Monthly Archives: January 2012

For New Mothers Freaking on What To Buy For Baby

Things I wish I would have bought by now Cup holder for stroller – If you drink coffee BUY THIS. Fur hand muffs for stroller – You try to remember gloves while your toddler screams “No Thank You!” every time you … Continue reading

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Sick and Stuck Inside? Try This Toddler Project

Uuugggghhh. Sick with toddler. What could be worse? Maybe a hangover with a toddler? Naaah. I think a full-blown dead-of-winter death cold in January for a first-time mom with a very young child has got to be the most soul-crushing … Continue reading

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Toddler History: Hitler and Potty Training

Oh, potty training. When to start? How to do it? What are the experts saying? What does it mean when my child tells me she wants to “see it,” and smell her poopy diaper before I throw it away? If … Continue reading

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NYC Subway Without Stroller: Awesome

Lately, every time my daughter and I walk by a subway station in our neighborhood, she’s been very anxious to run down the stairs and take a real ride on a “Choo, Choo, Train.” She even pretends she hears the … Continue reading

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Book Review: Is Your Mama a Llama?

I love this book because it’s one of the few that I actually picked out myself for my daughter. We get soooo many gifts from so many generous people that I find myself rarely needing to buy books, so this … Continue reading

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What Your Husband is Really Thinking

Dinnertime. It always starts the same: I look at the clock and realize, fuck! I better start cooking, it’s 6:00! And right about this time, Junior’s stomach starts to growl because I really should’ve had dinner ready BY 6:00. But … Continue reading

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Can’t Stop Cursing in Front of Your Child? Try Duct Tape

Ever feel like you need a piece of duct tape slapped across your mouth? If not, then you’re probably not a parent. Or you’re one of those perfect parents who never cursed even before you had a child. Or you’re … Continue reading

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