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groceries to go with instacart

By Ashley · Comments (0) · April 29th, 2014
As moms, we are endlessly busy. It’s tricky to manage a household, shuttle your little ones to and fro, balance work, your relationship and all the other things we do on the daily. It’s no surprise that I’m always looking to hack my routine–to find a quicker way to get things done–in order to stock up some quiet time for myself. But where to cut corners? Not on mopping the kitchen floor, that’s for sure. Need more credit ? read more at source site !

What if you didn’t have to go to the grocery store? Imagine that world: No children to drive to the store, then put in the cart against their will. No tantrums over cereal boxes bearing cartoon characters, no leering eyes from strangers at your child’s inability to understand why you’re not buying him candy, no checkout lines. Instead you can offer to buy healthy drinks and snacks from the machine installed by vending machine Australia. Sounds dreamy, right? I reveal in the days I can go to the grocery store without my son. I truly do. But while I enjoy the freedom and the quiet of perusing the aisles at my leisure, it’s not quite how I’d prefer to spend time alone. What if it were possible to outsource grocery shopping and use the time saved to do something truly worthwhile?

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Boom! Meet Instacart, a same-day grocery delivery service from stores at which you likely already shop: Whole Foods, Ralph’s, Costco (no membership needed!) It’s so simple to use–just search the items you need, choose from the results, and add to cart. with easy access from your smart phone, tablet or computer. Shop from anywhere! Add to cart from dance studio or soccer field. Shop from the car wash or dentist’s waiting room! Instacart will review your order before it’s final and give you the option to choose substitutions in the event your first choices are unavailable, or to select “no substitution”, so you can be in total control of what you receive. Once you’ve filled you cart, choose a delivery date and window that works best with your schedule. If your shopper has any questions, they’ll call or text you from the store; when the shopping is completed, you’ll receive an alert that your delivery is on the way with an estimated arrival time. Voila! Groceries without the hassle.

Instacart has been my super-secret time saver, and now I’m sharing it with you! Go to Instcart and use the code SILVERLAKEMOM for $5 off and free delivery on your first order. (New customers only.) Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below.

Happy (un)shopping!

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welcome to silver lake, tribeca pediatrics

By Ashley · Comments (0) · April 15th, 2014
I am so excited to announce a great new local resource to the community of Silver Lake! Welcome to the neighborhood, Tribeca Pediatrics! Conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard just opposite Local and the Thirsty Crow, Tribeca Pediatrics will be offering a range of services to both expecting mothers and children of all ages. Come take advantage of the complimentary classes in celebration of  their recent opening! Read on to learn about Dr. Monika Symms and for more information!
 

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Complimentary Classes the Silver Lake Office:

April 28th and May 22nd at 5pm:
Breastfeeding Preparation for Expectant Parents with doula and certified lactation educator Erica Chidi
Learn how breastfeeding works now, before the baby is born. Topics will include: proper positioning, nutrition, pumping, and more.
May 1st at 1pm:
Feeding and Nutrition for Your Infant and Child with Dr. Monika Symms 
An informational session about feeding and nutrition for your infant and child. Topics will include: when to feed solids, what foods to give, food allergies, addressing the picky eater and more!
May 15th at 6pm:
Childbirth Preparation for Expectant Parents with doula and parenting educator Lauren Veca
This class will cover childbirth incorporating the best information from various methods (Lamaze, Bradley, etc.) Topics will include: How labor works, coping strategies, what to expect, and more.

Tribeca Pediatrics Silver Lake

2920 Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90026

Office: (323) 825-9223

 
Please register for the classes through the  webiste: https://www.tribecapediatrics.com/home-california/ as places are limited!
Dr. Monika Symms
Dr. Monika Symms is a board certified pediatrician who earned her undergraduate degree from New York University and her medical degree from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Europe. She completed her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey working with  professional level teeth whitening equipment. Monika is originally from New Jersey but now happily lives in Los Feliz. She joined Tribeca Pediatrics in 2010.
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decode your toddler: child speech therapy

By Ashley · Comments (0) · March 20th, 2014
We’ve all endured this as parents of toddlers: The almost insane-sounding, though ridiculously cute jabbering that your child spouts at you. If you’re like me, you get about 80% of the content, identifying choice words, then inferring meaning and context to put together the whole picture, while we also want to take care of them, and using resources as child care Elsternwick could be great when we’re not available. Or sometimes, your child repeats a word insistently, over and over again, only to be frustrated that you can’t figure out what they mean. For me, if was “catadaulo,” which I discovered weeks after first hearing it, thanks to some pointing to a cartoon on the package of some baby wipes, actually meant “crocodile.”

