How2 Tip of the Week: When traveling, if you have to take off something something valuable, like a ring, a watch or pair of glasses, always put it a small, preferably zippered, container, then put that container into your purse/bag/briefcase. That way, when you clutch your heart in fear later, realizing what you forgot, you can relax knowing your valuables are safe and within reach.
Traveling with a baby can be challenging under the best circumstances. But traveling with two, by yourself, is an all out obstacle course. Worse, I can think of no situation where strangers feel more justified in making “helpful” observations about the state of your child’s hunger, teething, need of a nap, etc. Stop those busy bodies before they start! Below is a list of tips on how to “look like you know what you’re[…]
Buying a gift for kids is tough. Most have far more than they need already, and they pull no punches if what they unwrap fails to impress. Plus, I can tell you from personal experience that, most parents are loathe to haul home any more crap! Below are some gift ideas that are kid tested and mother approved. A bubble machine, (with batteries and bubbles). I love it by the[…]
Well behaved mommies seldom make history. They get a sitter rather thing tote their babies around town. I’ve decided to be a Sassy Mommy. I found an unexpected ally at the history Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Carol E Borrowman, the book expert on The Morning Blend came up with this list of fun reads for your kids this time of year. Thought I’d pass it along! 1. “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams and Megan Lloyd young readers (2-5) This is the perfect picture book for Halloween, especially for children 3 and under. It’s about an old lady who’s followed[…]
Now and then you hear a story that makes you say — “Wow, that’s great! I’m glad you told me that!” When I hear those, I like to share them. Click here to see us talk about this on on “The Morning Blend”. So here’s one from a good friend and former producer of mine who lives in Portland, Oregon. Enjoy! So it was a crazy week at work, so[…]
Since when do I have “Married Hair”? Click here to see us chat about Married Hair on The Morning Blend. This alarming realization about my hair came to me recently, on a rare evening out with my husband. In celebration, I’d taken some time in getting ready — showering “all the way”, (ie washing my hair), and taking the time to blow it out with a round brush. To the[…]
I started crying this weekend while sorting through baby clothes that my daughter has recently outgrown. She’s just about to turn six months old, so all the sweet little things that I bought before she was born are now too small. So I need to get rid of them to make room for new things. But I loved the old things and chose them before I actually had a baby[…]
Experienced parents roll their eyes at my naiveté when I say this, but I am determined to raise a musical child. I had a girlfriend in college who impressed all of us one night when she started making beautiful music on a piano that, until she arrived, none of us had even noticed in the common area of our dorm. She said yes, of course her parents had made her take[…]
Filling in on The Morning Blend is always a blast! So the last time I was there, I wanted to send a thank you card to my co-host, Tiffany Ogle. It was the perfect opportunity to try out Red Stamp, my latest iPhone App. This magical service allows you to create a virtual thank you card, using your own photo, and one of their dozens of templates. You can then[…]