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15 Totally Awesome Facts About Twins
I would be lying to you if I said that I never thought about having twins or triplets. I have some friends who are juggling multiple babies at the same stage and they truly are rock star moms. Now, I know I can’t even come close to comparing, but my older two kids are 14 months [...]
Am I Woman Enough for Pregnancy?
With roughly 25 days until our first IVF try, I find myself more anxious than excited. Don’t get me wrong: I’m certainly excited. But the past week has brought about more nerves in me than I realized where there. As the reality of getting pregnant and starting a family gets closer, I’m questioning my strength [...]
We Finally Had a Baby!
It may have been clear from my last few posts that we were getting kind of anxious to meet our overdue baby. And 6 days after his due date, on what was actually his original (period math) due date, he finally made his grand entrance. Ironically, it was on the day we completely stopped trying [...]
Happy 4 Month Birthday Baby!
Fern Winter turned four months old two days ago and we had our monthly photo shoot. I can't believe how fast she's changing and growing (see Month 1 , Month 2 and Month 3 photo shoots to compare)! This month we had a sleep regression, cried it out, realized just how similar Fern and her daddy [...]
How to Get Rid of Baby Fever
I have a baby. I have 3 other kids. I have a husband who had a vasectomy. Why oh why would I want ANOTHER baby? I’ve come to the realization (it only took 5 months for me to come to grips with this), that me birthing another baby is slim to none. Maybe someday we [...]
10 Disgusting, Hilarious & Weird Facts About Motherhood: The Early Years
If your a first timer (momma), be forewarned. It’s not all turkish delight, magical wonders, sunshine and rainbows. But mostly, it is. Even with all of it’s daily drama, the light; it pours in. That’s how most of us make it. Pure baby magic. They have it, they ooze it and have you coming back for [...]
Easy Sausage Basil & Tomato Frittata
If you’re looking for an easy egg option for breakfast or brinner (breakfast for dinner) then frittatas are the perfect option. They’re not at all fussy and are completely customizable. I love using up bits and pieces of veggies and meats from the fridge when I’m short on time and need to cook something in [...]
20 of the World's Most Expensive Kitchen Gadgets: Luxury or Folly?
Equipping a kitchen doesn’t have to be an expensive proposition, you can get everything you need for few hundred bucks. But if you’re interested in spending a lot of money, that’s pretty easy to do, too. From $2,000 for a dishwasher, to $20,000 for an espresso maker, to an amount of money we can’t believe [...]
Sausage and Peppers Salad
Sometimes I’m just in the mood for something super simple and comforting. But, I don’t want to spoil my diet. That’s when I make dishes like this, healthier remakes of comfort food that I adore. This salad is made simply out of colorful green peppers, radicchio, browned Italian sausage and onion. Then I drizzled over [...]
10 Printable Real Wall Wallpapers!
Photo: Poppytalk Since we’ve been renovating our home I’ve been looking for “temporary fixes” for problem walls that we’re not yet ready to permanently paint or paper yet. Anyone who has lived in a renovation knows what I’m talking about; sometimes it might be budget-related and you can’t yet fix a room the way you [...]
10 Cute Cruiser Bikes Under $200
With warm weather in the forecast we’re ready to stretch out legs and explore town on a cute summer cruiser bike. I was pleasantly surprised to find some really adorable options from Walmart (!!) all under $200. Which one would you pick? Tweet 0 Pin It
15 Summer Dresses under $45
Temperatures are warming up and I’m looking for more cool options in my closet. Fortunately Target has lots of adorable dresses right now, and they are really affordable. These are fifteen I have my eye one, and they’re all less than $45. Tweet 0 Pin It
OMG: Jane Fonda Looks AMAZING at Cannes! You'll Never Believe Her Age (Photos)
You know what I love? When I see a woman of an advanced age who still pulls out all the stops glamor-wise. A woman who doesn’t let her ‘number’ get in the way of dressing and looking however she wants – and looking sexier and hotter than women who are half her age. And a [...]
Report: Jennifer Lopez Rumored To Be Leaving "American Idol"
According to sources close to megastar Jennifer Lopez, it looks like she might not be returning for the next season of American Idol. A source close to the “Papi” singer says that she just has “too much going on” right now and can’t commit to another season of the show. Jennifer, who is set to [...]
What a Cutie! Rachel Zoe Strolls With Her Sweet Boy Skyler (Photos)
Life is slower when you’re going at a toddler’s pace, but it can also be far more interesting. You get reintroduced to little joys like ants marching on the sidewalk, cloud formations in the sky and other people’s gardens. (My son could spend half an hour spinning our neighbor’s whirligigs.) It must be challenging for [...]
Police Officer FAIL: Cops Tase Pregnant Woman 3 Times. Why? For Speeding!
Okay, the thought of a pregnant woman being tased not once, not twice, but a mind boggling three times is a thought that totally makes me shudder. No really, I read about how that had happened to this woman in Washington and I actually shuddered. When I heard that this pregnant woman had been tased, [...]
Can You Hear Me Now? Virgin Atlantic To Allow Cell Phones On Flights
I really shouldn’t be surprised. We live in a world that is constantly trying to be better, faster, stronger, and OF COURSE, more convenient, right? And what is more convenient than 24/7 access to your cell phone? We’ve had to suffer the indignity of flights WITHOUT the ability to place calls for long enough, now [...]
The Precious Memories List: 10 Important Moments All Parents Should Try to Capture on Video
I seriously wish I had come up with – or read a list like this - before my daughter turned the ripe old age of six. In hindsight, I regret not being more mindful of the power, the importance, and the wonderful memories that could have been kept forever by capturing all these moments on [...]
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