Valentine's Day: a made-up Hallmark holiday - commercialism at its finest. Its trademarks are $50 bouquets of roses that would cost $10 any other day, $7 greeting cards, and convenience store chocolates. Everything you ever wanted (not). But, still, everyone who has a someone loves Valentine's Day. It's an opportunity to be mushy. Unless you have a baby. Then it's a challenge. … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a Six Month Old
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25 TLC Shows Now on Netflix
Update 3/17/2018: 100+ TLC Shows now on Amazon Prime UPDATE: Your favorite TLC shows have moved to Hulu. To find out what's there, click here. If you want a 2 week free trial to Hulu, click here. I'm not going to lie: since I became I mom, I've been watching an embarrassing amount of television. At first, I was defensive about it. But then I realize television was saving … [Read more...] about 25 TLC Shows Now on Netflix
Going Shopping Alone, at Target, with a Newborn
Ok, so maybe I didn't go "alone" because, technically, Clark was with me. But, truthfully, he wasn't much help. Actually, he was more of a nuisance. Tightly pressed against my belly and chest in his Beco baby carrier, Clark decided to grunt, squirm, and squeal when most inappropriate (ex: when I was trying to pick out panties. Embarrassing). Since I haven't purchased any … [Read more...] about Going Shopping Alone, at Target, with a Newborn
My 9 Week Old Son Loves Katy Perry, and I’m Not Mad About It
Pretty much the only thing that quiets my darling baby boy is Katy Perry. Yes, blue-wigged, candy-cane pastied Katy Perry. And, you know what? I'm not mad about it. One beat of a Katy Perry song and my two month old enters a world of wonder, and he no longer grunts or squeals. In fact, he doesn't make a single peep during the Katy Perry movie. I suppose it's because he wants … [Read more...] about My 9 Week Old Son Loves Katy Perry, and I’m Not Mad About It
Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need
Everyone has their own tips & tricks for raising your bundle of joy. But those other people don't know what they're talking about. I'm here to tell you the truth. From swaddling blankets to sleeping through the night, you don't need to look any further for your newborn advice. 1. An extra pair of hands. Actually, you might need 2 extra pairs of hands. That's four … [Read more...] about Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need