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I love being a mom! Having a horrible 3rd trimester has made new parenthood seem like a breeze. I…
I love being a mom! Having a horrible 3rd trimester has made new parenthood seem like a breeze. I was warned several times that being a new parent is incredibly hard. When I explained how pregnancy had become disabling, a few people responded by telling me I should “enjoy” my pregnancy while I could because being a new parent would be so much harder. Well, toward the end of my pregnancy I was already only getting 3 hours of sleep per night and hardly leaving the house, but now instead of it being because of pain, it’s because I have to take care of this cute lil bundle! Vast improvement if you ask me!I think again I was dealing with a preference for the male …
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Announcing: The #BlogHer16 Closing Party Venue
Today we’re excited to announce the #BlogHer16 Closing Party venue, and give you just a taste of how we’ll close the conference in style. Being in Los Angeles for the first time we wanted to bring a little Hollywood glamour and sizzle to how we close it out, and the stars aligned for us to secure one of L.A.’s hottest spots…and it’s literally STEPS from the conference venue, the JW Marriott Hotel! (In other words, Mission: High Heels is a GO!)Get ready to eat, drink, dance, and have fun at The Conga Room!Owned by some of Hollywood’s elite, such Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez, and will.i.am, and catered by Wolfgang Puck, this venue is the perfect place to have the “wrap …
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Cellulite 411: How to Do Away with Your Dimples
If you’re reading this, then you probably have cellulite…but it’s not too late. Most women will encounter those pesky dimples at some point in their lives. It can be a major source of insecurity for many, and the reason we cover up with a sarong or sometimes avoid the pool all together. We all secretly love to catch a glimpse of an unedited paparazzi shot exposing our favorite celeb caught off-guard sporting the tell-tale dimples that make them human, and we’ve probably tried every overpriced cream, wrap, or sonic treatment on the market. Image Source: Dion Dillard via Flickr The good news is, there is hope. Cellulite is not the be-all-end-all of your beach bod – with a little patience and persistence, …
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5 Kitchen Essentials for Making Homemade Baby Food
I’ve seen so many mamas on the Facebook groups that I’m apart of asking about how to make baby food, different recipes, tools to make baby food, etc. When Phoebe was just starting out on puree foods, I did try my hand at making different recipes. It was really easy and I enjoyed it. I also love knowing exactly what’s going into her food. For a tiny baby, this is important.Image Source: thedabblist via FlickrObviously, you control what your baby eats. You can buy the best quality, organic everything. You can go half/half on the organic because let’s face it, organic=$$$$, or you can just get conventional products and that’s okay, too.The food part is one factor in the baby food making equation. The …
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Should You Leave Your Dream to the Experts?
For me, it was Maria’s processional as she walked down the aisle of the Austrian Cathedral to marry Captain von Trapp; nuns and children looking on lovingly, the Fairy Tale coming true. Maybe, for you, it was Ariel as she professed her love for her animated prince in his puffy shirt. Or maybe it was the 1900 guests Kate Middleton walked through to wed England’s real-life Prince Charming. Image via PixabayWhatever the scenario, chances are you’ve had some romantic notion in your psyche of the ideal wedding.From The Knot to “Say Yes to the Dress” to your very own Pinterest wedding board, we’re obsessed with making the occasion absolutely PERFECT. Remember when you and your significant other made it official? You said “yes”, you chose a …
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7 Ways to Improve the Health of Your Household
In order to take good care of your family, you probably try to eat healthy and visit the doctor regularly. Unfortunately, hidden dangers at home can pose a serious hazard to your family. The following tips will help you track down the dangers that may be lurking in your home. Keep it Old School As a parent, you probably look for ways to protect your family and keep them healthy. Although you may try to rid your home of dust and debris through weekly cleanings, the commercial products could be doing more harm than good. The cleaners can also be pricey and wreaking havoc with your budget. Hit up your pantry in search of some natural home cleaning alternatives. Vinegar is a cost-effective option that can …
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The Number One Rule for My Daughter’s iPhone
We gave our oldest daughter an iPhone for her 11th birthday. She is now 13. For two years, we have followed a consistent rule for the phone, and I believe this rule has helped our family adapt to technology in a balanced way. Image: Simon Yeo via Flickr via Creative Commons license The Rule Is Simple The number one rule for my daughter’s iPhone is that every single night, the phone is powered off and stored in the dining room drawer. Powering off a phone and storing it in a common area overnight does not sound revolutionary. The rule does not contain parental controls or overbearing stipulations. The rule is simple, and maybe that is part of its effectiveness. The Rule Involves the Whole Family The rule does …
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How to Work Out to Beyonce’s Lemonade
For the most part, discussion around Beyonce’s new album, Lemonade has been focused on some pretty deep discussions about race, women empowerment, and Beyonce/Jay-Z marital drama. But aside from all that, there’s some great material for getting turnt during gym time. So I thought I would give perspective on how to work out to Beyonce’s Lemonade. By the way, only a Bey album gets the type of excitement that leads to a post like this. But hey, I can’t fight the urge. Image: © Yui Mok/PA Wire via ZUMA Press Pray You Catch Me Verdict: Skip it at the gym, but use it to wind down This is actually one of my favorite tracks on the entire album. It has very pretty vocals and …
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Help! My Twin Wants Her Own Birthday
Dear Mouthy Housewives, My twins are about to turn seven and one of them is up in arms about it. She does not want to celebrate her birthday with her twin sister. She wants her own birthday. Her own everything! I don’t have the money to throw them two parties and that seems ridiculous anyway. What can I do to calm her down? Signed, It’s Her Birthday and She’ll Cry If She Wants To Public Domain Image via Pixabay. Dear It’s Her Birthday and She’ll Cry If She Wants To, Yes, at some point, it dawns on every twin (or triplet, etc) that they don’t have their own birthday. Except for the parents who figured out how to have one twin at 11:50 p.m. on one day …
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What the #BlogHerFood Conference Is Really Like
Thinking about joining us for #BlogHerFood16 in Austin, but not sure what it’s all about? Check out some of the highlights from #BlogHer15 in Chicago — it was incredible. We partied with celebrities including Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond, Catherine McCord of Weelicious, and Buffy herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar — who’s a delightful human being on a serious mission to make kids’ food better. But it’s not just a two-day party: The #BlogHerFood conference is always an inspiring learning experience, with hands-on demos and passionate discussions about food techniques and issues. You’ll also take advantage of all the opportunities to network with brands … and with each other. And then, of course, there’s the food. Austin is an unmissable food destination, and we’re thrilled to be …
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3 Times When You Should Hit Pause on Parenting
The word “pause” is a very familiar term. In my house, pause usually represents either the button I hit on the TV remote to (loudly) announce that dinner is ready. That’s for the younger kids. For my older crew, I pause the house’s internet access, which flushes the older kids out of hiding in all corners of the house like cockroaches. But the word PAUSE has entirely new meanings in my life as of late. Public Domain Image via Pixabay. Learning to pause and give myself time has really had a great impact on several areas of my life. This concept may seem like a no-brainer to some people, but I tend to “go-go-GO!” and plow through my day’s tasks and moments, often …