Category Archives: Kids

Paper Hearts

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

A couple of months ago, I entered NPR’s “3 Minute Fiction” storywriting contest, using the story below.  It didn’t win.  But I like it anyway, so here it is:   His little hands grab firmly to my pant leg as … Continue reading →

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Long live the Queen

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

A few months ago, I went to the dentist to get my first crown.  This seemed like a great lead in to a joke about finally, officially becoming a Princess.  But I stopped: A Princess?  First of all, I’m forty … Continue reading →

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The Nook Pebble Mattress – a real review from a real mom

Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

True story: I spent $550 on a mattress for my infant son.  Based on that, you may imagine that I dropped some serious coin into his nursery, creating a space that looks right off the page of the best baby … Continue reading →

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Are Moms Really That Busy?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by admin

Yesterday, for the first time ever, I watched the Dr. Phil show.  No, I haven’t been living in a cave; it seems I’ve always known about Dr. Phil, it’s just that the TV here is, 99% of the time, switched … Continue reading →

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Diapers: Cloth or Disposable?

Posted on November 24, 2009 by admin

When I was expecting the Little One, I dreaded this question.  For me, it was like the “paper or plastic” question that you feel like you never really have all of the information necessary to make an informed decision (and … Continue reading →

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My pick: The Best Little Highchair!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

When he was about 11 months old, we went on our first family vacation, and among the gear that I purchased for the trip was Phil & Ted’s MeToo! Travel Highchair. Because we were traveling Internationally, I was a little doubtful that infant highchairs would be widely available, so thought it best to take our own. Wow, what an excellent decision that was! This little chair quickly became our favorite purchase. Here’s why: Continue reading →

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Simple Shoes: A larger footprint than I expected

Posted on July 30, 2009 by admin

Recently, I bought a brand new pair of toddler Simple Shoes for the Little One.  They are stinkin adorable, and I liked, at first blush, the philosophy of the company…..at least the one printed on the box: It starts “with … Continue reading →

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