Here’s a run down of our favorite baby gear, from a mom of 4 kids! Having done this newborn, infant, toddler thing three times already, I have clear favorites. That said, I am very practical, so function comes first with my recommendations. So really, the best baby gear for you is the baby gear that …
This past week we went to “the Bambi museum” as Little N calls it and it was a great activity! I want to actually get this post written in a timely manner because it really revolves around the temporary exhibit we went to see in Chinatown: The Art of Tyrus Wong (and more specifically his …
The other day when we took the ferry from Hoboken to Battery Park City, it was just the muggiest, foggiest day. The kids kept asking why we couldn’t see and I did my best to explain fog, but to be perfectly frank I do think it’s a little much to ask a two, or even …
Background: On a whim I decided to do the Whole 30 to detox of grains. Well actually that’s not accurate. M and I had a conversation about how I haven’t been feeling great. We diagnosed me with IBS; all symptoms fit to a T. And then I went to the internet…because “we don’t know why”, …
A few months into starting solids I started looking for some snack options that I could share with my little one. The vast majority of time I carried around nature’s perfect snack- fruit! First freeze dried fruit, then whole fruit, then dried fruit. Sometimes I changed it up with vegetables, cucumbers and then carrots. …
When you decide at the very last minute to throw a toddler birthday party, follow this easy guide. Alleviate the mom guilt and make it a full blown but EASY party with just a few hours of preparation after bedtime. Today, I’ll give you the play by play on the easiest transportation themed birthday party. …
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Man, it’s been cold lately! I can’t sugar coat it- we’ve been having a tough time. My kids were incubated and born in the sunshine. They are incredibly miserable every time it gets cold, yet on the other hand, hate wearing sweaters, jackets and the like. The little one calls all clothing “shorts” and that’s …
Not far from our place, we can come down to the Hoboken waterfront. On this particular day we visited the northern section, Maxwell Place. New construction buildings line a waterfront boardwalk, that has a small patch of grass and playground, a tiny marina, a dog park, and a pier of food trucks and drinking lounge. …
