Tips for Moms

The World’s Biggest Baby Stroller Sometimes my job is really, really cool. There are times that I get to do things like fly to Chicago for the day just to ride in the World’s Biggest Baby Stroller! Yes, you heard that right, I went to Chicago this week to ride in the GIANT Contours Bliss …

It’s Friday night, date night, and you’ve finally gotten the kids to bed (not to sleep… they never sleep). You’re looking around at the kitchen and living room, both of which seem to have been victims of a tornado. The hubby hands you a desperately needed caffeinated soda, you both flop on the couch and …

In last week’s Baby Gizmo Weekly Vlog I told you we were working on a secret project with Mr. Gizmo. We’re excited about this one! It is a hilarious dad parody to the popular Meghan Trainor “NO” song. Kudos to Mr. Gizmo for being a good sport about all of it, and my daughter didn’t …

Tomorrow is the start of Ramadan, a very special month where Muslims fast from both food and drink from sunrise to sunset, in order to focus on their spiritual journey. Most nursing mothers do not fast during this time, but for those who do feel comfortable breastfeeding and fasting, here are five food items that …

This is a tricky question. Every family dynamic is different and what works for one may not be the ideal for another. But how do you decide something so big and personal? I don’t know about you, but the amount of children I think I want changes about every other day. I used to think I wanted 5 but …

So, you made it through selecting the perfect preschool for you child. Maybe you chose a drop-off preschool, maybe you chose one with a little more parental involvement, or maybe you chose a full-on cooperative (co-op) preschool. Regardless, your child’s been attending for a year or three now, and you’re both totally comfortable with things. …

Ah, spring time! The sun is out and the sunshine is warm. The great outdoors is calling us to come and play. We are happy to oblige—mainly to get the kids to burn off some energy so that we can put them to bed at a decent hour. Or so your family can enjoy nature …

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after two babies, it’s that I can’t force them to do… well, anything. It’s like the old saying – ‘You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink.’ So, as much as I’d like to, I can’t force my daughter to crawl. She will do …

Hello, dear readers! If any of you happen to be my friends or relations, you might want to stop reading now because we’re about to veer into TMI territory. You’ve been warned. So, while I was pregnant, I read all the “things they don’t tell you” articles and books. I knew that there was a …

Whether you’re planning for your baby’s big milestone FIRST birthday party, or for your 12 year olds induction into teenage-hood’s THIRTEENTH birthday party, here are 8 fun party themes to consider that will make the day special: Backyard Carnival: Though Driven By Décor used a lot of materials and ideas from Oriental Trading Company, I …

Deep breaths, guys. Between the sleep deprivation, clogged ducts, and projectile vomit, teething is one of the hardest parts of the first year with a baby. Apparently, some babies show no signs or symptoms of cutting teeth. Neither of my babies have been so lucky. My oldest started teething at 4 months and cut his first …

My little family of four recently went to the Salt Lake City Hogle Zoo and it was incredibly fun to see my toddler react to all the animals she has been learning about. Although I tried to prepare for the day, there were a lot of things I didn’t think about until we were already …