I have hundreds (probably thousands) of pictures of my little beauty - and she's not even one yet. But up until recently, they've all been sitting on my computer. That's the one bad thing about digital cameras. I take all of these incredibly cute, my-baby-could-be-a-Gerber-model (really!) pictures and then it takes me FOREVER to actually […]
I recently came across two companies that host "mom camps": Camp GetAway and Mom-Camp. Both camps provide moms with opportunities to relax, unwind, learn new skills, and hang out with friends. When my daughter was an infant, I wouldn't have even considered leaving her...especially overnight. But as she approaches her first birthday and we're getting […]
My baby is 10 1/2 months old and she is in the on-the-go, into-everything, absolutely-adorable stage. Here are two "luxury" (wanted, but not needed) items that I would love to try: 1. Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat $24.992. Preschoolians shoes for walkers $39.95
Thanks to Kevin Burke over at Light Iris for calling my attention to an MSNBC story entitled, "Moms' Road Back to Work Often Bumpy." Essentially, the article discusses the difficulties that many mothers encounter when they attempt to return to the workforce after an extended time at home with kids. One quote, in particular, stuck […]
There are a variety of local and national baby fairs and events that are geared to new and expecting parents. Essentially, they have the same features as any career fair, home & garden show, or bridal expo...tons of people trying to sell you products, crowded aisles, occasional freebies, and lots of little boxes where you […]
A new study was recently released by Pew Research Center. The results indicate that mothers consider part-time work to be their ideal working situation (as opposed to full-time work or being a full-time stay-at-home mom). You can find a succinct synopsis of the study at the Light Iris blog, where you can also weigh in […]
I just read a well-written, humorous, and refreshingly honest post on Penelope Trunk's blog. It's dated 6-7-2007 and entitled "Blending my kids and my career (ugh)." Enjoy!
Ocean Wonders Aquarium by Fisher-Price This little aquarium attaches to baby's crib and plays music while little fish and sea creatures swim about. There are three settings: (1) music, lights, and bubbles, (2) music and lights, and (3) music only. The music plays for 10 minutes and then shuts off. I actually was surprisingly delighted […]