Wow, there is a lot to do in Santa Barbara and way more than we could get to in 48 hours. I would have to say that 48 hours in Santa Barbara is a bit like a Choose Your Own Adventure. There are tons of great things to do in every category, so you’re forced […]
Worrying About Flying With A Baby And What Actually Happened
Flying with baby for the first time can be very stressful. We scoured the internet for answers to our most pressing questions, but nothing replaces actually doing it yourself and seeing how it works for you, your child, and whatever TSA agent you may end up with. My baby flirted so hard with one TSA […]
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I Never Thought I Wouldn’t Want To Work
I have a confession to make. This is really hard for me to say, but I would rather stay home and give the baby my undivided attention than work full time. I know this does not seem like much. I know that this seems to many like the ideal situation. Of course, I’d want that! […]
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Flying Cross Country With A Lap Infant
I wondered how we would manage a cross country trip with the baby as a lap infant now that his will and curiosity have really begun to present themselves. Holding a baby for hours is tiring, and holding a squirmy lap infant in the approx. 85th weight percentile is downright exhausting. He’s usually pretty well […]
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Visiting the Santa Ynez Valley in Southern California
I had the great pleasure of attending a wedding last weekend with some of my best friends in the world in the Santa Ynez Valley in Southern California. I am now absolutely smitten. Lush green hills, close to the ocean, and a sea of wineries and tasting rooms to last you well beyond the current […]
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Choosing Less Travel During Baby’s First Year
I have always been a travel addict and, in particular, a passionate advocate of slow travel, where you spend an extended period of time somewhere and really get to know the ins and outs of your location. Slow travel is also a better option when you have to work as you go because you are […]
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Our Sleep Regression Nightmare
So here are the circumstances we currently find ourselves in: we are living in a sleep regression nightmare. Just absolute hell. Let me explain just how screwed up we are. We have gotten into a situation where our sweet little baby will not go to sleep before 6 or 7 am. I mean, 6 or […]
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36 Hours in Baltimore
Not long ago, I had the opportunity to spend a quick weekend in Baltimore, Maryland, and I have to say that if you enjoy food, you should not pass on the experience. To put the city into perspective, I recently saw a bumper sticker that read “Baltimore: Actually, I like it.” I came away from […]
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5 Common Sources of Working Mom Guilt
I never anticipated the crushing force of mom guilt and how much going back to work would exacerbate the problem. Your heart aches in ways I never knew possible, and I blame my hormones for this 100%. Since these hormones, however, are completely out of my control, I figured I may as well address the […]
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Why Cilantro Is A Great Herb For Baby Food
Cilantro, also known as coriander in other countries, is thought to have health benefits that are particularly good for baby. For this reason, cilantro was the first herb that I introduced to my baby in my homemade baby food experiments. Introducing your baby to a wider variety of flavors is certainly one advantage of making […]
