When Pregnancy Announcements Attack, Part III
Photo by Bah Humbug Hello, I've been reading your column for a while and I really love it. I've never seen this type of question before, but I didn't really go through the archives, so I apologize if you've seen it before. OK, so my husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year now, which has clearly been one big FAIL. I have an appointment with an RE to see what our next steps are. My problem lies more with the fact that in this last year or two my frien

In Search of One-Stop Laundry
Oh All Knowing One of Everything Awesome: I have a question regarding laundry detergent, sensitive skin, and cloth diapers. We currently use Tide for our laundry. However, my 7 year-old stepdaughter has eczema and sensitive skin, and I'm looking for ways to try to reduce irritation to her skin. I'm thinking that whatever they use to turn our current detergent blue isn't the best for her skin-or anyone's, for that matter. I'm not really buying into the Tide Free thing either -- you're going to charge me more for you to OMIT an ingredient in your product, and you're still not really that natural or sensitive? I'm also 17 weeks

Recycled Napkin Rings for Your Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving Craft: DIY Recycled Napkin Rings By Marie LeBaron Having a beautiful Thanksgiving table can help set the dinner mood. Sometimes the table gets more compliments than the turkey! Here's a fun way to spice up your table with these decoupage napkin rings made from recycled paper tubes. Supplies: - paper tubes, toilet paper roll or paper towel roll - craft paper, preferably fall colors - decoupage, I used Mod Podge - sponge brush - scissors - napkins - embellishments, acorns,

How To Care For Your Child's Teeth Like a Pro
Photo by gagilas With Halloween just behind us you might have your kids' sugar consumption and dental care at top of mind. We spoke to Oral-B Stages dental expert Dr. Jennifer Salzer who shared some surprising tips to help you keep your kids' teeth in tip-top shape. 1) Don't let your baby go to sleep with a baby bottle. A whopping 15% of kids have baby bottle cavities, received after going to bed with a baby bo

This is Your Brain on New Motherhood
Photo by James Jordan One of my absolutely favorite not-about-me stories is this one, from Ezra's two-month appointment with our pediatrician. She was very late getting to our appointment, thanks to a very brand-new mother who had an appointment ahead of us. And was very, very late for it. Summary: Very Brand-New Mother drives to doctor's office with Very Brand-New Baby. She doesn't know how to get