
If you think Mariah Carey’s backstage rider demands are over-the-top, you are about to be indoctrinated into a whole new level of CRAY CRAY.
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From using Harlow to wake up Mike to threatening to turn off the TV if Mazzy doesn’t get herself dressed, here are my ten best Morning Hacks. Plus a chance to win $500 from General Mills!
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Not only does Harlow wear sunglasses outdoors, she’s one of those people who wears sunglasses inside too. Don’t judge her. There’s a lot of light in our apartment.
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Not only am I sharing Mazzy and Harlow’s latest eating quirks, Olly Vitamins is awarding the parent of one Picky Eater a $750 Target gift card, so this Picky Eaters Club is NO JOKE.
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Last week, I planned a 4th of July picnic in Central Park, so Mazzy, Harlow, Gavin and Luke could model the new Americana collection from Gymboree. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not get the invite.
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06/15/15
A Message to My Dad
When my parents divorced when I was ten, I thought going away to NYC on the weekends would take me away from my friends and everything familiar. Instead, I found my home.
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06/12/15
A Gift for Our Nanny
Mike and I have always known that as the kids get older, our arrangement with Ruth would need to change, but the change is happening about a year earlier than we expected. You see, Ruth is expecting a baby of her own.
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For Father’s Day, Mike wants a bound hardcover book with photos selected to preserve our personal memories and not just put out there for the Mommy Shorts fanpage. Understandable.
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From the guy hogging all the snacks to the girl in the ill-fitting bikini, here are 54 kinds of kids you’ll find on the beach. I think you’ll find they match up with the adults you’ll find too.
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Scooter tricks, handstands by the pool, counter climbing and defying the laws of baby proofing. THESE 36 KIDS HAVE SKILLS.
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I’m using photos from the #ParentingUnfiltered hashtag to create a day in the life of a Mommy Shorts reader. Turns out that day contains lots and lots of CRYING.
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05/25/15
Is Your Baby a Beach Bum?
I’ve never been a huge fan of the beach, but seeing my kids enjoy it has turned me in its favor over the years. Harlow loves the sand and is content to play in one spot all day.
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Harlow might be tiny but she is a MASTER on a scooter. She’s quick, she can brake and she’s even got TRICKS.
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Harlow and Mazzy taste tested eleven snacks from the new snacking subscription service NatureBox. Because you can’t risk showing up at school pick-up with the wrong snack. There will be HELL TO PAY.
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05/08/15
A Message to My Mom
My mom is amazing for many reasons. But beyond the unconditional love and the free babysitting, she lets me know I don’t have to be a perfect parent to be a good one.
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