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Let's talk about books... 27 Aug 2013 | 08:00 pm
Awesome People Reading is an addictive tumblr. My friend Samantha's book, Well-Read Women, comes out today! She illustrated fifty watercolor portraits of heroines from literature, including Anna Karen...
Ergobaby's new swaddler 27 Aug 2013 | 01:00 am
When we were brand new parents, one of the best tips we got (from nurses, friends and this brilliant book) was that babies love to be swaddled. Wrapping them up tightly makes them feel safe and helps ...
12 Surprising Things About Parenting in Abu Dhabi 26 Aug 2013 | 07:38 pm
For our Motherhood Around the World series, our sixth interview features Kera Thompson, who lives in Abu Dhabi with her husband, McSean, and three kids, Owen, 6, Asher, 4, and Elena, 1. Here are 12 th...
Have a great weekend. 23 Aug 2013 | 10:51 pm
What are you up to this weekend? Since the weather is so breezy and refreshing, we're hoping to have a picnic with friends. (Maybe we'll bring shrimp!) We've also been playing this game lately, which ...
Tina Fey is always hilarious. 23 Aug 2013 | 07:14 pm
Since I'm still in a newborn baby haze, I'm not sure what's old news versus new news to people. But! Have you heard that Tina Fey sold TWO new sitcoms this week?! The first will be a Cheers-like comed...
Thursday giveaway 23 Aug 2013 | 01:30 am
Today's giveaway is from A-Thread, an adorable and affordable online boutique. Most of their dresses and tops are under $50. It's nice to be able to browse a store without worrying that everything is ...
Do you feel comfortable naked? 22 Aug 2013 | 09:35 pm
When I was dating my college boyfriend, I was (true to form) totally neurotic, so I felt nervous about letting him see me naked. During sex, I'd strategically drape myself in sheets, when I stood up I...
NYC City Hall weddings 22 Aug 2013 | 07:43 pm
When Alex and I stopped by City Hall four years ago to pick up our marriage license, we saw a bunch of couples tying the knot. Some wore tuxedos and puffy white dresses, some were in casual clothes an...
Snacks around town 22 Aug 2013 | 01:00 am
Now that Anton is almost seven weeks old, I'm starting to get the hang of exploring the city with two little dudes. We've had some chaotic moments (yesterday Toby was stuck in a bucket swing because I...
A fourth grader's documentary about school lunch 21 Aug 2013 | 10:10 pm
Have you guys heard about Yuck, the documentary about school lunches written and directed by a fourth grader? Zachary is the brave filmmaker who goes undercover to reveal the truth about the gross mea...