Sure, the bitty babble is precious and cute, but where’s the line? How long is it okay for them to be chatting in a language all their own? Insert the perfect speech class here, offered by the directors of Echo Speech Therapy. Hone pronunciation skill and build language all in one day. Choose from one or both sessions, being taught on April 5, 2014 at Wallaby in Silver Lake.

Build Your Child’s Communication Skills

Are you looking for hands on activities to improve your preschooler’s communication skills?
Join us for interactive classes taught by speech-language pathologists designed to empower parents of 2-5 year old children!
For more information and to register, follow this link:

http://www.echospeechtherapy.com/parent-workshops/

 
Now offering a 20% discount to Silver Lake Mom readers!
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playtime: colorpillar magnetic maze

By Ashley · Comments (0) · March 19th, 2014

caterpillar magnetic maze | silverlakemom

Okay. 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.

 

caterpillar magnetic maze | silverlakemom

The Colorpillar Magnetic Maze from Lakeshore Learning has even more benefits than being self-contained. It demands concentration and deliberate movements, which helps hone my son’s fine motor skills, color sorting, organizational skills and patience. This game is great for the house, but even better for road trips and travel. The plexiglass surface keeps all the pieces intact, and the magnetic wand stores easily in a slot on the right side. This is a game that helps quiet him when he’s being loud and rowdy, a game that is rewarding. He squeals with joy after he’s dragged all the colored balls into their appropriate section.

caterpillar magnetic maze | silverlakemom

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happy birthday to the honest company!

By Ashley · Comments (0) · February 4th, 2014
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 than before. I was inspired; I hope you are, too.

Happy Birthday, Honest Company! The Honest Co. Tips in 2's

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cultural care au pair

By Ashley · Comments (1) · January 13th, 2014
It’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 a last-minute event venue walk-through, or, my favorite, a show gets cancelled at the theater, leaving my husband and me with an unexpected night off together. Impromptu date night, please? It’s difficult to find last-minute sitters and equally difficult to find those whose schedules are flexible. Personally, I hate trying to find someone to watch my son in the eleventh hour. It’s stressful, makes me anxious about asking with little to no notice, and I always feel like it’s disrespectful to the people I’m asking. 

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What’s a family to do when their schedules are a little wacky and unpredictable? My friend, Autumn has found herself asking this question since her first son was born in 2011. A working actress, her schedule is at the whim of directors and production companies, and often her work takes her out of town, like when she found herself living in Hawaii for over six months while filming the series, Last Resort. During her second pregnancy, she was determined to find a better strategy for her existing childcare routine, which was  cobbled together with overnight stays by her mother, one part-time nanny, and a handful of babysitters. Autumn emerged from her research with a great solution: a live-in au pair.

After finding Cultural Care Au Pair, Autumn engaged an in-depth screening process, of both her family and of potential caregivers. She found Delphine, a cheerful, warm and jovial young woman from the suburbs outside of Paris. Delphine joined her family this past October, six weeks prior to her second son’s birth.  Autumn and I spend quite a lot of time together working on our site, Move LifeStyle, while our sons play together under the careful eye of the Delphine as we work. The boys love to play with Delphine. Upon our departure, my son musters up his best, “Merci, Delphine,” and smacks a big bisou on her cheek. Our experiences with her have been nothing but delightful.

“Delphine is the magician who makes it possible for me to be a working mom with two kids under two. She’s been a wonderful, positive addition to our household, coming up with new ideas to entertain my toddler and keep his creativity growing. One of my favorite moments now is when I hear him singing a new song to himself — in French! Working with Delphine and Cultural Care au Pair has been a fantastic decision for my kids and our whole family.” –Autumn Reeser

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Why host an au pair? 

