When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I did what every new mom does — freaked the eff out. What did I know about raising a kid? I was absolutely clueless about babies. As far as I was concerned, they were small, whining machines that haemorrhage money from your bank account faster…
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The Perils of Eating Quinoa (And Other Inconveniences of Being an Adult with Braces)
I have a confession to make: I am a full-fledged adult. with. braces. If you’re wondering… yes, wearing braces is STILL as awkward and embarrassing as it was in your teens. Despite all the technological advancements since my last tango with metal-mouth, braces are still bulky, obvious, painful, and inconveniently dorky. Except now, my peers…
Don’t Be Afraid of Feminism
The F-word. Men despise it. Women dissociate themselves with it. The fashion world has co-opted it until its meaning has been rendered almost useless. Feminism has become a hotly debated topic in the neverending anger-gasm that is the 24-hour news cycle. People distance themselves from the word and say “I wouldn’t call myself a feminist”….
No Apologies: I Formula Feed My Babies
In the few hours after my first child was born, I thought I was really catching on to this whole ‘motherhood’ thing. I could hold him without letting his floppy little head fall back and was learning how to breastfeed. By the second day, however, I was not so confident. I had given birth without…
Little Luxuries and Why I Love Them
I am a serious sucker for little luxuries. They set off that hedonistic part of my lizard brain that indulges in desserts at Le Meurice and silk Twillys. It’s not a need, it’s a want. Coming from an austere childhood, my husband simply cannot understand that part of me. When we pass a gelato stand, I…
DIY Embroidered Picnic Tote
Traditionally, it is when the glittering ball drops over Times Square on New Year’s Eve that serves as an opportunity for new beginnings. Not so for me. Those feelings of renewal and time to reinvent myself have always come with the arrival of Summer. Maybe it’s because I am a Taurus, but there’s just something about this season…
Minimalist Baby Checklist
The ultimate in minimalism for your new baby.