The truth is, babies don't actually need all that much. If you think about the work of a baby -- eat, sleep, poop, repeat -- the items required to accomplish those tasks are pretty minimal. So, where does all the excess stuff that fills the homes of new parents come from? Most of the items we acquire in the first year of parenthood are designed for our own comfort, … [Read more...] about Help! My House Is Overrun By Baby Gear
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10 Tips To Manage Your Household Budget
Taking care of a family is hard enough, but managing the finances can seem next to impossible. Not only do you want to give them everything you can, but you also want to do it all without breaking the bank. Here are 10 ways to create and manage a budget that you can stick to that provides your family with what they need. 1. Track Your Spending Habits. There are several … [Read more...] about 10 Tips To Manage Your Household Budget
THE HOUSE $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
We are always in for anything involving Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler - so we're thrilled for Warner Bros. Pictures' THE HOUSE. This hilarious new comedy hits theatres on June 30th. After Scott and Kate Johansen (Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler) lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a … [Read more...] about THE HOUSE $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season
A lot of people find the holidays stressful... but have you ever considered that your pet might feel the same way? Imagine you're only about eight inches tall and roughly 10 pounds. Now imagine that your world is suddenly full of new stuff, like strangely breakable colored balls hung from a giant tree and people you've never met before! It can be pretty hard for pets to … [Read more...] about Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season
An Extraordinary “Ordinary” Person
For this series, MOMS DO THE MOST AMAZING THINGS, I’ve interviewed celebrities, TV personalities, and New York Times bestselling authors, but I know from personal experience that the extraordinary often goes unrecognized in “ordinary” people. Not on camera. Not with a million followers on Instagram. Not on anyone’s most influential list. I’ve met many of them in my work with … [Read more...] about An Extraordinary “Ordinary” Person