My mind is all about my upcoming trip to Kentucky for work this week and taking TD to the doctor to see what we can do about the tantrums. So far we've developed pie charts. Don't laugh. It's true. We sat her down on Sunday and drew diagrams of how her tantrums effect the house and don't give her what she wants. The pie charts showed her the time she has in the day and the activities she has as well as how it works for us, her parents. It seemed to sink in better than us just yammering away at her. We'll see. I'm crossing every finger and toe right now and saying a bunch of huge prayers that we have jumped over this giant hurdle.Other than all that- whew!- I'm busy with another giveaway at MPR. It's all about spring renewal- with nail polish, body … [Read more...]
Where’s Mummy?
This week on The Mummy Chronicles...I ask the question, "Have You Gone on a Holiday Bender?" at honestbabyAt MPR we are busy with an updated 2010 Holiday Gift Guidean added the following new reviewsThe 2011 Ford Flex TitaniumLifeShield Home Security SystemPG Tips teaThe cookbook- CookieliciousI'm going to attempt more cookies from Cookielicious as I start my holiday baking and will try not to rage against my kitchen and kids when food coloring and flour ends up all over the floor. Again. This year. Happy Weekend y'all! … [Read more...]
Where’s Mummy?
Marriage can be hard and so can parenting. I've been busy cleaning spit balls off my bathroom wall (don't ask) and also working over at these places.The Find has Unite Hair Products for max shine and volume. Target unveiled their collaboration with Petit Tresor for babies and Le Baby Hair gel is up too. I still hate minivans.Mummy's Product Reviews is chocked full with reviews-The 2010 Holiday Gift Guide is up!Kraft Homestyle Mac & CheeseNannies4Hire offers tips on hiring a nannyThe Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook, by Kim O'DonnelInfantino's Annabel Karmel food productsFrances England 'Mind of My Own' CDEarth Therapeutics Holistic Stress Management KitBook Review- 'Fury' by Koren Zailckas. Another hit from the author of 'Smashed.'Have a great … [Read more...]
Where’s Mummy?
Besides being kicked out of bed at least twice last night and trying to sleep on the couch? I'm nesting. I can't walk by the nursery without going in and organizing or hanging something up. The cleaning of the baby gear comes next. At MPR this week we're talking about Pop on Pals Amusement Park playset, Clementine Art Natural Paint for kids, Goody Hair Products Colour Collection, BornFree pacifiers (BPA free) and the iGo Charge Anywhere charger.Juno Baby has me talking smack about baby showers, 'me' time, crepes and cultural sensitivity and how we adults are models for staying active and healthy for our children.At Honest Baby I talk about miscommunication and being told to "Fuck off!" while at the mall. Good times.Here's to staying cool and a good … [Read more...]
Where’s Mummy?
This week I am all about giving away pizza, discussing my burning desire to review cars and more-Did you enter to win some pizza? There is still time. Go!New at MPR this week-Company Kid's bathing suits,I'm spending my 'Summer with Toshiba'Giving a fellow Rhode Islander and author Christine Carr some loveHow to whiten your teeth and freshen your breath- naturally with EvoraPlus.While honest baby lets me mull over eating my own placenta. Weigh in!Last week it was noted at DC Metro Moms that H has a point about Father's Day. … [Read more...]
Where’s Mummy?
This week in shameless self-promotion...The Mommy Police are out at Honest Baby in Obviously, I'm LyingAt The Find it's all about eco-furniture the Luxo Crib by Bloom and the IoLine Changing Trunk.Mummy's Product Review's has the Belle Baby Carrier and some Fun Finds.I'm in love with the Natural Beauty & Health blog and the British Beauty Blogger.It's so comforting to know that I'm not the only one who has had day after day after day like this- Thanks, Sarah. … [Read more...]
Where’s Mummy?
Where's Mummy this week? Check it out here. The Third Girl SyndromeThe Find & The iCandy Cherry StrollerThe Find & Organic Animal Storage BinsNational Geographic's Green Guide for FamiliesAwakening Hands SanitizerDC Metro Moms- A, B, C, D-cupMore to come with tales of swollen fingers and faux diamonds, name searches and many other things. … [Read more...]
Honest Baby Celebrates Imperfect Parenting Which is Everyone’s Style
Most of you know that I write for Honest Baby. I discovered this website as a new parent and quickly grew to love the community and its creators. The adorably funny t-shirts didn't hurt either. I scooped up one for TD proclaiming, "I am not a performing monkey." After posting quite a bit on their fledgling site the founder asked me to write for them. Years later, I'm still there enjoying its content, reviews and the other writers like Jason from Outnumbered and Sex and the Sippy Cup that I think are way more talented and funny than me. In honor of Honest Baby's (where it is all about imperfect parenting) four year anniversary they are holding their first time evah Twitter party (details!) tonight (March 31) from 8-9 pm … [Read more...]
Got Blog Block? Me too.
I'm suffering blog block right now. I'm not about to write about four year-old party excess or how I'm still so stinkin' tired everyday. Somehow I still prevail and write elsewhere though and not about what I typically write on here. OK, just a little bit but go ahead, venture out and read me somewhere else. It is fine, I swear.Read about my ability to make ears at Honest Baby. I'm a pro.Find out how I learned to say 'Yes' at DC Metro Moms. It's still a work in progress.And as always you can find me writing about green items and more at TheFind. They pay me and actually have loads of cool stuff there daily. It's quite the awesome website. I hang out there a lot. … [Read more...]
The Thirty Second Vacation
I once heard the comedian Louis C.K. (he's not for everyone, I'll admit.) say that every parent gets a thirty second vacation. It's that brief moment when you have buckled them into their car seat, shut the door and walk over to your own seat. In that small window of time there is silence from the incessant toddler chatter and it is a little bit of heaven. A thirty second vacation.Between the yelling of poo-poo pants (inside the bathroom only, but still...), non-stop questions that she has asked everyday, at the same time and just the noise. Oh, the noise. It never ends. I might just put the kids in the car and start circling it. You know, check the tires, my pockets, make sure my side mirrors are in the correct position and basically just get a few laps in. I'll crack the windows. Don't … [Read more...]