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DD was 18 months, DS was about 14 months.

We went to a party recently and the host gave out those big bouncy balls from Target or the grocery store - they're like $1.50 a piece. The kids were thrilled.

LOL, totally what I needed! Seriously, this is why I came here asking for advice. DH thinks I am nuts, as I asked him whether we could have her work 2 days until she finds a job, and have the new...

Thanks, all. I am so torn up about this. She is like a sister to me - she borrowed a suit for the interview, and I really want her to succeed. I don't want to leave her without a job, especially...

As many of you know, our nanny is leaving. She's been with us for 3 years and we all love her very much. She never gave me a firm end date, but always said it would be near the end of July. (Her...

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I wish I was closer to offer her some real help and support. I know she feels overwhelmed.

I love Charlie! I also know a third who goes by Trip, which I think is cute. I also really like Chase.

What did you need during those first few weeks, superficially speaking? My best friend, who is unfortunately 7 hours away, just had a baby at 35 weeks. She has a 15-month-old at home, a DH who...

I couldn't go through with the interview - DH was so adamantly opposed to it, I didn't want to waste her time, so I cancelled. Thanks for all the advice, secular ladies!

I just like her on paper, and from her email response (before I actually saw the email address). I have a phone interview with her tomorrow and plan to ask her right off the bat about it. DH has...

Not yet. She asked for a couple days, and I told her to take a week or two. I figure I just have to press on in the meantime. Still keeping my fingers crossed. It is such a hard process!

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I am not really secular, I was raised Catholic and do believe in God. DH is Jewish, and we chose to baptize our kids Episcopal because it was more in line with our values. But we are...

I totally agree with this. We stress eating healthy rather than eating what's in front of you just because it's in front of you. I don't consider myself a short order cook, but I absolutely try to...

Well, I sent her an email basically telling her how awesome she is and asking if she would ever consider it. She replied that my email was so nice, I made her cry. And she asked for a few days to...

DH and I are both the younger of two children. We decided we are also done at two because, (1) we feel incredibly grateful that they are both healthy and happy and don't want to tempt fate given my...

Thanks guys - I decided to do it. She is so amazing, I would regret if I didn't at least ask. And she and Sadie have such a sweet bond, hopefully she will give it some thought...

Tanya, btw, the...

My amazing nanny is leaving this summer, after 3 years with us. Her husband is graduating from law school and she is looking for a full time job as a teacher. I am in the middle of my (hellish)...

I do something a little different with the passes. For us, Sadie goes to bed just fine, but she calls us in at night. I give her two passes at bedtime, and if she has two in the morning, she gets a...

This is so true! Seriously, adding a teaspoon of ground flaxseed to your diet every day will change your life. I make sure everyone in my family eats it.

I would start with trying to get him to drink more water. I also find that ground flaxseed mixed with my kids' yogurt or cereal works wonders.

I'd ask them to make the party a breakfast or brunch. That way alcohol is less of an issue. But I agree with the majority - it's a party in your honor, including your family. It is reasonable that...

Crib tents have been recalled! He would totally freak anyway if we tried that.

So, when you switch your climbers, do they just get out of bed all night long? That is partially my worry...

Anyone have tips to discourage a toddler from climbing out of a crib? DS is 2.5 and going through some crazy sleep / anxiety issues at the moment. He is constantly climbing out of his crib. I...

Is it an option to go back full time and then reevaluate in a few months? If there's not much you can cut from your budget to make it work, I would suggest staying where you are and trying to put...

Did you see this? http://www.salon.com/2013/04/15/eden_foods_ceo_digs_himself_deeper_in_birth_control_outrage/

When asked why he didn’t care about birth control,the CEO responds: “Because I’m a...