July 2012
Cushion for the Car: The Owie Pillow
July 31, 2012 by Erin
Erika Walker previously shared proof that pregnancy brain is real. Now she shares her review of the Owie Pillow, which promises to cushion that belly in the car. And just in the nick of time—her baby boy was born over the weekend! When... Continue reading...
Workouts, Interrupted: Dealing With Toddler Separation Anxiety at the Gym
Child care was a hugely important factor in joining my new gym. I knew that my daughter would likely take some time to adjust to having me leave her at a daycare with strangers and other children, but I didn’t really anticipate that... Continue reading...
Mama Links: Microwavable Muffins, Hilarious Poop Pictorial & More!
July 28, 2012 by Erin
Lots of good stuff this week, ladies! Nuke-able muffins, a yummy grilling recipe…we must be hungry! Balanced out with a poop link, of course. A protein-packed muffin. And you can microwave it! —STUFT Mama Perfect for grilling. And... Continue reading...
What’s Your Shoe-niform?
July 27, 2012 by Erin
My husband asked me the other night why I thought women had a greater rate of foot problems than men, and after thinking for a moment, I was stumped. My brain first went to pregnancy…maybe your feet are zapped of calcium and bone strength?... Continue reading...
6 Exercises You Can Do In the Kitchen
July 26, 2012 by Erin
When I’m busy, I know that my workout can feel like it’s the unnecessary item on my to-do list that can be skipped. But one thing that can’t be skipped? Meals. I could set my watch by my toddler’s grumbling tummy, so... Continue reading...
Beat Snack Boredom: Fun Fruit Snacks for Kids
July 25, 2012 by Erin
Getting bored with apples and peanut butter as a snack for your kids? Check out these fun options for that afternoon snack! Stretch Island Fruit Strips Remember Fruit Roll-Ups and Fruit by the Foot? Fun snacks when I was a kid, but as a... Continue reading...
8 Ways to Know It’s Not Your First Pregnancy…
If you’re on your second, third or more pregnancy (you go, girl!), you’ve probably started to notice that things are a bit different than the first time. In my first pregnancy, What to Expect When You’re Expecting was a daily read.... Continue reading...
I’ve Gone ‘Full Buffalo’
July 23, 2012 by Jenn
For reasons I’m not totally sure of, my husband started using the phrase “full buffalo” to describe this latest leg of our journey to get pregnant. Best I can tell, the saying is a mix of history and something from Dances... Continue reading...
Mama Links: Ending the Mommy Wars, A New Mom Battles Cancer & More!
July 21, 2012 by Erin
Step lively and check out these mama links from the week! Let’s stop the mommy wars, shall we? —Healthy Tipping Point A solution for morning sickness? We’re all ears. —Three Lollies One new mom’s battle with cancer.... Continue reading...
Gilad Answers Our Questions—And Shares a Workout for a Busy Mom
July 20, 2012 by Erin
As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been a longtime fan of Gilad. His workouts are always accessible and effective. He’s no fit mom, but he’s helped tons of moms get and stay fit, so today he weighs in on the importance of the... Continue reading...
