I love to read. I've always loved to read. My first "adult" novel was a Judith Krantz when I was 11 years old that my older cousin hid in my backpack one day under some important instructions, "you just have to read this book - you'll learn so much!" I don't remember much other than it being shocking and trashy but I can say that it was only book after book at that point.

Of course, it's much harder to… Read More

The amount of products that have come on the market in the past few years is amazing.

With my oldest, his diapers and wipes case went into whatever pocket I could jam them into in my diaper bag. With my baby today, I have such an array of choices it's almost overwhelming at times.

Here's just a sampling of some stylish and functional diapers and wipes holders that I've used in the past few years - some great little pouches and organizers to be… Read More

There have been a lot of end of summer season sale coupons posted lately and I thought I'd share a few from some great stores:

$10 off at Little Jules with coupon code MOMMYSUMMER. Little Jules makes gorgeous personalized Mom-jewelry.

Big time sales at Cabana Life, where they make sun-protective clothing. Many items are up to 50% off. In addition, you can use coupon code MSTYLE for 25% off ON TOP of the already… Read More

It's important to me and to my family to be environmentally responsible. I'm still a far cry from where I'd like to be: I'm a former vegetarian and like most people on the planet, I've wasted more than I've recycled. But I try. I do my best to do what I can for the sake of my children's health, their future in the world and the future of the world itself while balancing my everyday life as a Mom. So what does… Read More

As some of you may have noticed from my last few posts, we spend a lot of time at the beach. "Going down the shore" is a cultural phenomena all over, and here in the Philadelphia region it's all about the Jersey shore in the summer time. Each weekend of each summer, you'll find gridlock on the various expressways leading east towards the New Jersey beach.

Our family goes to Long Beach Island. North of Atlantic City, it's a… Read More

Since having kids, I've changed my germaphobe ways. Prior to kids, I'd carry little anti-bacterial soaps everywhere. I wouldn't touch something if it fell on the ground, and I used paper towels to open handles of public doors.

Two kids later, there are certain things I'll give on. Because unless you're SuperMom, I find that everyone has to give a little on the germ thing - it's just the nature of the job.

So there's certain things… Read More