Archive for the ‘Advice’ Category
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Kids across the country head back to school next week. I don't have a school-aged child, but I do have a teenage mother's helper who comes a few days a week to help with the baby. So "Back to School" meant I needed to find a new babysitter.
While I'm fortunate ...
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Stuffed animals are cute and cuddly. But all of those plush bears are total space hogs. Baby Mwah started off with just one stuffed bunny, but the animals have multiplied as fast as real bunnies since well-meaning relatives (and sometimes even his mommy) can’t resist buying them.
Unless you have a ...
Posted in Advice, Baby Gear, Decor and Furniture, Home and Decorating, Organizers, Parenting, Stuffed Animals, Tips | 2 Comments »
Friday, June 27th, 2008
Perhaps you were a neatnik before baby. Or maybe you were always a little messy. Whatever your temperament, you probably find the idea of getting organized daunting…..maybe even absurd. After all…you haven’t had a good night’s sleep in months (maybe years). So how are you going to find the time ...
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Monday, May 26th, 2008
Even toddlers who only have to go to regular well-baby appointments may suddenly develop an intense fear of the pediatrician. And this fear can present an even greater problem if your child needs more regular visits to a doctor's office or hospital. Here are a few products I've been ...
Posted in Advice, Books (0-3), Health, Pre-schoolers, Tips, Toddlers, Toys (12-24 M), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Dear Mamanista Readers,
As you can tell from our frequent reviews of breastfeeding products, we're very pro-breastfeeding at Mamanista. But-- most importantly-- we are pro-mama.
After her c-section and some other delivery complications, one of Mama Mwah's friends developed post-partum depression. She also was having a difficult time breastfeeding and suffered a painful nipple infection.
Through all of ...
Posted in Advice, Breastfeeding, Feeding, Health, Parenting, Tips | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living, by Kimberly Rider, is a gorgeously illustrated series of tips on tackling the task of creating a natural nest for your new little one.
Each chapter is organized around spheres of your baby's life: the nursery, gear, clothing and grooming, baby food, and venturing ...
Posted in Advice, Books (Advice), Eco-Friendly, Organic | 1 Comment »
Friday, April 11th, 2008
Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care, by Dierdre Imus, is the second in a series from this Green Guru.
Guiding people towards a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle is more than a job for Imus, it is a calling. Her passion shines in each passage of the book.
Imus ...
Posted in Advice, Books (Advice), Contests, Eco-Friendly, Organic, Tips | 74 Comments »
Monday, April 7th, 2008
Gorgeously Green, by Sophie Uliano, is a hip new guide to making environmentally-friendly and healthy choices that fit your lifestyle.
Each chapter is a step in the process of becoming Gorgeously Green with plenty of practical and concrete suggestions. If you still need a little push, Uliano prioritizes the information ...
Posted in Advice, Books (Advice), Eco-Friendly, Safety, Tips | 138 Comments »
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
When I was in college, I often threw fun, no-fuss parties. After graduation, entertaining grew more time-consuming....and more expensive. I would spend hours in the kitchen making recipes from Martha Stewart and Bon Appetit, worry about my wine selection, and completely stress myself out in an attempt to throw the ...
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Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Change is Strange knows that when big changes happen to little people, things can get scary, and upsetting, and exciting, and sometimes all of the above at once.Just when your pre-schooler thinks he's got it all figured out, you throw him a change up: a new house, a new baby, ...
Posted in Advice, Books, Books (0-3), Books (Pre-School), Books (School Aged), Personalized, Tips | 2 Comments »
