Fit Pregnancy is giving away a Bellybuds Deluxe Baby-Bump Sound System Valued at $50! Click here for more information. We’ll choose one winner at random from all entries received. All entries must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. (PST) September 4, 2014. Read the official rules and enter below. FAN FRIDAY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULESNO […]
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I’m deep in the research phase of my forthcoming Parent Hacks book. I’m considering including illustrated lists of uses for exceptionally "hackable" items already lying around the house. Things like Ziploc bags, binder clips and…baby food jars. My oldest kid just started high school (and I mean just started today) and I still have baby food […]
Ergobaby is giving away two amazing prize packages featuring everything you need to thrive in your new life with baby. Prize Package Details: Prize Package A: Prize Package B: Click here for more information about Ergobaby Click here for more information about Orbit Baby We’ll choose one winner at random from all entries received. All […]
I have a long-standing love affair with fish tacos. I am also insanely picky about them–I am almost always disappointed by fish tacos I eat in restaurants (Dear North-of-Baton-Rouge Louisiana: Cornmeal-crusted fish is great fine for fish fries…please don’t do it to my tacos.) So it is a big deal when I say these fish […]
I loved talking favorite off-the-air TV shows a few weeks ago and it was so fun to chat with you guys about your favorites! Since we had so much fun, and since so many of you asked what my favorite shows are that are currently on the air, I can’t not tell you? Right? A few disclaimers: […]
It’s September. How did that happen?? Leaves are already changing at my house, I’ve been burning my Autumn candles for weeks, and I’m so ready for fall. Kate has already jumped into fall baking (and can we just say YUM, I want to make those) but I’m going to squeeze out a little more summer […]
Even though summer isn’t officially over until the 21st of September I can’t help but think that Labor Day is the end of summer. We have had so much fun sharing great summer activities but now it’s time for all fantastic fall ideas. We gathered up a bunch of ours a few days ago in […]
Shoot to score seats in the shade, but if not, pack a spray bottle to spritz yourself and duck into the AC (or under a roof) every half hour or so. Related: Combat The Hot-Weather Hazards of a Summer Pregnancy Pick foods high in water content (hey there, watermelon!), stay away from the heat of the […]
My husband celebrated a birthday near the beginning of the month, that somehow, as Howerton birthday often do, extended into a week of revelry. On his actual birthday, we celebrated at a local restaurant with Mark’s parents. Mark shares a birthday with his dad, and his sister-in-law, and my nephew. Big day in our family. […]
School supplies, new shoes, maybe a new backpack too. These things are important but this post about being prepared for school is about being prepared on the inside. As a paid Quaker For Classrooms Ambassador I have been sharing ways to get your kids ready for school as well as my own teacher appreciation story. […]
Be sure that raw meat doesn’t spread its bacteria-laden juice to other items by securing them in a well-sealed container and using meat-only cutting boards and utensils. Related: Your Favorite BBQ Recipes, Made A Lot Healthier Exposing meat to the smoke and high heat of the grill can spur the formation of cancer-promoting heterocyclic amine […]
We all have that t-shirt that we refuse to get rid of. Your significant other has been begging you to toss it for years but you just can’t bring yourself to part ways with your favorite tee. We’ve discovered a great way to upcycle your t-shirt into something useful and cute! And the best part? You get to keep […]