  • Families get up to 45 hours/week and 10 hours/day of childcare coverage for up to 2 years
  • Flexibility to customize your childcare hours to a schedule you decide
  • An average weekly cost of just $355 (per family, not per child)
  • Help with household duties related to your children (including laundry, room cleaning and meal preparation)
  • An opportunity to learn a second language and exposure to another country’s games, songs and cuisine

Why host via Cultural Care Au Pair? 

  • The largest selection of au pair candidates for families to choose from
  • Screening of au pairs without outsourcing to third-party agents
  • Comprehensive training including CPR and First Aid certification for all au pairs
  • Year-round local support through the largest network of Local Childcare Consultants in the industry
  • Repeat Family Rewards customer loyalty program
Have you hosted an au pair? How did you find the experience? Share your comments below!

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a baby shower for you!

By Ashley · Comments (2) · November 14th, 2013
Hey 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 for more info on the prizes and why our editor-in-chief, Autumn Reeser loves them all!

It’s a Baby Shower for YOU!

  1. BumpNest Body Pillow  Since discovering this magical invention, I am now firmly convinced that EVERY pregnant woman needs this body pillow! It wraps all the way around you and is the coziest most comfortable sleep tool imaginable. Just trust me on this one.
  2. MeLuvKush Godee Conceived as a new way to cradle your baby, the original idea behind this originated from South Asian cultures, and a local mom is making them accessible to the masses. Designed in NYC and made in Jaipur, these are such a cozy and hygienic way to let others hold your newborn. (You can also get 20% off by entering the code DIWALI at checkout this month!)
  3. Ingrid & Isabel This brand makes the most comfy clothes for pregnant women and new moms. (I’m wearing one of their striped tees as I write this actually!) We’re giving away a super-soft Lounging Top and a pair of cozy Pants.
  4.  Bravado Essential Embrace Nursing Bra and Tank These are so great for new moms, plus Bravado is also running a really cool Twitter campaign to benefit LoveRecycled. Tweet a picture of you and your little one and the hashtag #EssentialEmbrace to participate!

 

  1. Itzy Ritzy Reusable Snack Bags These waterproof bags take the place of Ziplocs, are cuter and much better for the environment. Sold. I have the dinosaur print but you can choose your favorite!
  2. EasyLunchBoxes Designed by a mom of three, I use these bento-style lunchboxes every day to pack Finn’s lunch. It seems like such a simple concept but it’s brilliant in the amount of time it saves you! Get four EasyLunchBoxes and a carrying case.
  3. Stokke HandySitt Travel High Chair I love absolutely everything this Norwegian company designs. Practical, minimalist and easy on the eyes, this high chair travels with you and baby.
  4. SkipHop Lunchie and Accessories  I think I’ll always be obsessed with all the cute little animals SkipHop comes up with to grace their lunch boxes and backpacks! Finn’s currently rocking the shark, but you can pick whichever animal you like best.

 

  1. Aden & Anais Swaddle Blankets  These are my absolute must-have for every new parent. You will use them for EVERYTHING. They’re light, breathable, durable and beautiful and you’ll get a four-pack of your choosing.
  2. Baby Clothes from The Line by Ale Mulchy I found these on Etsy, pinned ‘em on my baby page and they promptly gathered over 500 repins within two days! So, suffice it to say, Ale’s clothes are adorable, everyone loves ‘em and I hope you win these cuties.
  3. Tortilla Baby from BonVivant Baby  C’mon, who hasn’t looked at a newborn all swaddled up and said, “He looks just like a little burrito!”? Well, now you can make your husband’s favorite saying into reality with Burrito Baby. It’s awesome.
  4. ZoLi Bunny Teether This is just so stinkin’ adorable. You know you want it, too. Also, all of ZoLi’s products are made with environmentally sustainable production practices, so you can feel good about using it, too.
  5. 4Moms Bath Spout Cover 4Moms excels at making high-tech products for childcare and this temperature gauge is no exception. I always feel just a little bit more hip every time I use this or their baby rocker or electric stroller!

