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Those Boobs Were Made for Milking, And That’s Just What They’ll Do … Or Will They?

July 31, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 15 Comments

Bloomberg, Bloomberg, Bloomberg. Every time I turn around, there’s someone talking about Bloomberg. He’s everywhere. And, yes, now he’s here. (For those of you who don’t live on Facebook or have a mom who listens to lots of talk radio, let me summarize: Mayor Bloomberg has decided to lock up the baby formula in hospitals […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: baby, breastfeeding, challenges, new mom, newborn

5 Reasons To Get Help With Your Baby

June 21, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

Today I was talking to a friend about what a saving grace our nannies/babysitters have been for us as moms of a (semi)-new baby and a couple older kiddos. I often think it’s silly that I pay (a very special) someone to watch my kids a few hours a week when I could, technically, do […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: baby, babysitter, childcare, Disney Baby, help, nanny, new mom, support

Flaunt Your Best Accessory

May 29, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

This morning, as I was dropping off Little at preschool and running a couple errands, I found myself avoiding people’s eyes. I was (ok, let’s face it, this should be the present tense) am wearing yesterday’s clothes, I have my bangs pinned back because they desperately need to be cut (along with the other frazzled […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: baby, beauty, confidence, Disney Baby, new mom

Moms (and a Dad) Who Mean Business: The Baby Gift Edition

March 6, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Everywhere I go, it seems there are Spring chickens hatching. In case you find yourself waiting for or welcoming babies these days as well, I wanted to share some unique gift ideas. If you know of other great mom- or dad-owned businesses, please share in the comments!

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: baby gift, baby shower, books, dads, gift ideas, Moms Who Mean Business, new dad, new mom

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