7 Snacks Mamas May Want to Steal From the Diaper Bag


Updated 04/17/12 2:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Snacks For Kids

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

Which New Family-Themed Show Are You Most Excited to See?


Updated 09/13/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Family-Themed TV Shows

Is your DVR ready? With crisper temperatures in the air and the kids back in school, television execs are betting that moms are ready to plop down in front of the TV for some family-themed shows at night. You already told us that you are excited to see the return of a number of shows in the coming weeks, but there are a few new ones mama may want to add to the DVR lineup. With the success of Read more

Which Family Show Are You Most Excited to Return?


Updated 09/06/11 8:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Family-Themed TV Shows

September may focus on the kids with back to school and the start of Fall extracurricular seasons, but it also gives moms plenty to look forward to. With the kids back in school, it's time to fall back into routines and fill the DVR with our favorite shows. While several family-themed shows won't be making a return to the lineup this year, a good number of them are. Tell me, which show are you Read more

Alyson Hannigan's Tips For the Perfect Mom's Night Out


Updated 05/06/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alyson Hannigan Talks About Date Nights

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

Mia Hamm Talks Kids in Sports and Making Exercise a Priority in Her Life


Updated 04/20/11 11:17 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview with Mia Hamm About Kids, Sports, Exercise and Postpartum Weight Loss

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

Mom-Me Time: The Winner, in the Long Run


Updated 03/23/11 2:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Lessons of Motherhood

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

The Middle: Does Your Life Revolve Around Your Children?


Updated 01/12/11 10:38 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Does Your Life Revolve Around Your Kids?

Has your home been taken over by children? On last night's hilarious episode of The Middle, Frankie and Mike decide to take back their house after realizing that their lives revolve around the whims and demands of Axel, Sue, and Brick. As part of the effort, the parents plan meals around their own preferences, have a hangover-inducing date night, and stop shuttling their kids and running Read more

No Excuses! 15 Simple Suggestions For Mom-Me Time


Updated 01/21/11 10:00 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Nice Ways to Relax Mom

Making time for yourself is never easy, but it should always be a priority. I wish I could be with my children every waking moment (and watch them while they sleep), but it's important for their development, my growth as a mother and my relationship with my husband that I get alone time to decompress every once in a while. Here are some of my favorite ways to relax, celebrate my mommy-hood, Read more

Wake Up to Makeup, Expert Tips For Mom's Morning Routine


Updated 08/26/10 8:30 AM · Posted by babysugar · 1 comment

Fall Makeup Tips For Moms

When it comes to the morning rush, mom often has to compromise her mirror time. Despite time constraints, ladies like to look their best so we asked Taymour, a makeup artist at Paul Labrecque salon in NYC for some quick makeup tips to simplify a mother's routine. Powdered foundation is easy to apply and hides many flaws. NARS Dual Powder in Stromboli is "neutral and works for Read more

Do You Feel Guilty Doing Things Without Your Kids?


Updated 08/18/10 9:49 PM · Posted by babysugar · 6 comments

Having Fun Without the Kids

The kids are gone, so let the party begin! Moms spend so much time planning their lives around their tots that when they actually find themselves in a child-free way, they often don't know what to do with themselves. With the kids off at camp, or spending chunks of their Summer vacations at grandma's house, many parents are doing the unthinkable – not sitting around and wondering how their Read more