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Avoid the School Supply Shopping Crush– Order Online 17 Aug 2013 | 04:28 am
If you’re like me, you hate shopping for school supplies. I mean, I love a fresh clean notebook as much as the next girl, but I hate driving from Target to Target, looking for the last composition boo...
How to be an effective citizen lobbyist? 15 Aug 2013 | 10:29 pm
Today’s most interesting question: On Saturday, I will be part of a group of 6 people meeting with my state assemblymember to encourage his support of gun control legislation. I made the appointment, ...
Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Kids 31 Jul 2013 | 06:42 am
Meeting kids’ AND parents’ needs on the road – how do you build it in? is a topic that starts off with a really good question, especially for this time of year: [H]ow do you build a sightseeing trip w...
Favorite Parenting Books 21 Jul 2013 | 11:04 pm
We’ve got years (years!) of combined parenting expertise and rambling about parenting books we’ve loved and hated. But who has time to comb through the archives? It’s much quicker to just hit up the n...
EWG Guide to Bug Repellants 20 Jul 2013 | 02:50 am
Have you noticed that the Environmental Working Group has just released it’s new Guide to Bug Repellents? Check it out, ask questions about it, or just ask for a new bug repellent recommendation on th...
Travel Gear and Accessories 18 Jul 2013 | 01:22 am
It’s the travel season right now, and it’s so much less hassle when you have the gear you need. If you’re comparison shopping for packing cubes, carry on bags, toiletry bags, or other travel gear, che...
Green Smoothies 8 Jul 2013 | 01:36 am
It’s even hot at breakfast this week, which reminds me that I’ve been enjoying green smoothies recently. If you’re looking for beginner-friendly recipes and prep tips, check out the thread Green Smoot...
Quick Vegetarian Meals 2 Jul 2013 | 11:55 pm
Are you looking for some quick and easy vegetarian meal ideas? Check out Quick Vegetarian Meals for some great recipes and menu suggestions. Polenta topped with garlicky sauteed spinach, fried eggs an...
Dating Other Mothers: Picking up new friends at the playground 1 Jul 2013 | 11:04 pm
Maybe you’ve just moved. Maybe you’ve just switched jobs or daycare. Maybe you just want to meet some new friends. But how? I’ve recently moved to a new city where I know almost no one. And I’m WAHM c...
Breastfeeding for Beginners 28 Jun 2013 | 11:31 pm
When your baby isn’t even here yet, wrapping your head around the logistics of breastfeeding can be overwhelming. Too many books to read! To many websites to browse! And you missed that night in your ...
