June 2nd, 2009
One of my friends from high school facebooked me recently to let me know she is pregnant (congrats Orly!) and asked me for advice about what I considered must haves for new moms. I have been considering compiling this list…
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April 30th, 2009
Jasper Gives you a tour of his new baby jail:
After reading your recommendations on play yards and doing some research, I decided I wanted to get the L’il Playzone, mostly because it doesn’t look like a dog kennel. Not so…
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March 3rd, 2009
Jasper still technically had 2.5″ to go before growing out of the height limit of his Graco Snugride Lotus carseat, but because he is long in the torso the crotch snap was uncomfortably tight. I found myself wincing every time…
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November 25th, 2008
If you are brave enough to battle the masses, click here to see a PDF of all of the sale and door buster items at BRU and TRU this weekend..
Here are the things that caught my eye:
Fisher Price Rainforrest Bouncy Chair
I…
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November 10th, 2008
We have officially crossed over to the dark side.. well, actually the more colorful side and given in to the the world of fisher price and plastic primary colors, lights and sounds when we purchased an exersaucer at a consignment…
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October 17th, 2008
Make sure you ask for a rewards card next time you shop at BRU.. finally they have a points/rewards program! The benefits are a free shipping coupon and best of all, a buy 9 get one free Pampers program!
There are…
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October 13th, 2008
Gratuitous picture of Jasper
So now that I’ve been at this Mommy thing for almost two months (!) now, I have some experience under my belt and want to share what has worked, not worked and what I wish would work…
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August 6th, 2008
For most, when the “nesting instinct” kicks in they start deep cleaning or organizing closets. My nesting instinct seems to have a different meaning : Buy everything you think you might possibly need ahead of time!
For example, my wonderful friend…
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August 1st, 2008
Thursday I got an unexpected call from my friend Allison. Allison was my best friend from college but we haven’t spoken in a really long time. So long in fact, that when she called and I asked her if she…
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May 5th, 2008
I posted some pics over at becoming-home of the nursery painted (finally!)
Here’s one for reference:

The color is Benjamin Moore “Crystal Blue” which is a like a pale robin’s egg blue. We chose to use the low VOC aura paint which…
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