So, I got these sconces at HomeGoods for $19.99 each. Cute, right? I knew they would look great somewhere but wasn’t exactly sure where to put them. My husband wasn’t home, so poor Charlie (4) had to go all over the house with me and hold them up in different spots so I could evaluate […]
The Joy of Swim Lessons
A friend of mine was talking to me about a child who drowned and how she was going to put her daughter in swim lessons. My son, Charlie is four and doesn’t know how to swim. He’s perfectly happy to play in a shallow pool of water and has no interest in learning. Up to […]
Funny Kid Quotes: What Riley Says
THIS…is six-year-old Riley – one of the funniest kids on the planet. She’s also the newest contributor to TheMommyhood.com. Who said you have to be a mom to be on TheMommyhood.com!? Really all you need to be is funny. And she is. Riley’s super smart mom, Rebecca, is capturing her daughter’s quotes and sharing them […]
Got Poison Ivy or Poison Oak?
My husband recently got poison ivy while working in the yard. I happened to mention it to my mother who told us about the GREATEST STUFF EVER for poison ivy or poison oak. It’s called Zanfel and my husband described it as “liquid sandpaper.” You can get it over-the-counter at Walgreens. I’ll warn you, it’s […]
Giveaway: SprinkleBakes Cookbook!
Looking for a FABULOUS Mother’s Day gift idea? Heather Baird of Sprinkle Bakes has launched her amazing cookbook SprinkleBakes: Dessert Recipes to Inspire Your Inner Artist, and she is giving away a copy to one lucky reader of TheMommyhood.com! I am so excited to share this with you guys. This woman makes gorgeous (I mean GORGEOUS) desserts. […]
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Motherhood Moments That Made Me Laugh
Here are some recent funnies from our house. (Yes, that would be the Melissa and Doug cookie tray). Charlie (4) found some cupcake toothpick decorations and went to town… and he also went to the neighboring village where he calls me Heather instead of Mom. Although, on second glance, this looks like Molly’s handwriting…he was […]
Going Back to Work After You’ve Been Home With Baby?
“Are you worried about getting hired after being a stay-at-home-parent? Don’t be,” according to Heather Hopp-Bruce. You’ve got mad skills according to your resume… Heather Hopp-Bruce is the creator of TheBaby Sucks (and other breastfeeding tips) and a contributor to TheMommyhood.com. She lives with her husband and three young daughters in Boston, Massachusetts. You should […]
The Barbie House Rules
Welcome to The Barbie® House! And…what is that? It’s a series of pictures of pretend play captioned with humor by super funny mom Shannon Doyle. Louisa explained they were riding the highway. I presume the I-5? That’s great and all,but I’m a bit concerned about the girl pushing herbaby sister in the stroller. Those crazy CA drivers… […]
Clever Storage Solutions: Reusing Sturdy Boxes
Did you know sturdy produce and other boxes make excellent storage options and are available for FREE upon request at some stores? Milk Crate Boxes Some companies transport milk to grocery stores in thick cardboard boxes with handles called milk crate boxes. Organizing expert Karen Sprinkle has re-used these square containers that she got for […]
The Kohl’s Giveaway Winner…and Another Chance to Win! What?!?!
Congratulations to Kara G. who won a $100 gift card to Kohl’s! What? You didn’t win, but you wanted to…well, lucky for you, there’s more. Kohl’s is giving away $500 gift cards (not through me, directly from Kohl’s). Here’s the skinny. You shop at Kohl’s and then make a video or snap a picture of […]
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