I originally planned on posting Vlog #5 last Friday but my laptop died on the flight to Paris (apparently, outlets on International Delta flights are just there for show) and then I didn’t have a single free second to work on it again while we were there. So, this may be a week late… but it’s a good one!
Mazzy and I sleep over at the American Museum of Natural History, Poppy is forced to take the Beanboozled Challenge and Harlow shows us that it’s possible for the game of War to be the most fun you’ve ever had in your life. Think that’s an over promise? I STAND BY IT.
Try not to lose your shit while you watch Harlow on a roll.
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I’d love to see a “Day in the life of” post, by the hour!
“5 reasons you hate Kevin”?…just kidding. But seriously maybe a blog on how Mazzy and Harlow have changed your marriage for the good and bad and how to find balance with kids and your mate. “Remarkably average married parents advice”
“A day: mom’s view versus kid’s view”. I would love to see a post from one of your trips from the kids view to see how it differs from you. Like your travel realities post, you talked about some of the bad things about traveling with kids, but I bet those are some of Mazzy’s favorite parts. Same can be said for most days I’m sure.
I’d love to see more posts on decorating/organizing. I absolutely love your style and wish my kids’ rooms looked even remotely as nice as your girls’ rooms.
A post about summer bucket lists and good book suggestions.
Why 4 years old is actually the worst age…..
I think this would be helpful to every mom: “Tricks to get your kid to sit still for a photo”. I think part of the trick is never using the same tactic twice. They catch on quick!
I’d like to read a posted written by you in regards to advice on discipline. I have a 4 yo going on 13…:(
10 ways the second child is easier than the first.
I’d love to hear how your marriage has grown/changed while parenting one and then two children. Maybe a title such as “How My Marriage has Grown with My Kids” or something along those lines. I think we hear a lot about how to parent in general, but how marriage AND parenting grow together is something I’d like to hear more about.
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of School Lunches (shopping for, making of, cleaning up treacherous lunches) MY LEAST FAVORITE THING TO DO!
Let’s hear something about travelling and eating out w kids. When you’re travelling w children, how is everyone kept happy and fed at the same time. Esp difficult w multiple children but is also a challenge w singles …
The parts of parenting you like least. For me, it’s having to feed my kids all. the. Time.
“Tips for living in a small space with kids” Your apartment always looks great. We live in a small 2 bedroom home in the Midwest where it is pretty common for everyone to have spacious houses. My boy (4) & girl (1 1/2) share a bedroom- gasp! Would love tips on managing stuff, sharing rooms, and ideas for storage.
Would really love a post : “Mazzy and Harlow’s 10 favourite spots/activities in NYC” and “Mazzy and Harlow’s favourite things to eat in NYC”
I would love to see a post about “How to not play favorites” between kids. I know you mentioned about not putting either girls on the cover of your book so that’s one instance but what about everything else? Will Harlow look back in 10 years and accuse you of favoring Mazzy because you took her to Paris?
You see, I’m on the path of “one and done” because I grew up with 3 older siblings. My 2nd brother is the favorite or the one who has the least amount or no chores and gets away with everything. I’m the youngest and think my parents were super tough on me because for everything they felt they messed up with my siblings they tried to over correct with me. It sucked!
I’d love to see a post about doing yoga with kids. I did a prenatal yoga class and then when I had my baby I was going to a mommy & me class that was so great for me during the postpartum days. I’d love to continue the practice with my baby now that she’s getting older.
How to survive the mother/ daughter relationship without turning grey ( or going bald from pulling out your hair. I have 2 daughters 6 and 4 months. My 6 year old is giving me a run for my money right now. I can’t figure out if we are butting heads because she is the oldest and is always navigating new boundaries while I’m just trying to navigate her growing up. Or are we so much alike that’s why we’re constantly bickering.
A post about fostering a positive sibling relationship would be great! I have two girls – 5 years old and 10 months old. It’s been a bit of a struggle so far. I’m wanting to know how to help their relationship grow in the positive direction as they both get older. I’m sure Harlow and Mazzy have issues every now and then but they seem to get along pretty well most of the time! 🙂
I would love to read a blog about best vacations to take with kids. Could also be broken down into age groups etc.
