Archive for December, 2009
Thanksgiving Dinner Lessons Learned
Many people have sent emails inquiring how my Thanksgiving dinner turned out, so I have decided to share my experience with everyone. I am happy to report the meal was a success! I didn’t under cook or overcook anything, but did learn some valuable lessons for future holiday meals. Instead of slaving in the kitchen [...]
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There has been another recall that parents need to be aware of. This time, it is a plush toy with an attached board book. Simon & Schuster has announced that “Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books” need to be immediately removed from your child’s reach. The plastic eyeballs on the plush frog can detach, which may [...]
Full StoryBugaboo Cameleon Case Study
I purchased the Bugaboo Cameleon for one main reason, it had a bassinet feature that my son could sleep in beside of my bed. My husband and I fell in love with the Ooba Nest bassinet; however, the company went out of business and we couldn’t get our hands on one. To be honest, the [...]
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The Unemployed Mom blog focuses on the life of a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM), but I wanted to take a moment and talk about working moms. For 8 weeks of my son’s life (weeks 12 – 20), I worked full-time while he went to daycare. Not only was that tough mentally because complete strangers [...]
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My family went to Ikea recently and attempted to park in the Family Friendly designated parking area. Having a toddler, I know from experience how challenging it can be to get from my car into the store without a struggle. It is very considerate of Ikea to provide these parking spaces close to the entrance. [...]
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I haven’t posted for a few days, was recuperating from all my time in the kitchen. YES, I canceled our reservation and cooked Thanksgiving dinner for my family! The food turned out wonderful and I am beyond thrilled with my decision to cook. I only cheated when it came to the pie and rolls, but [...]
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