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It’s no secret being a parent is big business. And companies know it too. Just look around the next time you leave the house to see all the advertising that is directed to “inform and educate” and “make your life easier” – but they all have something in common – they want your money. Did you know that there is actually a class you can take at just 6 MONTHS… Keep Reading
“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Huggies. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.” It’s no secret that we are big fans of Huggies in this household. When you have a toddler as wild and rambunkous as mine, you need a diaper that is going to keep up with him. That’s the point… Keep Reading
Originally published on MommyNearest.com. I remember thinking – how COOL is Maximo going to be with a birth certificate that says Manhattan? Mine says Greenville, PA. Yeah, exactly. Being pregnant and having a baby in NYC is very nostalgic. You think about all the amazing things they’ll get to see growing up, you get to stop at every street cart on the walk home to taste the pizza, pretzels, waffles,… Keep Reading
*Originally published on MommyNearest.com It’s come up a lot in conversation a lot lately – friends and readers feeling timid to step out for that first time. I mean, I can relate – I’ve been there! I know it’s a little awkward, to say the least, to “whip it out” for the first time in front of strangers. But honestly, you’re in NYC – we see hipsters walking down the… Keep Reading
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was go to the bookstore with my grandma. Once a week we would head into town to Amy’s Books, a consignment shop of wonder. As a small child, I could spend HOURS in there – just browsing the covers. I can still remember the musty smell from all the old, used books, but it was like a wild adventure to… Keep Reading
I am sure you’ve noticed that I am bit obsessed with taking photos of Max. It’s not just the mom in me, I used to LOVE taking tons of photos before smart phones and digital cameras even existed. Yes, I have photo album after photo album full of college printed images. Printed? haha – YES! Remember when we used to print photos? Anyways, my latest project has been creating this… Keep Reading
I have always had the travel bug, and since Maximo came along I have had to suppress it a little. Ok ok maybe not – I travel to Pittsburgh almost every other month and last year I made it to Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico and Martha’s Vineyard. This year so far Miami and Vermont (and our big International travel will be to Greece – but that’s another story…) Anyways,… Keep Reading
Now that we’re parents, we just don’t go out and party till 4 am like we used to. I know, all you single people out there are feeling depressed – give up your party lifestyle? I am pretty sure I’ve partied enough for 5 lifetimes, so it’s okay that I’m not out till the sun comes up in NYC anymore. However, I haven’t given up parties altogether. The trick is… Keep Reading
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Blinkbuggy. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.” About a month ago Claudio got a new iPhone. Since he bought it through the cell phone provider, they shipped him a phone – meaning he had to “backup” and “upload” all content into the cloud himself so he could transfer it to the new phone. Well, something… Keep Reading
Ok Pittsburgh don’t get mad – but really, Pittsburgh has zero fashion. I can say that, I didn’t get dressed for over 10 years. I lived in Terrible Towel skirts, fake tans and white eyeliner. Oh stop it – you know you did too. If you still are, well….. my point. So then I up and moved to the most fashionable place on earth – NYC. Thank god I live… Keep Reading
The day I moved to New York City wasn’t easy. My apartment wasn’t ready and I had to shove every little thing I owned into a tiny storage in Brooklyn before my friends dropped me off at a random sublet in Harlem I had found on Craigslist. They looked at me like I was crazy – here was this little white girl who just up and quit her job, sold… Keep Reading
“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Huggies. I received product samples to facilitate my review and to thank me for my participation. All opinions are my own.” As a mom, diapers have become a way of life. It’s worked it’s way into our budget like a car payment every month, and you just become accustom to pinning down a toddler with one arm while trying to… Keep Reading