I would love to see a post about the best ways to get your children to get along. Mine are the best of friends but also the worst of enemies!
I say, turn it over to Mazzy and Harlow:
1) what mommy does for a living!
2) 10 outfits/ accessories/ hairdos I really want to wear
3) the best questionably appropriate dance tunes (who’s listening to the words anyway)
4) favorite “that is not a toy” items.
5) my favorite things about Mommy. and Daddy.
Or, 10 ways to get alone/ “me” / date night time when you can’t get a sitter (I sometimes take very long bathroom breaks “yeah, that chicken wasn’t agreeing with me”. Or I shut myself in the bedroom with the baby and say he’s nursing when really, he’s asleep)
The game of War is a favorite in our house! I would like to see a mommy/daughter hair tutorial. Jazzy doing your hair and you doing hers.
I clearly need more posts from you about fashion b/c both you and your girls blow me away!
For FB Live….. Mommy Daisy Dukes??? (b/c they are shorter….) probably too risque though 🙂
Like some others have suggested, a post on fun cheap and easy things to do with kids over the summer would be great.
With Father’s Day coming up it would be nice to have a post about Father’s Day gifts for kids to make.
I’d love to see a post on how to bring kids to the beach!
15 Ways to Keep Grandparents from Inundating Your Home with Toys.
(I say 15, but I’m hoping for more like 50 ways I can stop this from happening!)
“Father’s Day Gift Guide” post, please!
I’d love to see something on teaching your kids about what’s going on the world without being too scary. How much to share, how much to withhold. I know you are very vocal about your politics and I love it. We talk about skin color as much as I think she can understand. But I struggle with when to talk to her about how some things are different for people with different skin colors. She’s still pretty young, but I’m always trying to educate myself on more ideas, thoughts, how to talk to her about everything including that the world doesn’t treat everyone the same. I wondered how much you talk to Mazzy about politics, race and being a bad ass chick in today’s world.
Also, I’d love the braiding tutorial. 🙂
I call it “Mazzy and The Boy Who Lived”. (I’ve been wondering how it’s been going reading Harry Potter with her as I cannot wait to read it when my kids are older!!)
Top ten ways to spend multiple holiday gatherings with young children
I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on homework vs. family time. You seem to have a lot of late nights and things always going on with your kiddos and Mazzy is at the age when my kids started bringing home hours of homework (literally.) Every night ended in tears for all of us. Finally I said no to homework (projects are a different beast but nightly homework, nope) and spent more time in the evenings as a family and 10 years later it’s made such a positive impact. Curious if Mazzy has mass amounts of homework and if (when) she does, what your thoughts are!
I have two daughters. The youngest is only 5 months. I grew up with an older brother and am new to the sister relationship. I’d love to see a post about how to help girls create a strong bond and minimize any of the typical sister/sister relationship pitfalls
The best places to eat with kids on a budget that have good adult food!
I would love a guest post from your BFF Seri and what its like raising 2 boys in NY.
I would be interested to hear what you thought about your book tour. The good things, the bad things and maybe just the unexpected.
How about an article discussing kindergarten/elementary school? I’d love to hear more about your experiences with schools as a parent, such what you like, dislike, would change, etc.
I’m recently grappling with how different my two girls are and supporting the one that differs the most from me. So maybe “How Harlow got her groove … and I supported it”? My oldest is my athlete and in love with sports and my second just asked to be a cheerleader and for voice lessons. I love their differences, they just challenge me in different ways and I’ve taken a page out of your book in recording my younger one’s performances for her.
Ways you pamper or take care of yourself. Or maybe your summer bucket list while the kids are out of school.
Would love to see a post about shopping for kids! Online versus in store, best shopping season, places to shop and some tips!
Maybe a little on how you keep your marriage strong and romance alive while juggling a job, kids and personal interests.
Thank you!
I’d love to see them do some “pairings” like “How To Pair Your Outfit With The Sights Of Paris” or “Accessorizing For Every Occasion.”
I would like to see a post about teaching children about volunteering and giving to others/charities. Thanks!
