My little lady is about to graduate "the threes." Next year, she'll be in a "fours" program, and so this summer will be devoted to potty training! Her birthday falls on the district cusp, so even though I probably will have her in an extra year of pre-K, it's time she stops using ...read more
Giving Hugs at the Holidays I admit it, I'm feeling all the feelings of the season. The overwhelming sense to DO IT ALL and the sense that I am doing too much and missing out on the magic. One way to slow it all down and focus on the REAL meaning of the season is to give back. ...read more
I'm trying to teach my girls to be three things: strong, smart and kind. I want them to be good global citizens and take action when they see people in need. This means we read about current events and we support those in need. For our family, supporting diaper banks and ...read more
I really needed a hug this week. Between a divisive election and travel for work, I feel a little stressed. I've been thinking a lot about hugs recently. As a member of the Huggies Parent Council, it's been a focus of my work. Do you really know the power of hugs? Sure, they ...read more
My family has always been big on hugs. I have two younger brothers, and since one of them is ten years younger than me, he saw me as a mini-mommy. My daughters know that I have always called him my first baby. I protected him, snuggled with him, put him to sleep, sang to him, fed ...read more
“Hello, muppet.” That was the first thing I said to my baby girl when she was born—when they put her naked little body on my bare chest at 6:48 P.M. November 29, 2014. A silly little greeting meant only for her ears. I remember the comforting weight of her mere 6 pounds—the ...read more
Ah, diaper changing. When I was a brand new parent, I had NO idea how much of my life would be taken up with this task! While my three boys are luckily all out of diapers now, it does mean that I miss out on using these fun new upgrades to the diaper changing world. But if you ...read more
I had an epiphany recently—and it’s completely changed my seasonal outlook and altogether attitude... Here it is: As a mom/blogger/human, I have been way too preoccupied with the idea of capturing the “perfect” parenting moments on camera... And it’s having negative effects on ...read more
Living in a close military community means I get to attend a lot of baby showers. Seriously, you wouldn't believe the amount of babies born in on our little base every year. I'm anticipating a bit of a baby boom this summer, too, because it's about ten months after a big group of ...read more
When it comes to diaper bags, practicality is a must. The good news is that you no longer need to compromise on style when choosing one! All of these fresh, innovative bags offer great storage, easy portability via shoulder or stroller, and a modern, fun look. You'll be living ...read more
Diapers (of some form) are inevitable when you become a mom. What I didn't realize was that options went beyond disposable and cloth. Another popular option is gPants, a colorful line of adorable diaper covers with 100% biodegradable* disposable inserts. As gentle on the earth ...read more
I'll never forget my first baby register. Bottle warmers, a stroller that I didn't research and a random collection of clothes that were too small for my then 10-pound baby were on the top of my list. I was clueless when it came to what the must-have items were for my new baby, ...read more
With a Hollywood star co-founder, The Honest Company burst onto the baby care scene with television and internet coverage galore, including a feature here on The Shopping Mama. Initially offering natural and organic baby care products via a subscriber method which delivered ...read more
Making decisions about diapers? You've got to get all the facts. Cloth or traditional? Maybe you need to consider little gPant. gDiapers, a B-Corp certified and Flex-Friendly company, who is as passionate about the planet and people as they are about diapers, recently launched ...read more
