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12/04/19

For Thanksgiving, we now have a tradition of two very different evenings. “Adult Thanksgiving” at Mike’s family’s house on Thursday night and “Kid Thanksgiving” at Grammy’s house on Friday.

12/03/19

A Kid-friendly Guide to NYC over the Holidays

If you are looking for that special NYC holiday magic that is only available once a year, here is a rundown, with as much insight as I can give you about when to go, what’s nearby and where to get the best photo.

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12/03/19

250 Gift Ideas to Knock it Out of the Park this Holiday Season

It’s the 2019 Mommy Shorts Holiday Gift Guide! We’ve got gifts for kids, gifts for adults, and gifts for everyone in between; like panda lovers and people who are fans of Harlow’s baking show.

11/25/19

Happy Birthday to Me!

At the end of November, neatly tucked between Harlow’s birthday and Mazzy’s birthday, and almost always completely overshadowed by Thanksgiving, is a much lesser known occasion.

11/22/19

36 Heartfelt and Hilarious Thanksgiving Traditions

From tablecloths embroidered with the signatures of past dinner guests to mashed peas for relatives who are no longer alive, here are some unique and wonderful Thanksgiving traditions shared by my readers.

11/20/19

How We Spent Harlow’s 7th Birthday

For her 7th birthday, Harlow requested Chinese takeout, doughnuts and to watch a movie at home. Honestly, I cannot think of a better way to spend an evening.

11/19/19

7 Things I Love About Harlow on her 7th Birthday

Harlow turned seven(!) on Friday and to commemorate this moment in time, I’d like to write about what a unique bundle of joy my daughter is turning out to be.

11/14/19

We Rode a Parade Float in New Orleans

Harlow said it was her third favorite day ever, after the day she was born and her first birthday. Mazzy said the experience was tied with our trip to Disney World. MIKE DANCED! I will remember this night as one of my most fun ever.

11/11/19

The 2019 Mommy Shorts Halloween Costume Awards

Halloween was over a week ago and the rest of the internet has moved on, but I feel like my “I know, I’m late” speech has almost ...

11/07/19

Harlow Sings in Front of a Crowd for a Jumbo Twix on Halloween

I had no idea what she planned to sing. I thought maybe a song they learned at school. The man asked what song she was going to sing and she paused so long, I thought she was going to chicken out.

10/28/19

The Origin Story of “Fashion Panda”

I didn’t know what Harlow meant what she told me she wanted to be “a panda, but fashion.” But come Friday night, I felt foolish for ever doubting her.