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Mama’s Homemade Baby Wipes

 Making your own wipes is a great way to save money and keep your baby’s bum free from chemicals that often irritate baby’s skin. This recipe is super easy, adaptable and you probably have everything you need to make them right now. So let's do it!What you'll need:One roll of Viva paper towels (use half)Baby … Continue reading Mama’s Homemade Baby Wipes

Who’s to blame for the NYC Measles outbreak?

Even as a passionate vaccination advocate, this article makes me cringe almost as much as any anti-vax propaganda the article aims to discredit. It’s not factual. It’s not objective. It’s not news. It's not helping the vaccination cause, it's hurting us. Ten years ago, if the article even made it to print, it would land on an editorial page … Continue reading Who’s to blame for the NYC Measles outbreak?

Roald Dahl on the MMR Vaccine

I was always a fan of Roald Dahl. As a child, I loved his books and the movies inspired by his eclectic writing. Just thinking about flipping through the somewhat crude and yet enchanted illustrations and reading his colorful words actually brings me back to a state of childlike wonder. It’s a warm and fuzzy … Continue reading Roald Dahl on the MMR Vaccine

Kitchen Revamp

I've been staring at my kitchen so long, I didn't realize how much I hated it. When we moved into our foreclosed century home, it was a bit rough. Luckily most of the issues were cosmetic and fresh paint and a thorough cleaning made a big enough difference. Kitchen when we moved in: You eat … Continue reading Kitchen Revamp

Honest Company Review

The Honest Company offers a huge variety of natural, plant-based, non-toxic, eco-friendly products for families including diapers, wipes, cleaning products, soy candles, skincare, baby bath and even baby carriers. You're probably familiar with the Honest Company because you're familiar with the co-founder, actress Jessica Alba. She's been in some awful movies, some pretty good movies … Continue reading Honest Company Review

TV for babies and my son’s nemesis– Sam Sandwich

Before I had an outside baby and I was a swollen mom-to-be, I did not expect to be the type of mom who would let her kid watch TV before the age of two. :::shudder::: If this kid's going to Harvard in 2020, we have to start somewhere, right? Well, we made it to maybe … Continue reading TV for babies and my son’s nemesis– Sam Sandwich