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The Advice Smackdown Holiday Baby Gift Guide
Let's be honest: your kids' toy collections are clearly divided into two categories. 1) Stuff they love, and 2) Stuff YOU love, and wanted them to love, but alas, they do not love. The stuff in category two is the stuff that languishes in the bottom of the toy box or (if you're like me and ...
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DIY Holiday Calendars
by Ellen Luckett Baker Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained next week? Create a countdown calendar for the holidays. As a child, our family had an advent calendar each December to count down the days until Christmas. You can read more about the history and religious significance ...
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The Advice Smackdown Holiday Beauty Gift Guide
I love this time of year. It's when all the cosmetic companies repackage up insane combinations of their best offerings and sell them at ridiculously discounted prices, all in the name of their "holiday gift collections." This year, I SWEAR, the deals are the best I've ever seen. So that means ...
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Grandparents: A Field Guide
Grandparents: A Field Guide
alphamom.com — Photo by Shyald So you've gone and had yourself a baby . You've officially created your very own new family unit. A wacky spin-off, as it were, with occasional Very Special Episodes featuring cameos from the crazy family members from the ... (more) Grandparents: A Field Guide
How to Resist Junk Food at the Office
How to Resist Junk Food at the Office
alphamom.com — Photo by bonimo Hey Amy! (Please read this parenthetical as the standard you rule, I love your column, your blog, and now that I'm pregnant for the second time I am loving Zero to 40 , swoon swoon, you rock, The End.) Now I'll get to the ... (more) How to Resist Junk Food at the Office
Bumpzillas
Photo by ianmyles Dear Amy So many of the letters you’ve published lately have been about pregnancy etiquette. Here’s another one for you -- my best friend is pregnant and has turned into a self-absorbed brat. She’s become selfish, rude, and a bad friend. If a conversation begins to ...
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Thanksgiving Crafts for the Kids' Table
By Cindy Hopper Let your children color their way to a festive Thanksgiving table. Grab some crayons and colored pencils, print off the downloads and your kids can decorate their own table. A Start with a colorful turkey for the centerpiece. Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece Download ...
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The Night Leaker
Hi Amalah, I have a question for you about breastfeeding that I've never seen anyone address before. Maybe I'm the only one with this problem! Here it is: My son is finally starting to drop some of his night feedings. Score! More sleep! But my boobs aren't really on board with this plan. I ...
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Packing the Perfect Diaper Bag
Packing the Perfect Diaper Bag
alphamom.com — Photo by [177] Packing the perfect diaper bag is an art -- a feat of organizational triumph crossed with future-telling powers and more than a little bit of OCD. And alas, it is not an art I have personally perfected. Before Noah was born, I ... (more) Packing the Perfect Diaper Bag
When Pregnancy Announcements Attack, Part III
When Pregnancy Announcements Attack, Part III
alphamom.com — Photo by Bah Humbug Hello, I've been reading your column for a while and I really love it. I've never seen this type of question before, but I didn't really go through the archives, so I apologize if you've seen it before. OK, so my husband ... (more) When Pregnancy Announcements Attack, Part III
In Search of One-Stop Laundry
In Search of One-Stop Laundry
alphamom.com — Oh All Knowing One of Everything Awesome: I have a question regarding laundry detergent, sensitive skin, and cloth diapers. We currently use Tide for our laundry. However, my 7 year-old stepdaughter has eczema and sensitive skin, and I'm looking ... (more) In Search of One-Stop Laundry
Recycled Napkin Rings for Your Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving Craft: DIY Recycled Napkin Rings By Marie LeBaron Having a beautiful Thanksgiving table can help set the dinner mood. Sometimes the table gets more compliments than the turkey! Here's a fun way to spice up your table with these decoupage napkin rings made from recycled paper ...
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How To Care For Your Child's Teeth Like a Pro
How To Care For Your Child's Teeth Like a Pro
alphamom.com — Photo by gagilas With Halloween just behind us you might have your kids' sugar consumption and dental care at top of mind. We spoke to Oral-B Stages dental expert Dr. Jennifer Salzer who shared some surprising tips to help you keep your kids' ... (more) How To Care For Your Child's Teeth Like a Pro
Patterned Tight-End Tights
Available online here at Spanx. $42.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Plush Doll
Available online here at Pottery Barn Kids. In a variety of sizes, $34- $59.
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Pre-Baby Bucket List
Pre-Baby Bucket List
alphamom.com — Photo by nattu Aloha Amalah! I have a bit of an abstract question and I couldn't think of anyone better on the whole wide Internet to answer it. My husband and I have been talking babies lately, and we have decided to wait one more year before ... (more) Pre-Baby Bucket List
Last-Minute Kids' Owl Costume
Last-Minute Kids' Owl Costume
alphamom.com — Still looking for a Halloween costume for your kiddo? Here's an easy way to turn a t-shirt into an owl costume in a couple of hours. If you don't have a sewing machine, you can simply glue the fabric feathers onto the costume with permanent ... (more) Last-Minute Kids' Owl Costume
How To Navigate the Supermarket Like a Nutritionist
By Isabel Kallman, Founder of Alpha Mom Photo by Nicholas_T I was fortunate enough to get an in-depth supermarket tour with a naturopathic physician, with Keegan Sheridan who works in-house at Kashi * as their Natural Lifestyle Business Partner and helps them develop natural foods. ...
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Postpartum, Posteverything Boobs
Photo by Emmaline Okay. Let's talk about boobs some more . Specifically, I've had more than several moms ask me about post-breastfeeding boobs. Do they...you know...bounce back? Will they be like they were before? Will they be different? Droopy? Saggy? Behold! My magnificent answer: IT ...
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Baby Spacing Blues
Baby Spacing Blues
alphamom.com — Photo by (nutmeg) Hi Amy, I am such a fan of your writing--your blog and columns are always good for a pick-me-up. I am writing because I have a situation that I just don't know how to resolve. I want to have a second baby, and my husband ... (more) Baby Spacing Blues
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