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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
Tips for Teenage Skin & Hair
Hola Amalah: I've recently been put in charge of putting together a three part panel to teach the young girls in my church congregation about taking care of their bodies. (Why me? Yeah, I'm not sure either.) I've found someone to come and teach about nutrition and another women to come and ...
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Celebrate Day of the Dead with a festive homemade necklace!
By Brenda Ponnay Halloween isn't the only holiday that gets to have fun with dancing skeletons. There is another holiday called Dia de Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead in English) that is all about honoring the dead. Many of us struggle with the concept of death and spend a lot of time ...
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Baby Sling Smackdown, Part II
Photo from Ergo Baby Hi Amy! So I had the question about slings a few months ago and thought I'd follow up. You know in case any of the commentors wanted to know if I put their excellent suggestions to good use. After carefully reading all the comments and finding out that huh, it sort ...
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Postpartum Belly Binding?
Photo of a Belly Bandit Okay, so this question was originally intended for the Advice Smackdown, but the topic seems much more suited for over here. But because I probably never would have come up with this topic on my own, I'm keeping the Q&A; format to give credit where credit is due ...
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Kids' Knit Caps
Poof! All of a sudden it's really cold out there. That means 'tis the season for adorable children's knit caps. We've done some searching for you and here are some of our favorites. Left column: Bat Girl Cap , Bat Boy Cap , and Animal Hat & Booties all at Oeuf . Center: Coverall Hat by Ouef ...
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Monster-in-Law
Hi Amy, I'd love to be writing you with an easy question about makeup or skincare, but you've already solved all my skincare woes (oh, how I love me some Philosophy!) and I am currently banned from Sephora (self-imposed) after a particularly ridiculous shopping spree there. Plus, I have ...
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Blow Me Away with the Dyson Air Multiplier
James Dyson is one of those iconic figures who not only invents his own products but also serves as its spokesperson. There are few who can pull that off. The others may be passionate for their products and services, but it just doesn't resonate the same way. In two short years from the ...
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Halloween Craft: Cereal Box Stencils
Halloween Craft: Cereal Box Stencils
alphamom.com — Halloween Craft: Cereal Box Stencils By Ellen Baker More ghosts and jack o' lanterns! I'm afraid of the scary Halloween stuff, so we like to keep it happy around here. We made these fun and simple stencils to use on treat bags, but you ... (more) Halloween Craft: Cereal Box Stencils
Maternity Leave Milestones
alphamom.com — Dear Amalah, I'm getting ready to have my baaayyyybbbeee, which is super exciting and I just can't wait. But there's a little something I'm worrying about. Maternity leave. I'm taking at least 12 weeks, maybe a little more. And 12 weeks is starting ... (more) Maternity Leave Milestones
The Shield
Photo from Milky Way Lactation Hi Amy, I'm a HUGE fan and plan to write you a separate gushing email soon about how your blog and various columns got me through my pregnancy. But for now, I have a question, and I'm sorry, it's really long! It may not be something you can answer, but I ...
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