Category: Smile
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5 parenting shows that need to be made immediately
Fall is fast approaching, and with it comes the onslaught of television premieres. Networks will test out dozens of new shows in the hopes that one will become a hit. We can expect the usual crop of small-screen staples: the medical drama, the family comedy, the reality show, the cooking…
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Orange is the New Black: playground edition
They’re strong, opinionated, and ready to defend their territory. Just like most of the moms I know, the ladies of Orange is the New Black are a strong and colorful bunch. Change Litchfield into a playground and you have the makings of one interesting show.
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My toddler’s soundtrack
Do you ever find yourself wondering what songs would be playing throughout your child’s day? I did. Check out my latest piece from Mom Babble.
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Book Review: The Greedy Triangle
When my second child was born, an old family friend was kind enough to give a bunch of books, including a few for my oldest. One of those books is “The Greedy Triangle” by Marilyn Burns.
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If Cersei Lannister were a mommy blogger
It is a lonely life for the Queen Regent who will do anything to protect her family. There’s the stress of fighting nasty rumors, dealing with uncontrollable children and fighting off would be usurpers. Sometimes a lady needs to vent. I think if Cersei were around today, she would be…
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St. Patrick’s Day pregnancy test
Last month, I had the privilege of being published on Mamalode. I shared my story of how I learned I was pregnant.Read the story here.
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The beauty of rituals
When I think about what I love so much about being Jewish, the answer always comes back to rituals and traditions. My favorite holiday, Passover, which millions of Jews will begin observing on Friday, is arguably the most ritual – laden of them all. The centerpiece of the holiday is…
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7 things I have wondered while watching kids’ shows
Between the brutal winter and an exhausting pregnancy, I have had a lot of time over the past few months to watch children’s television with my two-year-old. Much of the time I tune it out, after a while of hearing the same theme songs on repeat, your mind begins to…
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5 things to toss along with your sweatpants to ensure a happy marriage
Ryan Gosling’s baby mama, aka Eva Mendes, has declared sweatpants as the number one cause of divorce. Phew! Tossed mine out just in time. However, I am left wondering what other things I need to stop wearing in order to ensure a happy marriage.
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When two slobs birth a neat freak
Before his bath one night, my son looked at the tub and said, “yucky, ” while making a wiping motion with his hand. He refused to go in for his bath until he was satisfied the tub met his standards. It was in that moment that I knew I was…