(This is the letter I’m sure I’d write to myself years from now when the diapers and sleepless nights and nursing stages are done. This is the letter I’d read over and over on days like yesterday that are particularly tough.) Dear New Mom,I can tell today was a rough day, in a week of […]
Wordless Wednesday: Afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton
Nina-Rose is my only daughter. I am so lucky to have at least one girl so we can do all the fun “girl” stuff together. Recently, I had an awesome afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead with her. It was wonderful to indoctrinate her into the joys of ‘taking tea’ and to create such a […]
Get a FREE journal from Paper Coterie
Paper Coterie, the upscale photo site is offering ALL first time customers a FREE journal just for signing up (an $18 value)! These journals are awesome quality and are super helpful ways to chronicle the everyday happenings of your life. You can add some photos of the kids to the journal cover and then keep it in […]
What real Moms want for Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, I thought I’d share a video put together by Freschetta Pizza about what real moms want for Mother’s Day. It is a cute, quick montage and if you look close enough you’ll even see me! As for what THIS real Mom wants for Mother’s Day…how about a baby? (I’m 9 months […]
Give children around the world a @Shot@Life
Shots are no fun for anyone, especially kids. But what if your kids couldn’t get them? What if your child wouldn’t live past their 5th birthday without the immunizations Americans take for granted? What if getting a shot actually meant your child would LIVE? This is the situation facing many mothers in developing countries and […]
Gift Guide: “Babylicious” gifts for the holidays
Here are a few ideas on what to get the little ones in your family who are too young to have learned the art of Christmas begging. (That will come…soon.)Ella’s KitchenTrying to find ways to fill out your baby’s stocking? Give them the healthy and delicious gift of Ella’s Kitchen fruit and vegetable purées. They […]
“Why yes…I am pregnant with my 4th child!”
It’s true. The belly has popped out. The maternity clothes are back in the closet. The prenatal vitamins are restocked on the shelf. Yup…Maria’s pregnant again! If you have seen me recently you may have guessed my good news, or maybe you just thought I got a little too into the Halloween candy. (Both are […]
