[O]kay. This might very well be Rhys’s newest obsession, an obsession I am thrilled about, as it a) does not make noise and b) does not make a mess. YES. Success. The Colorpillar Magnetic Maze from Lakeshore Learning has even more benefits than being self-contained. It demands concentration and deliberate movements, which helps hone… Continue reading playtime: colorpillar magnetic maze
Author: Ashley
happy birthday to the honest company!
[I] am a big fan of all things Honest: diapers, baby skin care, home cleaning products, lip balm, candles, you name it. Thumbs up. In celebration of their second year as a company, they’ve shared a little list of things you can do in two (minutes, days, months, years) to make life a little better… Continue reading happy birthday to the honest company!
cultural care au pair
[I]t’s hard to determine childcare needs when your job isn’t a nine-to-fiver. My husband runs a concert venue, which means his work day spans from 2pm-1am. I mostly work from home, but often find myself with unanticipated changes to my schedule: a meeting has shifted to a later time in the day, a client requests… Continue reading cultural care au pair
a baby shower for you!
[H]ey there, moms and moms-to-be! We’re throwing a huge giveaway over on my other site, Move LifeStyle! Enter to win over $1000 work of baby and maternity gear. Please spread the word! Contest runs through the weekend, so be sure to enter quick! For more details on how to enter, visit Move LifeStyle. Read on… Continue reading a baby shower for you!
(lady) times they are a changin’ || meet softcup
[I]’ve led an incredibly active life ever since I was small. A dancer since the age of three, I have spent much of my life wearing leotards and tights. So when my first period arrived, the obvious choice was to wear tampons. There’s no way to hide a pad in a leotard or to move… Continue reading (lady) times they are a changin’ || meet softcup
read for the record recap
[T]hanks to Lakeshore Learning Store for hosting the recent Jumpstart Read for the Record event! What a great success. I hope these photos will help inspire you to read a little more to your child each day. After all, what’s one more bedtime story? The extra five minutes is so well worth it.
Read for the Record
[I] was quite an avid reader as a child, losing myself for hours on end in the pages of my most recently acquired paperback. At night, when. I was supposed to be sleeping, I would turn on my little bedside light, throw a blanket on my floor to block the light from shining out into… Continue reading Read for the Record
Mommy Con
[C]alling all moms-to-be! Mommy Con is coming to LA on October 6th to introduce products, answer questions, and discuss a range of topics including birth, breast-feeding, diapering, baby-wearing and more. Event Details: LA’s MommyCon will include over a dozen workshops and seminars that cover everything from birthing, breastfeeding and babywear plus phenomenal speakers that range… Continue reading Mommy Con
Baila, Baila!
[H]ey Eastsiders, there’s a new class for you to take your kiddo to! Baila Bail teaches Spanish through original music and movements. There will be a few Mommy and me classes in Silver Lake at Wallaby starting soon! ¡Vamos a bailar! Tuesdays at 11am – 11:45 (8 months – 1.5 years old) Wednesdays at 9am –… Continue reading Baila, Baila!
Dig In: Help Build a Garden at King Middle School
[T]hese days, we’re all trying to help make the earth and our environments a little bit better, and the best place to start is with our children. Bring your children and get involved with the community to help build a new garden at Thomas Starr King Middle School in partnership with Whole Foods and Enrich… Continue reading Dig In: Help Build a Garden at King Middle School