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A game-changing breathable mattress for infants

May 13, 2017

At the JPMA Baby Show and blown away by this inventive new mattress from BabyTrend that helps avoid the conditions that can lead to SIDS, as well as avoiding chemicals or allergy issues inherent in most mattresses. I'm talking with the inventor who explains the technology. It's available for only $150. Wish this was available when I had babies. . . .

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Chatting with actress Julianna Margulies about motherhood, platform, and life balance. #realbeauty

May 13, 2017

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Instagram Roundup

May 12, 2017

A quick recap of some of the events happening this week with the Howerton family on Instagram... Ozomatli - always and forever my favorite band live A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on May 5, 2017 at 10:20pm PDT My third time taking the kids to see @Ozomatli. It's always late and loud and a little rowdy but their musicality onstage and unique mix of genres and cultures is just so incredible. A post shared by Kristen Howerton . . .

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Friday Finds: Florals

May 12, 2017

1. Floral Faux-Leather Zip Pouch | Banana Republic 2. Wildflower Study Teapot | Anthropologie  3. Black Floral Maxi Dress | H&M 4. Flower Charm Bangle Set | JCrew  5. Poplin Sleep Pants for Women  | Old Navy 6. Fringe Studio Watercolor Botanical Tray | Nordstrom 7. Round Floral Sunglasses | Target  8. Floral 8 Coasters Featuring 4 Designs | Rifle Paper Company  9. Audrey Flats in Livery Edenham Floral | JCrew  . . .

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I’m chatting with sex educator with Leslie Dixon again . . .

May 11, 2017

I'm chatting with sex educator with Leslie Dixon again - and this time we are talking specifically about how to talk to kids age 5-7 about sex. Hit us up with your questions! . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Marissa

May 10, 2017

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Best summer books for kids of all ages

May 9, 2017

This is a guest post by Lauren Savage, the owner of Reading Bug Box, a nationwide subscription box service for children's books. We've been getting Reading Bug Box for about a year and are huge fans. They have an uncanny ability to choose the perfect books for each of my kids, so I was thrilled to have Lauren give us some of her best tips for high-interest books at every stage.During the school year, many school-age kids are required to read for a certain number of minutes per day either . . .

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How does a cow save a penguin?

May 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by Stonyfield Farms Can a cow save a penguin? It's a silly question . .. one that my kids had fun trying to answer. But there might just be a way. Enter Stonyfield Organic. They're pretty into cows. Their YoKids line is one of our favorites. (Hello, birthday-cake flavored yogurt!)  Conservation has always been a large emphasis for Stoneyfield. That's why they're supporting the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) as they help save animals from . . .

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Using LeTote for dressy/cocktail occasions: an affordable alternative to Rent the Runway.

May 8, 2017

I have found LeTote is a great option for dressy/cocktail occasions, and an affordable alternative to Rent the Runway.  Here are a few dresses that I got for my upcoming conference. Here is an example of something of the dresses available from LeTote. Lots of cute, dressy options for special occasions! If you want to try LeTote, use this link for $25 off. . . .

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What I want you to know…realizations of what it means to become a mom

May 8, 2017

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post was submitted by an anonymous reader. Photo by: Yaoqi Li  My husband and I had children 100 percent on purpose. We felt ready, so I figured it would be easy, . . .

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