I have been obsessed with all kinds of pregnancy, labor and birth related research, particularly digging into various interventions which can snowball into c-sections. And I’m not talking about those medically necessary c-sections or true emergency c-sections. I’m talking about the majority of c-sections – those that could have been prevented and never had to … Continue reading
Summer 2012 Pool Schedule: Jersey City, Hoboken, Union City and more
So, yesterday was super hot, my face was red as soon as I stepped outside and sweat covered my body almost immediately. I know, gross. Today wasn’t any better, I nearly melted. I think it’s time to take my little buddy to a swimming pool instead of a playground. Just in case you are making … Continue reading
Choc.O.Pain – Hoboken’s chic French café & bakery where yum meets fun
It was still kind of rainy this morning so Kam and I went to Hoboken’s finest café Choc.O.Pain. It’s French, and so is the owner, so you know you’re up for some strong coffee, delicious pastries & sandwiches and the best bread ever (freshly made on the premises). I obsess over bread and it’s ultra … Continue reading
Giveaway: Vintage Sunglasses from Europe
Summer is approaching fast … I think it’s time for our first giveaway – and a truly awesome giveaway it is. In honor of the International Children’s Day (June 1st) I will randomly select one lucky person who will receive these super stylish vintage sunglasses by MOD vintage from the Netherlands (yes, they came all the … Continue reading
The power of encouragement during pregnancy and labor
It’s nap time for my little curly head. And as my baby sleeps with fever and a horrible rash, I’m thinking of the day he was born. Tomorrow it will be exactly 21 months since he came into this world and it was the most beautiful day in my life. I wanted his arrival to … Continue reading
New darling in my handmade shop: eco-friendly nursery decor
I admit I didn’t do much in the past couple of weeks – potty training my 1.5-year old (who, by the way, was sick and had to visit the emergency room) consumed most of my time and energy. There’s a pile of new fabrics on my sewing desk, including new organic fleece for my soon-to-come … Continue reading
Gender specific nursery design without stereotyping
When designing a gender specific nursery, you have to be ultra careful not to create a pink & purple disaster or a blue & brown catastrophe. I don’t understand the whole pink and blue craze. It seems like everything from toys to clothes in the big-box stores is either pink-and-lavender or blue. That’s exactly why I … Continue reading
Green Meadows Farm & Petting Zoo
Thinking of where to go for a family trip this weekend? Try Green Meadows Farm in Hazlet, NJ, a short drive from Jersey City, Hoboken, and NYC. Why should you go there? – They have a petting zoo, your kids will have a blast! Don’t miss out though – spring season started on May 4th … Continue reading
Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 convertible car seat … why we love it, why it’s babywearing friendly, and why it’s better than Britax
After a massive disappointment with the Orbit Baby Toddler Car Seat (which you can read about here) I performed an extensive 6-month research on convertible car seats. I went to stores to actually test them out – I played with them, I put my son in them, and I read all about them. I went … Continue reading
Beautiful handmade slings
I love love love babywearing. It keeps us closer and makes our everyday life easier – particularly when a trip to the City is unavoidable and we need to tackle buses, PATH trains, NYC subways and all the stairs in between. Now that Kamar is 20 months old I mostly use my Beco Butterfly 2 carrier … Continue reading