Mommy's little helper.
As I've mentioned, I am starting to potty train my lil one by getting her excited to pee and poo. A funny thing to get your kid psyched about, it's a necessary evil on the road to diaperless freedom. The one drawback is that my mom–me time in the loo is mine no more. My "wee" one follows me into the bathroom each and every time I go. To see what she does behind closed doors, read more Read more
It's Saturday night and you are headed to a glitzy affair. Your hubby is dapper, your frock is smashing, and the kids are sawing logs. One last check in the mirror and you realize, your gray hairs have sprouted out all over the place. What's a girl to do? For graying moms who are on the go and can't make it to a three–hour hair appointment to touch up those roots, Color Mark temporary hair Read more
Yesterday, I shared my dressing room disaster and then coincidentally, came across another mum's dressing room debacle on Jezebel. Unfortunately, this one ended up much worse. To read this mama's embarrassing moment, read more Read more
How would you like a place that provides drop-in childcare in a safe and fun environment for preschool through school-age children day and night? If that sounds like perfection, check out Kids Park. This place is the answer to many parents' prayers. The space is dedicated to preschool and school-age children who need a place to roam, play, and learn while mom and dad step out for an errand, job Read more
When I met a woman with a daughter about the same age as my lil girl, we got to talking and realized we lived near each other and swapped numbers. When it came to the mommy date, I was walking into uncharted territory. To learn more about being a social butterfly, read more Read more
Sure, we all aim to eat three well-rounded meals each day, with a healthy snack tucked in for good measure. But how often does that really happen for moms on the go? More often than not, we find ourselves fishing through the diaper bag looking to snag one of our lil ones' snacks as we dart between playdates and music classes — and a handful of Goldfish crackers doesn't do much to satisfy your Read more
Even those with expanding tummies like to tie one on once in a while. Since babies-to-be and booze don't mix, expectant mommies can now reach for a mocktail. Serving up over one hundred of nutritional libations for moms in the making, Margarita Mama: Mocktails for Moms-to-Be ($11) can be put to good use at a baby shower or summer barbecue. Pregnant women can party it up with the Bed Rest Read more
Alyson Hannigan knows the value of a night off from mommy-duty. Though the mom of one — daughter Satyana, 2 — says her tot is a "love bug, (she) always wants to be in our arms," the actress makes taking a break from the terrible twos part of her regular routine. The How I Met Your Mother star sat down with me to discuss her latest project with StubHub to encourage moms to take a night off Read more
The weather may be downright cold in some parts of the country, but Spring sports are in full swing, meaning bats are hitting, balls are flying, and there is plenty of opportunity for lil ones to get some fresh air and exercise while honing their skills. As a Hall of Fame soccer star and mother of twins, Mia Hamm knows a thing or two about kids and sports – especially flying objects that can Read more
Like lots of moms, I'm very good at extolling the benefits of me time. Studies have shown that when moms take time for themselves, they feel better about themselves, are better parents to their kids, and are better partners to their spouses. But actually scheduling time for ourselves – between work, school runs, doctor's appointments, team practices, etc. – is easier said than done. Sometime Read more
