No one prepared me for the inevitable when I found out I was having a boy. OK, maybe cause I never really asked, but still someone should have warned me. So when I kept hearing how boys are so very different from girls, I just assumed the obvious biological stuff, but nope and was I in for a shock. View Post
To kick off BlogHer ’12 (I’ll be there on Saturday!!!), Mom Trends hosted an event on Wednesday that only a mommy fashionista could love…bloggers got first dibs to preview the Holiday 2012 Children’s Place collection. From sequins, leggings, fur, animal print, monster hats, vests, denim and jewelry, this is one collection that you and your mini fashionista must run to.
The Children’s Place Designer, Michael Giannelli and his team spoke to us on how there will be more options for boys (yay, someone finally heard me!) and that the theme for this holiday is “snow days, picture perfect and travel”…so right on trend! And of course what’s in store for 2013…drum roll please…neon for spring and intense color for the summer with bright neutrals.
The 2012 Holiday Collection will be in stores September 15…so act fast! Happy Holidays!
A very special kudos to Nicole Feliciano, The Founder of Mom Trends and her team for organizing such a fab event, not only do I have the perfect holiday outfit picked out for my toddler, but I had the opportunity to meet and mingle with some of my favorite parent bloggers.
Heading to BlogHer’ 12? What events do you have planned surrounding BlogHer’12?
For more information, please visit: childrensplace.com
For any parent who has made the decision to go back into work after having a child, you will know this decision is not one to be made lightly. There is just so much to consider; from childcare to preparing your little one for the times you will be busy with your other, working life.
If you have already made this momentous decision, or are about to start job hunting, you may find the following five tips very useful for surviving life as a working parent:
1. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
As a working mom or dad, you learn how to prioritise pretty quickly and discover that all the huge issues that would keep you awake at night previously, such as whether the kids toys have been picked up off the floor before bedtime, aren’t actually that important in the grand scheme of things.
OK, in an ideal world your children’s bedrooms would be spotlessly clean and tidy at all times. The cakes you take to the school fairs would be home-baked, and your children’s school shirts would be sparkling white at all times….but it really isn’t the end of the world if this doesn’t happen.
2. Delegate
In my family we all work together to achieve things – this means delegation and working as a team, and applies to all areas of our life, including: housework, cooking, shopping and admin.
Draw up a weekly chores rota which includes all members of the family. My girls have been sweeping the kitchen floor and polishing tables since the age of around two. Yes, you will get through a great deal of polish, and not every crumb will be picked up (see tip 1) but the skills will stand them in good stead and they will feel very proud that they have been able to contribute to family life. View Post
If you’ve been glued to your TV screen this weekend, as I have been, watching the 2012 Olympics you might have noticed somewhat of a trend….tributes to us moms. Not only are moms actually competing in the Games – Christie Rampone — Soccer player & mom of two, Candace Parker — Basketball player, mom of one, Kristen Armstrong — Cycling, mom of one , Lashinda Demus — Track & field, mom of twins. The US alone has sent over 13 moms overseas. But the P&G commercial honors everything that all moms do to help their children succeed by showcasing the amazing moms behind Olympic athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The hardest job in the world is truly the best job in the world.
2012 Olympic Moms – (Top L-R) Lashinda Demus, Candace Parker (Bottom L-R) Kirstin Armstrong, Christie Rampone
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So grab a box of kleenex, sit back and be prepared to cry your eyes out! Join P&G in saying “Thank you, Mom” by sending your Mom a message of thanks at: http://www.facebook.com/thankyoumom View Post
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