 

This post was written by Autumn Reeser and was originally published on Move LifeStyle.

 

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(lady) times they are a changin’ || meet softcup

By Ashley · Comments (0) · November 3rd, 2013
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 comfortably at the ballet barre with something bulky wedged between my upper thighs.

Ashley Fauset backstage before "La Bayadère"

Backstage prior to a performance of “La Bayadère”

Despite their ease and discreetness, tampons still aren’t the best solution for that time of the month. Each time I go to the store to stock up, I am always baffled by my choices. Still! “Do I want a multi-pack? How many of each size do I have left over from last month? Maybe I should just get all one size this time.” Inevitably, my calculations are almost always off, which sends me in a frantic return to made an additional purchase. It’s endlessly tiresome, but that’s all behind me now. I have discovered Softcup.

Finally! Something that is easy and effective and requires less attention and worry than the usual lady products. Softcup is just what it sounds like. And better. It’s literally a soft cup that you insert and wear for up to twelve hours, then just pull and pour out. And you can’t even feel it! The blood accumulates rather than gets absorbed, which means there is zero risk of toxic shock syndrome, nor that uncomfortable feeling of removing a tampon that wasn’t fully saturated. Maybe that’s TMI, but any of us who have worn tampons surely know that feeling, and it’s not a pleasant one. It is always good to inform yourself about new things, for example looking into riley reid fleshlight review and explore what is convenient for you.

Softcup has totally changed the way I handle my cycle. I can go to dance class and lose myself in the movement, not worry about leaks. I go to sleep and don’t wake up in a panic about the possible state of my sheets. Plus, you can wear it and have mess-free sex! (If you want to. Or you can keep that tidbit to yourself.)

Available in both reusable and disposable versions, Softcup is safe for our bodies: it contains no latex, silicone, phthalates, BPA, PVC or dioxins. It’s discreet, convenient, and so simple to use. And the best part? For every box of Sofctup sold, they will donate a reusable cup to a woman or girl in Africa. How cool is that? So I challenge you, ladies. Give Softcup a go over tampons and pads. I bet you won’t go back. I didn’t.

Disclaimer: I received product and compensation for this review, but the comments and opinions expressed within are solely my own.
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read for the record recap

By Ashley · Comments (0) · October 7th, 2013

Thanks 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. 

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Read for the Record

By Ashley · Comments (0) · September 27th, 2013
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 the hallway, and read until my eyes
were dry and drooping.

Finding time to read nowadays is much more
difficult for me. There are always dishes to do, floors to clean,
dinners to make, emails to return, work to be done. Most of the
reading I do now is toddler literature, and thought it’s not the
riveting, thought-provoking prose I might prefer, it’s absolutely
the most important thing I am reading, because I’m reading to my
son.

Nothing is more important than instilling a fondness and
interest in books in our little ones’ minds. So, please, be surge
you read to your children. For more family reading fun and
activities, come to the Jumpstart’s Read for the Record event!

Event Details:

Lakeshore Learning
Stores
will celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®,
presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation dedicated to
helping children develop early language and literary skills. This
free event at the Lakeshore Learning Store in West L.A. will
consist of guest readings from this year’s official campaign book,
Otis by KTLA’sChris Burrous, U.S. Olympian Sprinter Brushon Nellum,
and actress and celebrity mom Christie Lynn Smith (“General
Hospital”) this year’s official campaign book, Otis. In addition,
families will be able to take part in free crafts inspired by the
readings, and all children will be awarded their own World Record
Reader Certificate.

WHY: An annual event, Jumpstart’s Read for the
Record® celebrates literacy and promotes the need for quality early
education by encouraging adults and children nationwide to set a
record for the largest shared reading experience.

WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 11am – 3pm

WHERE: Lakeshore Learning Store 8888 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034

VISUALS: Celebrity mom and actress Christie Lynn Smith, KTLA’s Chris Burrous and U.S. Olympian
Brushon Nellum reading to children Children engaging in colorful themed crafts and activities Families and children reading and
doing crafts together. Children receiving World Record Reader
Certificates

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