
Hi. I’m Ilana and I have struggled with eczema my whole life. But thanks to two recent discoveries, I might finally have a way to keep it in check.
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11yo Memphis sent a letter to Harvard Admissions asking how to get accepted one day. Her mom had no idea she sent it until they received a response.
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02/19/20
Mazzy has a Future In Meme Creation
Some kids learn math or law or engineering from their parents. My kids learn meme creation.
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“Hair Love was done because we wanted to see more representation in animation,” Cherry said while accepting the Oscar for Best Animated Short on Sunday night. “We wanted to normalize black hair.”
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We all loved the movie but Mazzy was confused as to why Jo got married at the end. Harlow was mad that Mazzy kept covering her eyes whenever there was a kissing scene.
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02/12/20
How to Raise Kids Who Love Skiing
From having the right attitude to selecting the right gear, I’m gonna tell you everything I’ve learned from skiing with my kids for the past seven years.
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If you want some ideas for reasonably priced Valentines’ Day presents for your kids, I made a guide. I also included a few gifts that I want, some options for Mike and a few for your single friends too.
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Will your child learn about the science behind the making of ice cream? Or the benefits of a balanced diet and how to incorporate cold creamy treats in moderation? No, they will not.
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01/21/20
Mommy Shorts Squad hits 100K
Remember five years ago when I started @insta2yearold on Instagram? Since then, so much has changed.
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We decided to switch it up this year and spend New Year’s Eve in Vermont, skiing, sipping hot chocolate and eating s’mores.
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Last week my family got to take a tour of the newly renovated Empire State Building Observatory Experience, including a first look at the new floor to ceiling windows all the way up in the spire!
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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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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.
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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.
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10/14/19
Real Littles VS Mazzy’s Miniatures
Two summers ago, Mazzy started bringing home miniature clay foods that she made in her stop motion class.
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