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The Twinkle Tiara

Kenzie rocks it in this gorgeous Tiara she made all by herself with zero help from Mom.  Twinkle Tiaras are sold in a package of 5  crowns (for $19.99) and is basically like a paint by number but with stickers and jewels so the kids can bedazzle their crown.  I highly recommend this product if … Read more

Kenzie's 1st Bike

My little girl is growing up so fast.  She’s thrilled with the early Easter Gift  we picked up at Walmart this weekend – somehow we forgot to buy her a bike when she was 3 years old, so now that she’s 4.5 we figured we better make the plunge!) Just one more first to add … Read more

Bunny Time

Big Sister Kenzie helped Kyle drum up his bravery for a visit with the Easter Bunny. The kids had so much fun visiting this goofy critter at the Mall. Really the Easter Bunny is kind of creepy looking huh? Kyle and Kenzie carefully examining his hind paws.

More Hoarding: My Messy Basement Confession

Buried Alive! I’m an involuntary hoarder. I need help! Trust me I’m trying to give it all away. Enjoy another seek peek behind my closed doors with this messy basement confession. Do you have a secret mess somewhere? What advice do you have for organizing your storage areas?

Dr. Green's Top 5 Tips for New Parents

I’m a fan of Dr. Greene and end up stumbling on his website for advice frequently.  I purchased his book, Raising Baby Green a few years ago and enjoyed it very much. Here’s his Top 5 Tips for New Parents.  Enjoy!
1. Get your home in order before the baby arrives: Clean, organize, and find a place to store all baby products, so they can be easily accessible.
2. Find the places that are open all night and who will deliver to your home – keep a running and accessible list of nearby pharmacies, grocery stores, etc. and have these numbers readily available.
3. Keeping your baby safe is important. Choosing products that are BPA- and toxic-chemical-free is a key part of protecting your baby. One way to help do this is to choose products from a company like BornFree, whose entire line of baby bottles, pacifiers, teethers, training cups, extra niples, etc., is free of BPA, phthalates, and other estrogens. You can purchase them easily at www.newbornfree.com, Whole Foods, and various outlets across the country. With each new choice, keep your baby’s safety and health in mind.

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Scrubbing Bubbles Spa Day

To escape the morning madness, Scrubbing Bubbles treated Philly Moms to a yummy spa morning. It was so fun to escape into Philly on a Saturday morning with girlfriends. And even cooler, Janice from 5 minutes for Mom actually flew here from Vancouver to host our party – a long way to go for a … Read more

Frigidaire Friday: Dishwasher Video Tour

Take a peek inside the quietest dishwasher I’ve ever owned – and yes I had an ultra expensive Bosch before joining the Frigidaire Test drive program. I haven’t actually figured out the high tech features on my new dishwasher but a few more cool ones include: · DishSense™ Technology: Sensors select the cycle for you … Read more

Ellen Pompeo Dishes on Motherhood

Ellen Pompeo dishes to SELF magazine on her secrets to handling marriage, motherhood, and her career, all while staying sane and enjoying it.

Watch a really fun behind the scenes video from the photo shoot and interview here.

Here are some fantastic tidbits and truths she shares with readers in her interview.

Pregnancy Truths

  • “I got pregnant, and I was like, ‘Oh, God, it worked! Oh, no!’ Chris [Ivery, her husband] and I were super happy, then I got terrified! Will I know how to do everything right? Of course, nobody does everything right, but as long as your baby is the priority, that’s the best you can do. My mother passed away when I was 4, and not having a mother makes me appreciate being one so much more.”
  • “A lot of people couldn’t understand why

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Jennie Garth Loves Veggies & Hidden Valley Ranch

Classy Mommy was invited to see Jennie Garth in New York City last week as she was promoting a fabulous effort from Hidden Valley Salad Dressings and the Love Your Veggies campaign to get kids to eat their veggies. I wish I could have gone in person. I could use some expert help in the veggie department.

Sigh. I wish I could get my kids to eat their veggies. Truly, it is torture in our house.  (And yes, I’ve tried the dip it in salad dressing trick – and it doesn’t work yet at our house. I think I might resort to allowing the kids to dip them in Ketchup or even honey if that would work!)  Really, the only veggies I can get my 4 yr old daughter to consume are canned green beans. Texture of fresh veggies seems to be a deal breaker in our house.

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