Mommy tweets: Kourtney Kardashian's baby shower, Vanessa Lachey, Snooki
Kourtney Kardashian baby shower Kourtney Kardashian baby shower From Kim Kardashian's nude Paper magazine spread to Khloé Kardashian's strange KKK Instagram post, the Kardashians have been literally...
View ArticleBeing cozy is all about the food
Crock pots, hot chocolate, chicken noodle soup... are you cozy yet? Sure, Margo lives in Southern California and totally misses bundling up, but the other moms rave about their favorite comfort foods...
View ArticleThe worst questions and comments when you're TTC
Just relax, they say. If you do, you'll get pregnant right away, they say. This advice is well-meaning, but it only serves to grate on the nerves of someone who is trying to conceive. Not only does it...
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Why you need to let your kid wreck your kitchen
When the middle school Spanish teacher sent home a baking project for the students this fall, my tween daughter insisted she wanted to do it. There were two versions of the traditional bread recipe,...
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Mom's Must-haves: Kids' vitamins to help stay healthy through the holidays
Animal Parade Tooth Fairy: No one likes cavities My kids brush their teeth way more regularly now that I got them cool light-up toothbrushes. But I'm still concerned about their oral health —...
View ArticleI hate that my kids' grandparents are divorced
We are fortunate to live within driving distance of all of our parents: my mom and dad, my husband's mom and her third husband, and my husband's dad and his second wife. When we were first married, we...
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DIY paper tube Pilgrims and Indians for Thanksgiving
Supplies: Empty toilet paper rolls Construction paper Scissors Glue Marker Feathers Directions: 1. Make a face To make the Indian, cut out a skin-toned strip of paper and glue it around the paper tube...
View ArticleKirk Cameron wants moms to get back in the kitchen and save Christmas
Kirk Cameron post Kirk Cameron post I am a Christian, and I was also a child of the '80s. Maybe that's why I still have dreamy feelings about Kirk Cameron. I just can't let my Growing Pains crush die....
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7 Ways to make Christmas less hectic and a lot more fun
You know what else is true about kids and holidays? It is, or at least has the potential to be, insanity. Top-to-bottom insanity. Between the shopping and the wrapping and the baking and the...
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The dos and don'ts of holiday presents for new babies
And I, for one, am absolutely thrilled about it. Having a new baby at Christmas is so wonderful; it gives new life to all the wonderful holiday traditions and makes this time of year extra special....
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Mom creates an award-winning line of dolls for girls who play sports
For four years, Norgaard coached her daughter Grace's Girls on the Run program. "It is an amazing program which teaches girls confidence through running," she says. "I saw the program change the lives...
View ArticleThe thanklessness of motherhood
Just last week, I had to turn around immediately after school drop-off, drive back home to find Lily's cleats, and return to school just to deliver them to her. Did I get so much as a thank you? No, I...
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The Mamafesto: Why this mom says #ThxBirthControl!
Thanks, Birth Control: The Song Thanks, Birth Control: The Song Birth control has many wonderful features. It helps prevent pregnancy, regulates hormones, relieves cranky period symptoms, alleviates...
View ArticleI'm not inviting my toddlers to Thanksgiving dinner
While I am technically a new parent with young children, this isn't my first rodeo. When I think about planning an elaborate holiday meal for what truly is my favorite time of year, all I can think...
View ArticleCouple announces pregnancy through adorable photo trick (VIDEO)
Surprise pregnancy announcement Surprise pregnancy announcement Katharine and Kris Camilli planned to share their pregnancy news with close friends and family members in a memorable way. They wanted...
View Article10 Aspects of your parenting style that don't matter once your kid is in school
When your children are babies, the sense of responsibility is practically crushing. It all comes down to one major question: "How do I not f*** this kid up?" That manifests in making some very careful...
View ArticleNaNoWriMo's Young Writers Program may be just what your child needs
For both child and parent, NaNoWriMo can enliven this time period. It is a wonderful way to engage in a project together that is both educational and fun. If you are new to this program, here is what...
View ArticleMom sentenced to 78 years in prison on horrific child abuse charges
Lakechia Schonta Stanley, 34, was sentenced last Friday on a number of assault and endangerment charges. In her case, the abuse of her children was described as "systematic torture." According to her...
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How I give my young daughter the privacy she needs
Many days I have found her curled up in her bed, jotting down her deepest thoughts, feelings and dreams in a notebook or on a pad of paper. Soon after, I typically hear a scream, followed by, "Mom,...
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is like nowhere else on earth
I didn't know what to expect on my recent visit to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. I assumed it would be a sad visit. I know cancer. My own father died of cancer. My uncle. My aunt....
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