By now tots are back in their routines and ruling their schools. We've loved seeing Katie, Noah, and Miya head to class and want to see more! Before your first day of school photos are little more than a memory (hey — Halloween is just around the corner!), show off your backpack shots in our Sugarbabies group. We'd love to feature your tyke on Lil! Took your picture on your phone? Don't worry, Read more

Meatloaf, again? Every mama has a dinner that she can practically make with her eyes closed. She turns to it when she's pressed for time or just isn't in the mood to think up a new meal. Whether it's breakfast for dinner or another variation of rotisserie chicken, we want to know what you cook up on a regular basis. I'll kick things off with my top three go-to dinners for the kids: Pasta and Read more

There are certain items that are considered standard operating equipment when it comes to packing a diaper bag. Once those items are present and accounted for, moms can turn their attention to the other things that will keep both mama and her tot comfortable when out of the house. My bag (which is usually so full that I need a crane to lift it) is always stocked with: Clean and dirty pouches Read more

Daydream away! Just when you think you have put the finishing touches on your lil one's nursery, a new product comes along and you consider an overhaul. While we are willing to rush out and buy some items, others are placed in the "someday" category. What's on your wish list? Tell us below! Read more

Life changes once a lil one enters the picture. The spontaneity a mama previously enjoyed often gives way to routines and sleep schedules, making mom wistful for her pre-baby days. If a hot tub time machine really did exist, I'd use it to tell my pre-motherhood self to: Travel more! Yes, you can travel with kids, but sightseeing in a foreign city with tots in tow is more difficult. Get off the Read more

Goodnight Moon or The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Your lil one's bookshelf may be bursting with board books and tomes filled with nursery rhymes, but it is only a matter of time before she'll light up at the sight of some and frown the instant she sees others. My tots both showed their love for three now well-worn copies of: The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Read more

A pint of ice cream and pass the pickles? Pregnancy cravings can easily get the best of an expectant mama or, more likely, her partner if she isn't prepared. I never had any crazy late night cravings (like vegetarians who suddenly need meat), but I did find myself eating more of these three things: Mexican food Gummy candy Bagels Pickles with ice cream or eggs round the clock, tell us: what was Read more

A purse overflowing with saltines, wrists sporting antisickness bands, and a desk drawer filled with ginger drops are sure signs of a woman battling morning sickness. While some expectant mamas, like Celine Dion, welcome the daily (or hourly) reminders of their pregnancy, many will try just about anything to keep the mad dashes to the restroom at bay. My top three remedies included: Homemade Read more

Strawberries are one of Summer's sweetest treats. A late Winter harvest of the juicy, Vitamin C and fiber-filled red berries has drastically reduced their prices, making them more accessible than ever. Their abundance and this weekend's California Strawberry Festival have inspired me to head to the kitchen and see what new dishes I can whip up for my tots over the next few days. I challenge you Read more