Formerly Gracie

An Interesting Dilemma

July 25, 2011

We haven’t had much of a summer here by the Bay. It’s cold. It’s hot. It’s rainy. It’s cold again. Last week, Lou and I met friends at the park and both of us were bundled in jackets and long pants…. and it is mid-July! However, there is one thing for certain. When the temperature […]

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Patti Digh Loves Me

July 21, 2011

Today’s post was inspired by Kick in the Blog, a new creation by my dear friend, Jessica Rosenberg of It’s my life…. The idea behind it is to have a place for your thoughts to go when you’re hit with writers’ block. True to it’s name… it’s a KICK in the blog. The question in the inaugural prompt […]

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{Giveaway} MomtoMom Diaper Review and Two $25 Grocery Gift Cards

July 12, 2011

When it comes to potty training, my faithful, tried, and true advice remains:

It doesn’t matter when your toddler is ready for potty training. If you’ve even considered starting it, they probably are. It’s a matter of when YOU are ready to deal with the messy floors and messy pants.

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Independence and Liberty for All

July 4, 2011

It is very fitting that our rowdy and rebellious daughter chose today to declare her independence from diapers. The rest of us are just going with it… Also, please do not send hate mail. Being home-bound and tracking piddle is not my idea of celebrating freedom and liberty. This is all her!

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Swag. Whore.

June 27, 2011

I present to you, my haul from Type-A Parent Conference 2011. As you can see, it’s difficult to resist the urge of “free stuff”… especially when sponsoring brands are literally throwing it your way at conferences and the like. Try. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself lugging an extra bag home and/or become that person repacking in the […]

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Is Parenting Advice Ever Wanted?

June 7, 2011

Is there ever a time when unsolicited parenting advice is appreciated? I mean, reeeeally? As in, has anyone ever said, ” Why THANK YOU! I never occurred to me that the world is full of communicable disease. And here I was, selfishly grocery shopping for my family. Perhaps, next time should I leave my infant home alone. Golly, what […]

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Bump Month Winner Announced

June 5, 2011

The lucky winner of the “All About The Bump” Basket Worth $1,000 is… Congratulations, Liz!!! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and everyone who participated in “All About the Bump” Month!!!

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