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Mom Marketing

Lactation Nation, cont. plus a giveaway

January 17, 2010

Back about 8 weeks ago, I was singing my own praises about my abundant milk supply and breastfeeding prowess. Now, I’m just a regular-old nursing pro.  But while I have mastered the hooter-hider, (I highly recommend the Bebe Au Lait ones, and I’m not being paid to say that.) I have not mastered the attractive or comfortable [...]

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How I survived winter break

January 3, 2010

Lest you think the Sears Willis Tower swallowed me whole, it didn’t. But winter break with two kids, a non-stop working husband and sub-zero temperatures nearly did. Not that I didn’t have fun touristing around Chicago amidst the snow, slush and rain. I We thoroughly enjoyed the My Gym Holiday camp where you get to [...]

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Some Firsts

December 5, 2009

My first night out with the ladies since having #2 consisted of a few more firsts: The first time I used a breast pump in public. Well, if public is considered in my husband’s car while parked on Belmont. That’s public enough for me. He kept psyching me out that everyone walking out of Potbelly [...]

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Miracle on Ice

February 1, 2009

I always thought Disney on Ice was just for girls.  Twinkling lights, skating princesses, fairy dust.  Please.  But when I was offered tickets to the troupe’s show in Chicago from the lovely folks at Feld Entertainment, I just couldn’t say no.  Princesses and all. So we invited a little girl friend of my son’s and checked [...]

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What I really wanted to tell those swooning engaged couples registering at Crate and Barrel yesterday

March 25, 2008

Don’t look at me that way. In 5-10 years, you too, may find yourself dragging a screaming toddler up the escalator on the way to find velvet throw pillows to cover the puke stains on your couch. Trust me, a toddler throwing grapes on the floor is much better than smushing them in his hands. You [...]

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Marketing to Mom Mania Month, lots of links and PR rants

March 20, 2008

There must be something in the air, because in the last month I was invited to three events, and pitched for a gazillion others. I think the internet is coming down with a case of mom marketing mania. I’m not complaining here. It’s actually quite funny for me. Someone out there thinks I’m influential enough [...]

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From Growing Pains to Working Mom Role Model: An Interview with Tracey Gold

March 3, 2008

I remember Tracey Gold most from her days as Carol Seaver on the ’80s hit “Growing Pains.”  But Tracey, with her long career in acting, is much more than just a teenage superstar.  Mother of three (with one on the way in 3 1/2 weeks!), Tracey has been through more ups and downs as a woman than anyone [...]

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Dear makers of gogo Kidz Travelmate,

January 18, 2008

I love your invention.  I really do.  I spent a lot of money on it.  I defended it when my husband called it a waste of money.  I struggled through putting you together for the first time but was happy with the outcome. Hey, I’m even okay with the fact that the handle on your slim backside doesn’t [...]

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Wherein it hits me that I’m no longer employed

January 12, 2008

Who would have thought the people at Apple would care what you did for a living in order to properly register the g-d darn Nano?    Apparently, recently unemployed SAHM didn’t make the list. Is this what I’m in for?

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My apologies

November 18, 2007

Sometimes I think I shouldn’t be a blogger.  I never remember to link to anyone and when people send me things to review it takes me an ungodly amount of time to write about it.  But a nice reprieve at my parents’ house this week is allowing me to catch up on a few outstanding links, reviews [...]

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