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Two Halloweens

New mom Hayley mulls over the challenging question of sharing your child’s story online (with help from Stirrup Queens author Melissa Ford) and reflects a bit on what a difference a year makes.

Pimp my pump

When I first heard about MIT’s recent “Make the Breast Pump Not Suck” Hackathon, I wasn’t sure what to think. But as one who would be first in line to bemoan the various factors that make breast pumping suck, I was curious about the results.

Cabin fever

Need to get out of the house but want to avoid places where you’ll get the stink-eye for having your newborn in tow? Look no further! Let me be your Stefon of infant-friendly outing suggestions.

Butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers

STEM programming and the Maker movement are pushing the importance of designing, building, and creating anything and everything. But where do you (and your kids) start?

Nest intentions

After putting up a good, long fight against nesting before our daughter was born, I eventually gave in (somewhat) to the throes of parental preparation. And then life happened.

Let me school you

I was homeschooled and have opinions on the matter. Should you homeschool? Maybe! Or maybe not!

No ferrets allowed

Compromising is vital in most relationships, but sometimes you just can’t do it. For example: you can’t have and not have ferrets. So…what do you put your foot down about?

Leggo my LEGOland

Leave LEGO-loving, YA-reading adults alone!

Downsizing: a simple how-to

After amassing a lot of stuff, a sudden downsize turned me into the Simplifying Jedi Master. Let me teach you the ways…

Change, please!

(I think…)

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