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Baby Milestone: The Grand Stand!

On average, a baby will start to pull up to stand on his own at around 8 month as this is about when his torso and leg muscles are strong enough for this new task. As every child is different, some will do this a bit sooner and some a bit later - and both are completely ok. Guess when they like to practice this skill? At naptime! This...

Cinco De Mayo Drinks by Amy

With Cinco De Mayo just hours away, we thought to get you in the mood with some drinks so you can plan for your party! Luckily, Amy Walton of So There By Amy came to the rescue with some UNREAL drinks. Thanks, Amy! Cucumber Blended Margarita Adapted from: Real House Moms Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients Seedless (English) cucumber, 6″ piece, sliced roughly 1/8 cup fresh lime juice 1.5 oz triple sec (if...

SkinnyMom Found SUITS FOR EVERYONE!

Praise the LORD, or well, praise SkinnyMom for this magical article on bathing suits for every body type, budget and taste. We are obsessed. Here’s a tease of the article below, but read the whole thing by Jenna Gross: here!!! And before you get sassy about model body types - read the whole article! Summer is finally so close that you can practically feel the sand between your toes and the cool water...

A+ for Appaman!

Blending European trends with Brooklyn vibes, Appaman’s spring/summer collection fills a missing edge in the children’s fashion market. From their casual everyday options, accessories to full Fine Tailoring collection, Appaman has them covered from head-to-toe. For mini-fashionistas wanting both style and comfort, they’ll love the Swing Top paired with the Tap Shorts, available in a variety of solid and fun prints. And for little dudes, Appaman has a plethora...

Tips for Safe Family Travel

Thanks to Fareportal for these awesome tips on safe family travel! Research is Key!Parents should research the travel destination thoroughly before departing for vacation. This will help to plan for any health risks, such as drinking water, or safety risks, such as high crime neighborhoods to avoid. Make Kids Aware of Security Policies.Always investigate security policies at the airports you will be traveling to and from and introduce those policies...

Beauty Tools You Need Right Now!

  Although I’m not a huge makeup girl (love to buy it but don’t always get around to wearing it), I enjoy playing with new techniques and products, especially ones that help me look like effortlessly polished in the shortest amount of time possible. Here are my favorite go-to products for keeping my skin, nails and hair clean, healthy and great looking. Wholesome Organic Raw Honey- This is a...

Sunday Dish: Pork Buns from Chef Stephen Yen and Chef Tyler Austern of The Chester

Ingredients 5# pork belly center cut, skin on 2 white onion, cut in half and bruleed 2 cups soy sauce 3 cups water 5 pcs star anise 1 pc cinnamon stick 6 pcs of cloves 4 pcs garlic, crushed 1 inch pc of ginger, sliced 1 kirby cucumber 2 pc green scallions For the sauce: 1 tsp minced garlic 1 cup hoisin 1 tsp honey Buns Instructions Pork Belly:...

Spring Break Beach Reads

It’s almost that time of the year again: Spring Break! While you whisk your family away to the beaches of the Caribbean or the highly anticipated Disney, make sure you have that perfect read to go along with the plane ride and, hopefully, for all the down time you’ll be getting on vacation. Here are 5 of our most recommended Spring Break Beach Reads of the season. Diary of a...

I Swear

A few weeks ago, I went to talk to my son’s sixth grade class about my new book, and what it was like to write it. After, I asked my son to critique my presentation. “It was good. Except you said the word ‘damn.’ You said it, like, three times. I could tell the principal didn’t like it. She frowned. You know she’s very proper.” “Really? I didn’t even...

Don’t Sweat It!

BOOB SWEAT. It sucks. Going to the gym, hiking, running, or just having big boobs can bring on the unwanted feeling. Luckily for us, “Don’t Sweat It” from Belly Bandit is here to save you. The discreet liner slides right under the bottom of your bra, and the soft bamboo material absorbs all of the moisture. Only $19.95 and it comes in black and pink. #you’rewelcome `