I have tried many things to make mornings run smoother in my house — especially school days — like reconfiguring my kitchen so kids can make their own breakfasts, making lunches the night before, and choosing clothes a week in advance. One of our more successful family hacks is an alarm set to kid-approved music […]
Author: newmom
Liam Martin, a 17-year-old from New Zealand, is responsible for countless laughs around the globe. The creative kid with one hell of a sense of humor has been recreating celebrity photos via Instagram. Best known online as @waverider_, his posts are highly detailed, involving an abundance of props, from wigs and tin foil to noodles and cotton… […]
Challenge # 18: Check out the Library is one of 52 challenges for new moms on this site. Easy peasy. After our previous Cruise Director meltdown, I felt sure that checking out the library would prove to be a walk in the park, literally. I am really lucky to live in a town with an […]
Ever since we told you about Cosabella’s new nursing bra, The Mommie, (which, btw, is now available online), we could tell stylish underpinnings geared towards mothers is a hot topic. So, we’re sure you ladies will be happy to hear that retro-glam vixen Dita Von Teese has developed a lingerie line with Destination Maternity that has your […]
We are so happy to tell you that we have partnered with Amy McCready’s company Positive Parenting Solutions to bring a free webinar to you guys on the topic of getting kids to listen – without nagging or yelling. The format includes Amy presenting material and a live chat session where we can all ask […]
Summer is not over, folks! There is still plenty of time to hit the water and soak up the sun. We’re making your journey to the sand and surf even easier by providing your beach bag packing list for you. See below, and get to packing! First and foremost, you need a good sized beach bag that is […]
Packing your hospital bag may be the furthest thing from your mind while you’re baking that babe in the oven, but chances are you’re going to go into labor at a time when you least expect it. Our advice: Be prepared and pack your hospital bag(s) early, so you don’t have to scramble when it’s baby time. […]
Bug season is in full swing and those pesky insects seem like they’re on a mission to ruin our time spent outside. There’s nothing quite as annoying as being covered in itchy bites—especially when those itchy bites are all over your child’s arms and legs. Kids like to itch and tend to break skin, which can often lead to scaring, so… […]
You’ve already seen (and probably swooned over) Erica Tanov’s profile of her home and lovely family in Berkeley. And now the designer and long-time East Bay resident shares her top picks in town. What are your favorite places in your city to… Eat with the kids? “Breakfast at Guerilla Café. Dinner at Cesar early Sunday evening when it’s […]
What is the one quintessential wardrobe piece that almost every woman has in common? Why, the little black dress, of course. It’s the go-to garment that you reach for when you’re in a what the bleep do I wear pinch, and is always sure to be a winner. Now, when you think of the LBD, you […]
All moms wear lots of hats. But Jen Garrido might wear a few more than the rest of us. The fine artist and S.F. resident not only creates stunning acrylic-and-watercolor masterpieces, she also produces quirky-cool printed tea towels, napkins, clutches, and other accessories under the name Jenny Pennywood, more affordable works of art on paper […]
One look at the photo above (and below), and there’s really no doubt why we Want/Need a plethora of items from the Noch Mini line. Founded in New York in 2010, the label is the brainchild of designer and mama Jina Jang, a Parsons grad with lines for Tommy Hilfiger, Bill Blass, Ann Taylor, and […]