Yesterday's recall announcement spread like wildfire through the various mom groups and spurred some strong reactions.  Many, many moms really love the Rock N Play and others pledged to continue using it - which is their choice as parents - but they should be doing so with the understanding that they are taking a calculated risk. One misconception that I saw over and over again is that the problems were restricted to cases whe...

Christmas is 5 short weeks away and Hanukkah is even sooner! Need some ideas for the new moms on your list? These are still a good bet, but here are a few more ideas she will love! 

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Bearsland Maternity Women's 3 Pieces Soft Nursing Pajama...

Getting the pets ready for the arrival of a new baby is an important part of preparing for life with a newborn - there will naturally be an adjustment period for a furbaby who is used to being THE baby! Here are a few tips and resources to consider:

Desensitize your pet to the kind of touching that little fingers are apt to do.
First of all, don’t worry about this if your baby is already here – you’ve still got time before they...

As we head into the holiday season, it can start to feel boring sticking to soft drinks while you might prefer to partake in festive cocktails!  Whether you are expecting or just the designated driver, there is no need to deprive yourself of holiday cheer - here are a few fun recipes that are so tasty you won't even miss the alcohol:

• Try some Sparkling Pumpkin Spice Punch to go with your pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving.

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Yesterday was a hard day. I spent the majority of the week away from my family, and I was for the most part volunteering in a fairly thankless capacity. In short, I felt like no matter what I was doing or where I was spending my energy, I was failing somehow; I wasn't home to get my kids off to school, my daughter was missing supplies for her class on Friday, and I'm behind on several commitments I had made. Even though I was...