Note: Not a sponsored post. I went on a fun international trip earlier this summer (I’ll show you guys some pictures from that in another post) so for our family summer vacation we decided to stick a little closer to home. We live in southwestern Idaho, in the Boise area, so we ventured up to […]
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Okay. Can we talk a little about shrimp? And how they’re one of the friendlier seafoods? Even non-seafood-lovers often enjoy shrimp. Shrimp are widely available and easy to cook and can be served in a wide variety of ways. Shrimp is lean and protein-packed and delicious. What’s not to love, right? I will tell you. […]
What’s the difference between a third child and a first child? The first child has a “Star Wars fourth birthday party” and he’s never seen Star Wars. The third child can hum along the Clone Wars theme song before he can even speak. With a new Star Wars movie on the horizon and Clone Wars […]
We are at a conference for the rest of the weekend, so I am re-posting this one from a couple years ago. Heather and I both live in Berkeley where houses are small, and expensive nonetheless. Our neighboring city Oakland is pretty much the same. If you’ve seen the show Parenthood, which is set here, […]
Dress up your baby in the worst, ugliest gift outfit and invite over some other poorly dressed babies for a costume party and ugly-clothing contest. Dorky gifts, ratty hand-me-downs, and hopeless mismatches can finally have their day. Try not to be offended if your idea of cutest-outfit-ever winds up on one of the other models. […]
Warm weather means summertime soirées galore. Whether you’re heading to a friend’s potluck or hosting a BBQ, these dishes nourish you and your growing bundle with nutrients while satisfying everyone’s summer cravings. Recipes by Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D. Related: The Pregnant Woman’s Guide to Barbecues Rather than spooning out a mayo-heavy and calorie-laden packaged slaw, […]
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 […]
This post was sponsored by Eppa SupraFruta Sangria and Soybu (who offers a discount below) My real life is not as glamorous as all this. While I haven’t decided how much to share about the BlogHer14 conference I attended over the weekend because I’m never sure how much you guys care about behind-the-scenes stuff. Though perhaps […]
With the weekly grind behind us (for the time being), we’re looking forward to the weekend and all the events—birthday parties, picnics, perhaps a date night—it brings. Which is why we thought it was high time to deliver a second dose of “hairspiration” to inspire you to liven up those locks. From pixies dipped in […]
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… […]
Keeping up with the latest trends in design can often be overwhelming, especially when you’re pinching pennies, your budget too tight for the occasional furniture splurge. Working on a budget, however, doesn’t mean you have to forgo style — especially if you’re feeling crafty. To prove our point, we teamed up with our pals over at […]
I’ve called Greenpoint, Brooklyn home for the better part of a decade. This is the neighborhood that welcomed me into Brooklyn 11 years ago and continues to be the only place I feel truly at home in this big, bustling city. For all the wonderful parts of Greenpoint (trees, parks, amazing Polish food and great […]