Remember the Magic Sleepsuit? Let’s see if this helps refresh your memory: Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit was invented by Maureen Howard, a pediatric physical therapist and a mother of four. It was designed for babies who are approximately 3 months of age and have been swaddled, but are beginning to grow out of that stage. The Magic […]
“You know when you’re ready.”
This funny ad for the Canon 40D was published in Digital Photographer magazine back in 2008. …Sometimes, I fear that J is thinking the same thing when he looks at me. Via PetaPixel. You may also like: The Secret Lives of Superhero Toys Kids Recreate Best Looks from the Golden Globes Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star […]
Real-Life Snail Mail
This is too stinkin’ cute not to post. Vicki Isley and Paul Smith, researchers at UK’s Bournemouth University, have decided to take the term “snail mail” literally and created an email delivery service called Real Snail Mail. Real Snail Mail is a web service that uses live snails to deliver email. The delivery could take […]
Geek Zodiac
I don’t put much stock in astrology or zodiacs, but I gotta give some cred to this geek zodiac, created by James Wright and designed by Josh Eckert. (Click to view large) And because the fine print is a bit difficult to read: † This is not to say that Ninja and Samurai are the same, […]
Are Two Girls the Best?
People often ask us how many kids we plan on having, and our answer is: “It depends.” J and I made a deal before we got married. J wants lots of kids. Like, enough for a full soccer team. (“But I’ll settle for a basketball team,” he says. 🙄 ) I was never sure if […]
How Men and Women See Colors
Sooooooo true! Over the 8-year span of our relationship, I have trained myself to go the KISS (keep it simple, stupid) route when identifying colors to my other half. And you can see how a possible trichromat as myself would find this extremely difficult. Via HHjH. You may also like: Memories from My 32nd Claire and Phil […]
The Broke-Ass Bride Needs Our Help
Do you know a fabulous blogger by the name of Dana LaRue? If not, you’re missing out on a whole lot of awesome. Dana and I first met while blogging for Weddingbee. Her upbeat, can-do attitude is simply charismatic, and I was so happy to watch her start The Broke-Ass Bride which quickly turned into […]
Baby Got Back for a Reason!
Redditor cbexton asks, I like big butts and I cannot lie, but is there some evolutionary reason as to why? Which gives rise to perhaps the greatest Reddit thread ever. Take a look at some of these hilarious responses: When a girl walks in with an itty-bitty waist and a round thing in your face […]
Our Favorite Baby Items
I’ve been meaning to do this for quite some time now, and I’m happy to finally cross it off my to-do list! I think that every mother has different products they consider “must-haves,” in addition to some on the “don’t bother” list. So I want to preface our lists by saying that every family — […]
The Pedestrian’s Guide to US Cities
I’ve been to every city on this chart with the exception of New Orleans…and I have to say that it’s true! Passerbys gawked at me in horror when I attempted to jaywalk in Seattle, DC crosswalks can get confusing, and my LA friends drive everywhere. Don’t even get me started on NY. Via […]