Would love to read something about marriage and kids…”10 things I hate (love) about you” or how to get your kids to eat more than waffles and Tostitos chips “balanced diets are for chumps.” After 9 years together and two kids, my hub and I are just really starting to figure this whole married with kids thing out and still like each other. In the meantime, my kids just snack…all…day. 🙂 average arenting at its finest.
*parenting
I would love to see a post from Mazzy or Harlow’s point of view. I love watching your days but since it’s Summer break, maybe “A Day in the Life of…” Your girls seem so fun, I think the video would be cute!
How about something along the lines of top 10 (or 15 or 20) real life parenting hacks that actually work and save time/money/help you make it through the day?
I would like to see you write a blog post on entertaining kids on flight or car trips 🙂 Thanks!
I’d love a post about extra curricular activities. Are Mazzy & Harlow begging you to take classes or join groups because of their interests or to join their friends? Or are you signing them up for activities based on other reasons (need for after school child care, exposing them to the arts, making sure they get enough physical activity etc.?) How do you deal with kid ‘burnout’ (too many activities, wanting to switch activities after only a few sessions, etc.?) And deal with the logistics of getting them to and from all these different classes?
Maybe the difference between parenting in small NYC apartment versus your house in Long Island? Small space parenting versus big space parenting. Or how to involve your kids in your activism.
I’d love to see a post about, “Keeping a marriage sexy after kids!” 😉
How about “25 ideas to raise a strong daughter in today’s society?”
Id love to see a post on rainy day ideas! My daughter is like a puppy, needs time to run outside or she gets in trouble…we are always looking for fun (and budget friendly) rainy day activities to keep us occupied…and sane!
I would love to see a post about favorite high quality shoes. My daughter wears through shoes like there’s no tomorrow!
A post dictated by the kids – like let them review a kid friendly outing, a vacation, a restaurant, a favorite book and write down exactly what they say.
More Moves Like Harlow 🙂 she’s so funny and creative!
How to pose like harlow! The videos are so fun to watch!
Id like to see Mazzy and Harlow cooking up some healthy Kid-friendly recipes!!
“The good and bad of raising kids in a big city.” 🙂
10 easy and fun summer snacks that are healthy too!
The title I suggest is “how easy is to rise a second girl” I have a 3yo and I’m having an other girl in a couple of months. I love your snaps 🙂
I’d like to see some fun and easy crafts that young kids can actually do. We’ve acquired several jewelry making kits and a picture frame decorating kit that required way too much fine detail work or hand strength for a 4 and 6yo to accomplish, so it ends up being “mommy does a craft while the children look on sadly”.
Hi! Thanks for your blog and newsletter. An article on how best to take care of your couple on a daily basis when you have kids. I feel like that’s the greatest challenge. Kids always come first, but sometimes I feel they should actually come second after your partner. Date nights (with wine haha) are fun, but I feel that small things every day are worth a lot as well. Would love to hear your tips 🙂
Write a post on how you and Mike met! Also, how did you come up with the name Mommy Shorts?
I’d love to see a post about something like “Adventures in cleaning out your child’s closet.” For someone living in a small apartment the struggle of too much stuff is always REAL. And then the kids get attached to clothes that don’t fit anymore, or when it comes time to get rid of a toy they never play with, all of a sudden it’s the most interesting thing in the world and they can’t live without it!
I would love to know how you focus and handle really well being your own boss and mixing in your family errands in between! (We all know its not so easy being self employed when you´re a mom!)
I´d love to see a post about how your girls are best friends and get along so well instead of being selfish, even when they have so different personalities. (I love my sister when she was small and than hated that she wanted to do everything like me! haha I hope that doesn´t happen with my kids later on!)
I always love the girl’s clothes and shoes. It might be fun to do something like a fashion show with their fave outfits and accessories! Or do a 10 favorite summer finds (swimsuits, coverups, sandals, dresses…) Maybe Gavin and Luke can chime in for the boys gear!
