'm not even going to write an intro. We're just going to dive into the meat and potatoes on this one. 1. "You look tired." Um, hello. I know. I am tired. Are you offering to help me? No? Then STFU and tell me I look fabulous. 2. "Have you tried…" Yes. I have tried all of the things. All of the things. No, I did not forget to burp the baby. No, my baby is not cold. … [Read more...] about 5 Things People Need to Stop Saying to New Parents