Crappy days, tired days, lazy days, bad hair days, toddler won’t let me work days…. Okay so my mom didn’t exactly tell me what kinds of days I’d have in life, but she did tell me there will be “those...

Here we have most of Rissa’s favorite toys! Pony, Dolly, Kitties, Harry the bunny, Scribbles, Blue, Maggie, Coral and Jewel. These are the names she knows them by and calls them. Well, she calls all 3 Lalaloopsy dolls...

I was able to screen The Odd Life of Timothy Green while I was in NYC for The Avengers Event.  I can’t wait until I can share more of my thoughts about this movie with all of you (as well...

As many of you know, we started trying for baby #2 a few months ago. I had some checkups done to ensure my blood sugar levels were normal and I started tracking my ovulation using the e.p.t. Ovulation Calendar...

Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy! Like BRAVE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PixarBrave Follow BRAVE on Twitter: twitter.com/disneypixar In theaters June 22,...

5 Tips to Bath Time Fun 1 – Use a baby/toddler tub. The size of the tub will seem less scary when they can sit inside a smaller version. 2 – Have plenty of bath friendly toys. Rubber duckies,...

Moms (and non-parents) are up in arms about a recent TIME magazine cover and article. While I have not read the article, I’ve seen the cover. It achieved what TIME wanted (I presume) which was to shock...

Since I was first pregnant with Rissa and working on my baby registry, I’d heard a lot of good things about Tommee Tippee products.  I mostly knew about their bottles at the time.  Since we didn’t really use bottles,...

Before I had my daughter, I worked in the alcohol and other drug addictions (AODA) field.  I was a case manager who helped clients access treatment services.  I coordinated those services, made referrals, and worked with them on defining...

The Shake, Rattle, & Roll Giveaway Event will begin on May 22nd and end on June 5th. Over 100 blogs will be featuring great prizes for babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages! Sign ups are FREE and open...

Rissa likes to help (sometimes). She’s not too keen on picking up things she’s scattered across the floor like food or toys, but will usually pick up at least two “to help.” She’s helping more with putting away dishes...

I told you before that I got a chance to screen People Like Us while I was in NYC.  It really is a good movie about family and I’ll share my full review nearer to release.  But, I wanted to...

Rissa reads to me from Beyond the Sling, the book I’m currently reading about attachment parenting. We talk a little about what Rissa taught me about parenting and then Rissa starts showing off by identifying body parts she knows…like...

I used to think it was funny and a bit odd to see people out in public and their child holding a naked doll. Now, we are one of those families. Do you see the topless doll in her...

I told you I loved The Avengers and I said you all should go see it. I guess some of you listened! I am so excited and proud to have been part of the promotion for this fantastic...

As part of my trip to NYC for Marvel’s The Avengers screening at the Tribeca Film Festival, I got to interview Cobie Smulders of How I Met Your Mother fame.  Due to the size of our group (25 bloggers!) We...

If you haven’t seen any of the Marvel movies leading up to The Avengers, you may be wondering if you should wait or go ahead and see The Avengers anyway. Now, if you haven’t seen any of them you...

One of the highlights of my trip to NYC for Marvel’s The Avengers event was interviewing a couple of the cast members.  I have met a couple famous people and interviewed a few game developers, but I have never...

Last month I confessed to liking teeth cleanings at the dentist.  I still do NOT like getting cavities filled or any of the other stuff, but I love to run my tongue over smooth, clean teeth.  Well, I thought my next cleaning...

Hey Star Wars fans! There’s a new toy in town that you’ll want to check out whether you keep it in the box or take it out to play with. (Though I suggest playing with it!) Star...