Last Sunday, since my hubby had to work, I decided to take my daughter on a Mommy & Me outing. My daughter is really into horses (she's a big fan of My Little Pony), so I thought it would be fun to go to the Japanese American National Museum to ring in the New Year & celebrate the Year of the Horse. Best of all, admission to the museum would be free that day, including all of the fun activities! They had many arts & crafts for … [Read more...]
Need A Sitter For the Holidays?
The following post is sponsored by UrbanSitter. December is around the corner & as a busy mom I’ve got a lot on my to-do list. There are holiday parties, parent-teacher conferences and Christmas shopping, among many other things. While I do have family nearby that can watch my daughter, it’s not always possible. That’s why it’s so nice to utilize the services of UrbanSitter, an online resource that connects parents with … [Read more...]
Sleep Training Advice From Kim West & Natalie Diaz
Last week I was invited to attend the Sleep Baby Sleep Boot Camp event where I got to meet the experts on sleep training. It was held at the Coop in Studio City, a children's playspace. Kim West (aka The Sleep Lady) & Natalie Diaz (founder of Twiniversity) gave sleep training tips to the crowd of parents. Some of those tips include: Consistency is the secret to sleep coaching. Being a well-napped baby helps your child sleep better at … [Read more...]
Sleep Baby Sleep Boot Camp
Calling all San Fernando Valley Moms with newborns! You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn sleep tips and tricks for your little one! It's at the fabulous playspace, the Coop, located in Studio City. FYI - I've been there for birthday parties & it's a great location, but I digress... See the invitation below for details. Hope to see you there! … [Read more...]
Flashlight Friends – Product Review
My daughter loves anything that lights up or glows. When she was a baby, she had a light-up turtle that projected stars onto the ceiling of her room. As a toddler, she loved to watch her shoes light-up when she stomped her feet on the ground. Now that she’s older, her love has evolved into pillows that glow-in-the-dark & also a rather large plastic ladybug that contains glow-in-the-dark multicolored beads. Her latest obsession is … [Read more...]
Getting Back to Basics with “Retro Baby”
When my daughter was born (back in 2006), I tried to glean as much information possible from various baby websites to educate myself on all things related to the baby. I also read some of the books in the "What to Expect…" series but I ended up feeling overwhelmed with so much information. How I had longed for a simple, easy-to-read book that gave helpful advice on how to bond with your infant/toddler. Well moms, have I got a book for you! … [Read more...]