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11/06/14

Trick or Treating in NYC is Actually Pretty Awesome

I used to think trick or treating in Manhattan sucked the big one. But this year, I had it all figured out and gave Mazzy the time of her life.

11/05/14

Here’s Your Chance to Brag About Your Mom Skillz

Want an excuse to brag about your mom skills? You could win a myCharge Hub 6000 and an iPad Mini! And now I’m going to show-off my braiding abilities…

11/04/14

Harlow as a Human In New York and Other Instagrammable Kids on Halloween

Instagram: a place where perfectly crafted costumes and adorable children come to meet their match.

10/30/14

That Time My Husband Had a Joint Superhero Birthday Party with a Five-year-old

Never joke around with a five-year-old about planning a joint birthday party unless you are prepared to make it happen.

10/28/14

Flower Girl Meets Audrey Hepburn Just in Time for Halloween

This Halloween, Mazzy will be going as her superhero alterego Flower Girl and Harlow will be going as her accessories obsessed soulmate, Audrey Hepburn.

10/16/14

Nothing’s Fair in Love and Parenting

Mazzy’s newest favorite saying is “NO FAIR.” I am not exaggerating when I say we hear these words about 75 times a day.

10/15/14

How to Winterize Your Kids

Have a funny photo of your kids in their winter gear? You could win a brand new outfit to help your kid fight this year’s Polar Vortex, plus a 3 month supply of Boogie Wipes.

10/09/14

Ditching the Pacifier

“When are you going to get rid of the pacifier?” That’s the most frequent question I get asked about Harlow. The answer up until a few days ago was, “We’re working on it.”

10/07/14

Two Sisters Share a Watermelon Rind: Can You Handle the Cute?

Watch Mazzy and Harlow, sharing a watermelon rind, acting at their absolute cutest. We are talking PEAK CUTENESS LEVELS here. Proceed accordingly.

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10/03/14

22 Things I Want My Daughters to Know in 22 Years

Energy Star certified LED bulbs last for 22 years, which means Mazzy and Harlow will be in their twenties by the time I have to change them…

10/01/14

“The Book with No Pictures” is Mazzy’s New Favorite Book

Watch BJ Novak win over a group of kindergarten kids at a reading of his new picture-free book, plus enter to win a signed copy.

09/30/14

Apple Picking is More than a Bag of Apples

Why do I always forget that on a beautiful Saturday in September, I will be far from the only mother who thinks apple picking is the perfect fall family activity?

09/25/14

Mazzy’s Mini Meatball Cooking Tutorial

This what happens when you four-year-old has watched cooking tutorials on YouTube for the past two years. Check out this video of Mazzy making mini meatballs with her “little helper” Harlow…

09/24/14

Getting to School Fully Clothed and On Time

Our morning has changed drastically since Mazzy started kindergarten two weeks ago.

09/19/14

Welcome to Mommy Shorts 2.0!

Welcome to Mommy Shorts 2.0! This redesign is a year in the making and I hope you like where I’ve landed. Let me tell you all about how the new site works…