In The Crib Archives - Page 9 of 21

08/19/16

Back to School Supplies for the Breakfast Club

Yes, the basket case, the athlete, the princess, the brain and the criminal (their stereotypes, not mine) are all buying pencil sharpeners and backpacks for elementary school in 2016.

07/22/16

How to Make Blueberry Sushi with a 3yo in 31 Steps

After the success of our blueberry galette, I was excited to tell Harlow about our next cooking challenge. “Harlow, we ‘re making blueberry sushi!” Her initial response? “BLECH.”

07/18/16

When You Want to Keep All the Back-to-school Supplies for Yourself

Mazzy and I might have to fight each other for the hot pink tape dispenser and the flamingo paper clips.

07/14/16

Our Big Trip to Fair Oaks Farms

Last month, my family got invited to Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana to learn about how fairlife milk is made.

07/08/16

The 20 Biggest Messes Your Kids Created in July

Last month, we gave the “Mess of the Month” to a little girl who brushed her hair with powder and water. This month we’re giving it to a mess that didn’t need a scissor to clean it up.

06/16/16

Bringing Salad Back

Somewhere along the line, I became one of those moms who eats half eaten chicken nuggets and my kids’ leftover pasta for dinner.

06/09/16

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Some Dads We Know

Father’s Day is coming up which means you get to pay back the dad in your life for how he treated you on Mother’s Day.

06/06/16

Bake a Blueberry Galette with a 3yo in 39 Steps

Last weekend, Harlow and I baked two blueberry galettes in a row. I decided they are better than pie. And easier to make too.

06/01/16

Mess of the Month: June

In our first “Mess of the Month” competition, a shaving cream incident, a goth girl, a human canvas and a very very bad hair day all battled it out for the win.

05/26/16

Big News: It’s a Book, Not a Baby!!!

I’m not going to bury the lede— my book is for sale in pre-orders!!! I’ve got the title and the long awaited cover reveal! A very exciting day, indeed.

05/10/16

12 Problems Dining Out with Kids

My kids are not acting in this video. This is what they do EVERY TIME WE GO OUT TO EAT.

05/09/16

19 Hilariously Honest Portraits of Mom Drawn by their Kids

There’s nothing more heartwarming than your kid drawing a portrait of you that makes you realize it’s time to pluck your eyebrows.

05/06/16

Make Sure Mom’s in Your Photo Album

Every year around Mother’s Day, I like to challenge moms to put themselves in their photos for a period of two weeks. Why do we always leave ourselves out??? I know why.

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05/02/16

Honest Portraits of Me From My Kids

This month, in honor of Mother’s Day, I’m asking you to submit portraits of you drawn by your kids. Even if those drawings make you look like you have huge teeth, a bald spot and a wonky leg.

04/25/16

A Kid’s Room Makeover that Could be Yours

Remember when The Land of Nod redecorated Mazzy and Harlow’s room? I’m giving away a $2500 shopping spree so one lucky person can get their kid’s room redone too!