A rundown on Kevin for those not in the know. Seriously, I can’t even stay up to date on what’s happening with my fav mom blogger! 😩
I would love to read a post about being ready for motherhood. Like “the time I knew I was ready to be a mother” or “10 signs that you are ready for kids” or something like that. I know I’ve been wanting to be a mom ever since I can remember,, I love taking care of babies and babysitting… but I’m not sure when would be the right time for me to have a child of my own
Sisters: The Frenemy Phase(s). I never had a sister. I was blessed (?!) with two brothers. You’re a sister and you birthed sisters! I have a daughter and I would LOVE for her to have a sister, because I’ve seen and heard it’s a bond like no other. Maybe the post can be about you and your sister growing up and learning to love each other, and how you’re witnessing it play out between M and H.
Oh! And another diagram of Mike’s brain and how he’s come to accept he’s not having a son.
I would love a “what to do with girls hair” tutorial. Beyond a basic braid I am lost!
How about a post on “how to survive the threenager years,and not resort to day-drinking while doing so?” Losing my freaking mind over here!
Post on family friendly activities that don’t cost too much money.
I would love to see a post about “Top 10 vacation destinations with children, and on that note, how not to loose your shit when vacationing with children.” I could use the help.
Top 10 Kids Summer Bucket List Activities !
Would love to see a top 10 Lazy Moms Way to entertain kids over summer break when they’re driving you crazy!
I would love to hear “Life Lessons by Mazzy and Harlow”! I think it would be a fun and adorable way to get some insight into their world 🙂
would love to see something regarding how to handle/schedule/deal with 2 kids with minimal help from other people. i currently have a 2.5 yr old and considering another baby but HOW DO OTHER MOMS DO IT?!?! i can barely hold it together with the 1 kid (plus full time job and 2 hour commute)…
or beauty tips for MOMS 😉 you know, something more light-hearted
Would love to know more about the relationship between Mazzy and Harlow. Enjoy reading and seeing all their interactions!
I would love to see a post about husband’s side of the family. We see a lot of mention of your mom and sister but I don’t recall seeing anything regarding interactions with Mike’a family.
I’d love to see a “How to get yours kids involved in chores” post.
I’d would love to see a post on your favorite music to dance to with your littles along with your best mom dance moves (I mean, Harlow has to get it from somewhere 😛)
I’d love those Mazxy’s braiding tutorial, I loved the make up tutorial, mostly Harlow’s hilarious faces! She’s so much like my twins!
Do you ever do guest posts? I would love to see a blog post titled “Potty training in different lights” with different perspectives from different mothers possibly as I am struggling with my four year old right now and I have been potty training since he was 2. The frustration levels are high.
Mazzy and Harlow’s NYC summer bucket list!
I’d like to see your top 10 favorite kids TV shows (it might be really hard to come up with 10). PS – if you haven’t seen Charlie and Lola, watch it – its great!
How to keep the amount of toddler toys to a minimum. They are everywhere!
I had to start a journal about all the funny shit my kids have said when my now 7 year old was almost 3 and wanted to get some plastic balls out of a $.25 machine. Once she had them, she said very loudly “I can’t wait to go home and show daddy my balls!” So I’d like to hear some other hilarious “shit my kid says” stories!
I thought of another odea for a blog post. I’ve noticed that sometimes Harlow (like most kids her age) sometimes has little breakdowns when she gets upset or frustated which makes her cry. And sometimes you make it funny like last week when you were at the Beauty and the Beast event and you wrote about how she started crying because she spilled watr on her salad even tho she had no intentions of eating said salad. So why not write a “Reasons my toddler is crying” or “Reasons why Harlow is crying” and collect the weirdest reasons she cried for over the course of a week,, or the silliest reason she cried for over the past few years. Like when you were in Denmark and she cried because you told her it was time to leave for the amusement park
I would like to see – “How I taught my kids independence.” It seems like yours are pretty good at doing things on their own. As in my house WHY OH WHY can’t my 6 and 4 year olds brush their own darn teeth!!!
10 best free things to do with your kids in NY? I know that there are all sorts of awesome museums and what not, but when you’re on a budget…. what cool things can you do with kids?
I would love to see a post from the kids perspective something funny like “how we saved mommyshorts” or “how we inspire mommy”s blog”
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