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I ditched my diaper bag for MZ Wallace and haven’t looked back

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Diaper bags are always a dilemma. I’m never happy with my diaper bag. With my daughter, I obsessively searched for a chic bag and purchased a bag from 2...

March 1, 2018
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Society6 Nursery Decor

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I recently discovered, and thus became obsessed, with Society6. The site has unique and affordable home decor from super cool artists. We’re finally setting up a nursery for our...

February 23, 2018
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Playroom Decor You’ll Adore

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I was searching on Amazon for a new playmat and came across the INCX playmat rug that can pull together and double as a storage organizer. It met all...

November 8, 2017
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Care Bear Family Halloween Costumes

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Our family dressed as Care Bears for Halloween. It was adorable and warm, which is important for NJ in October. It started with Grumpy Bear. I saw the onesie...

November 1, 2017
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Must Have App: Shutterfly

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I Just found some really cool black and white pics from circa 2009 thanks to the Shutterfly app on my phone. Everyone needs this app!! Here’s why: It automatically...

October 26, 2017
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Holiday Toy Shopping at Ikea

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Don’t overlook Ikea when doing your holiday toy shopping this year. There are really great deals on items your kids will love. My favorite thing about shopping online at...

October 23, 2017
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Babies

Halloween Treat: Nutramigen

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Moms of babies with formula allergies will appreciate this. We got a real treat last night when we met a family down the street from us. They have a...

November 1, 2017
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My Rainbow Baby

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October 15th is a day to acknowledge the loss of a pregnancy, but near this time, I choose to instead celebrate my rainbow baby, who brought sunshine after those...

October 17, 2017
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Mom Quote:

"You can be a good mother and still follow your dreams."

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Toddlers

Potty training tips

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As soon as G turned three, I laid down the law with potty training. She has been terrified of the potty! I think the flushing noise from public restrooms...

September 22, 2017
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Tiny Dancer

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My baby girl is growing up! Genevive is three now and really ready to learn and interact with other kids. She’s with my mom during the day and not...

September 22, 2017
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Beauty

New Vaseline on the Block

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I don’t drink, but I was attracted to Vaseline’s new Pink Bubbly Lip Therapy. I’m obsessed with trying all the brand’s new flavors. This one smells delightful but lacks...

September 26, 2017
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A rare good day for the hair

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My hair is finally growing out from a haircut that I didn’t like. So let’s celebrate.

September 22, 2017
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Fur children

September 22, 2017

Lucky’s gifts

Lucky and Genevieve were inseparable since the day I brought her home from the hospital. We suddenly had to...

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September 20, 2017

Scout, our unicorn dog

My daughter, Genevieve, has such a vivid imagination and loves to act out things she sees on television. She...

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August 26, 2015

Happy National Dog Day!

Here are my two rescue dogs/ fur-babies, Lulu (plot hound/lab) and Lucky (Korean Jindo).

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July 27, 2015

10 Reasons Your Dog Hates You After You Have a Baby

Remember all those nights spent spooning in bed? The days romping around the park? And moments of pure bliss,...

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"Keep calm because you're the best mom."

Food

Recipe: Truffle Mac n Cheese

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My awesome hubby recently made truffle macaroni and cheese for my Thanksgiving celebration at work. It was a hit! Here’s the recipe.

December 12, 2017
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Baby Bella and Fontina Crostini

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We had some leftover bread from our Arturos takeout and could not let this woodfired, made from scratch, artisanal goodness go to waste. My husband, who I call Chef...

October 4, 2017
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Parties

We’re All Mad Here: Halloween Tea Party Tips Inspired by Sage Goldnik

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Full disclosure: I’m a full-time publicist and Good Earth Tea is my client. I’m pitching these Halloween Mad Hatter Tea Party tips inspired by Sage Goldnik to other bloggers...

October 24, 2017
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Parties

Unicorn Playground Party

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We gave our daughter a playground party for her third birthday. It’s fun for the kids and doesn’t cost a fortune!  I wanted to personalize it a little but...

October 23, 2017
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Parties

Troll Party Props You Can DIY

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It was the biggest, loudest, craziest toddler troll party for my friend’s two-year-old daughter this weekend. She and her husband pulled out all the stops to handmake the props....

October 23, 2017
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Parties

You Are My Sunshine Baby Shower

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My baby shower with Genevieve was themed “You Are My Sunshine.” I didn’t want to go the expected pink route and this was perfect. Of course I helped plan!...

October 23, 2017
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"I think while all mothers deal with feelings of guilt, working mothers are plagued by guilt on steroids!"

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Pregnancy

A Mini Mindy Kaling!

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I can’t believe I had no idea that my girl Mindy Kaling is pregnant! And with a girl! I can’t wait for her to write a book about pregnancy...

September 27, 2017
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Babyshower Alternative: Mother’s Blessing / Blessingway Ceremony

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I recently attended my first Blessingway ceremony, honoring my husband’s cousin Kate, who is my daughter’s Godmother.  When first reading about the ceremony, I thought it was going to...

May 18, 2015
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Back to blogging!

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I had full intentions of blogging about my pregnancy. But then the symptoms started and I was nauseous and exhausted for the first five months. I felt a little...

March 18, 2015
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Maternity Photo Shoot

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Maternity photo shoot by Jenna Zee. Dress: H&M Sash: From my wedding dress! Baby name sign: Etsy

August 14, 2014
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Expert Articles

February 23, 2018

Experts Argue Against Cry It Out

November 20, 2017

Expert Advice: Fool-Proof Sleep Tips for Traveling with Kids...

November 8, 2017

Expert Advice: 15 Doctor Recommended “To Do’s” to Fight...

October 24, 2017

Expert Advice: Doctor’s Tips to Make Halloween...

"Mother: One person who does the work of twenty. For free."

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Breastfeeding

August 20, 2015

Breast Isn’t Always Best. Here’s Why I Quit...

Home

Redecorating the House to Accommodate a Mobile Baby

Published by Joelle

My house has more accessories than I do, thanks mostly to Home Goods. But now that Genevieve is beginning to crawl and zooming around in a walker, I need...

May 11, 2015
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"I'm not a regular mom. I'm a cool mom."

Mean Girls

Mom and Dad Life

Save the Mombies

Published by Joelle

New Mombies are initiated into society on a daily basis. This exhausted segment of the female population can usually be identified by dark circles under her eyes, a staggering...

February 23, 2018
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mom and dad life

Anyone else feel like ET?

Published by Joelle

February 23, 2018
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