Trying to Collect my Thoughts on Sandy Hook
I have been wanting to write since the tragedy this past Friday but to be completely honest I have struggled with what to write. I am a person that tries to find meaning in the chaos that can sometimes surrounds us.… Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Holiday Traditions
Traditions, when they are good, make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Some of my earliest memories as a child were of trying to create traditions in our household. I think they lent themselves to a feeling of security. Now that I have my own family I am constantly thinking about new ones to create and while they are still so young it gave me so much joy this year when JR remembered and got excited about one of the traditions I have carried forward from when I was a child. … Read the rest
A Guest Blog: A Stepparent’s Survival Guide for the Holidays
If you are a step-parent, have a step-parent, or know someone who is, don’t miss this guide to step-parenting during the holidays from MomPrep expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling.
A Guest Blog: A Stepparent’s Survival Guide for the Holidays
We are right in the middle of the holiday season and nerves are starting to fray even in the best of families.… Read the rest
Congratulations to the Duchess!
Kate Middleton is arguably the most prominent fashion icon of today and I cannot wait to see how she adapts her style in maternity fashion. While I think she will aspire to the modest and elegant elements of Princess Diana’s maternity wear, Kate will adapt her own look in a more modern way. … Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Thanksgiving Traditions
Creating traditions with my family as well as embracing those from both Daron and from my family is one of the things I love so dearly about the holidays. It is so remarkable to me how many different holiday traditions there are and I absolutely love to hear about other people’s.… Read the rest
The Making of the RPM Lab
Everyday is a baby shower at Rosie Pope Maternity and we are currently working on creating the ultimate downtown baby shower in our new space. The new RPM lab will function as a full retail space as well as our corporate headquarters.
… Read the restIntroducing…The Ladies of Charm & Chain
There are so many different ways of expressing one’s sense of style and one of my favorite is through jewelry. It is incredible how you can take one outfit and transition it to be perfect for so many different types of occasions and moods. … Read the rest
Adventures in Parenting on Honey Boo Boo
Honey Boo Boo…it’s time I weigh in and believe me this is a complex one! It is never easy to weigh in on someone else’s parenting, especially when all you see is what is on TV (which I fully understand!).… Read the rest
Paging Margarita Marasigan, RN CCE: Traveling Tips for a Breastfeeding Mom
After the book tour, I’ve been thinking a LOT about the trials of traveling with children. If you are nursing, it probably seems pretty daunting to think of leaving home (with our without your little one). Fear not! I’ve asked Margarita Marasigan, RN, CCE (find her on Facebook or Twitter), the MomPrep expert that I go to when I have questions about nursing, to give us her expert advice on the topic. … Read the rest
A Guest Blog: Teaching the Act of Giving
MomPrep Expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling has some very wise words about how to help our children and ourselves cope with the aftermath of the recent storm.
A Guest Blog: Teaching the Act of Giving
I am discombobulated. The aftermath of mega-hurricane Sandy has left even those unaffected by the ravages of the storm anxiety-ridden, disconnected and thrown off balance.… Read the rest