There is literally nothing that makes me happier than the smell of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. It reminds me of crisp Fall days from my childhood, the changing of colors on the trees, and the sign that...
My annual checkup brought me face to face with reality. My days of carb-laden, dairy-rich meals that I had no problem eating during pregnancy and while accommodating my marathon-nurser are over. It’s time to get back on track and...
When I think of a summer vacation, it usually involves going someplace with my family and friends where they clean my room daily, have full room service, and a lovely pool where towels are provided and laundered. Now, I...
Do you ever watch those fitness videos on social media where the extra slim (and somehow also tall) mom prepares three weeks' worth of food into fifteen containers onto her counter, then looks up at the camera to suggest,...
Every quinceañera has a court of honored individuals beside her at the celebration. Jot down the must-know tips for choosing members of a quinceañera court.
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Living in San Francisco, we are fortunate that winters are mild compared to the rest of the country. We don’t have snow, and we get some sunshine. What we do get a lot is...
I am so proud to be able to say I am an official MotherCoder alumni. I can officially code! Not an elaborate new app like Uber or a full featured web platform like Facebook. It’ll be a long time...
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As our children head back to school and we head back to the office (or some variation), you might be tempted to "get back to normal." If that 'normal' includes overscheduling - think twice!
You must admit that through the...
Is there anything cuter than a sleeping baby? Laughing babies come close, but seeing our kids' angelic faces in a deep state of rest, breathing steadily, and peacefully asleep, melts away whatever frustrations they've caused us during the day.
I...
The best party I’ve been to in ages took place on a weekday afternoon and lasted about 20 minutes. I was served water and three gummy fruit snacks and sat in a tiny wooden chair about a foot off the ground....
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2025 Mother’s Day – Ultimate Gifts for HER
For Mother's Day, be sure to give the mama(s) in your life some ME time! If you want to pamper and spoil mama more,...
