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

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

If a flashback to pre-baby days sounds like more than your mom friends can handle, throw something a bit more low-key. Invite the ladies over for a Sweats and the City event. There's no primping or planning involved. Leave the lil darlings with daddy and head over to the host's house for a meeting of the mamas. This kickback fete is all about lounging and relaxing. Read more

Kiss the hubby and kids goodbye and head out the door for a few hours of freedom! Everybody needs a break, but lots of mothers don't take the time to indulge themselves so we're giving hardworking women some inspiration to get the girls together for a Moms' Night Out! If want to revisit your past, organize a Flashback to Pre-Baby Days soiree complete with adult food, games and conversation. Read more

We've discussed the things mamas take for granted in their pre-baby days, but one that stood out was indulging in a few drinks and sleeping it off the next day. Watching the trailer for the upcoming film The Hangover may make parents a bit nostalgic for those cocktailing days, but as any mum who has suffered through a morning after knows, hangovers and motherhood don't mix. Photo courtesy of Read more

Good conversation with girlfriends is something lots of women take for granted. Before kids, gabbing and hanging out with the gals happened on a whim. When one friend becomes a mama and the others aren't quite there, the chitchat doesn't have to end. With a bit of advanced planning, there are a number of ideal locales for entertaining your kiddos and spending time with childless friends. Photo Read more

It's hard to know what to say or do when a friend loses a child or finds out her offspring is ailing. So rather than trying to read another woman's mind, hand her a journal so she can empty her thoughts onto its pages. Mothers tend to take care of others before themselves and in trying times, it's nice to give them a medium to express their fears, frustrations, hopes and wishes in private. Read more

Stuck in line at the bank, waiting for a table at a crowded restaurant or sitting in traffic with your tots? Parents often find themselves fumbling for something to occupy their youngsters. But all they have to do is grab their iPhone. An ever-growing number of applications geared toward lil ones are offered for a few bucks and may distract them for a matter of minutes. From apps that are Read more

Whether you've got one babe, a brood, or a bun in the oven, motherhood (or impending motherhood) can rob you of your beauty sleep. So fake the healthy glow you used to take for granted by using some of our tips to create the illusion that you've been snoozing like a baby! Source Read more