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5 Ways to Make Mom Friends in a New Town

5 Ways to Make Mom Friends in a New Town

Building a comfortable social circle is one of the most challenging things about moving to a new city. Making friends in a new town is much different as a mom than it was as pre-kiddos. It was simple to network before having kids because my evenings 

A Nursing Strike: How to Make it Through

A Nursing Strike: How to Make it Through

This past week was one of the toughest emotional weeks since Chulengo was born.  He was sick and had Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.  He didn’t want to eat or drink anything.  When the poor guy would swallow food, he would screech in pain.  I knew 

15 Baby Registry Items That Have Lasted Beyond The First Year

15 Baby Registry Items That Have Lasted Beyond The First Year

When we were expecting Chulengo, we lived in a small apartment.  So, when we put together a list of baby registry items, I focused on tools that were going to help us out in the long run.  Lucky that I did, because although we have 

6 Books You’ll Love to Read to Your Toddler

6 Books You’ll Love to Read to Your Toddler

Have you ever read a book to your child and they prompt you to read it again?  And again?  And again?  If you get lucky, your little one picks a book that is enjoyable to read over and over.  But, what happens when the book 

The Peanut Diaries:  Entry #1

The Peanut Diaries: Entry #1

Ok, so I have been meeting moms on Peanut.  For those who aren’t familiar with Peanut, it is an app to find like-minded mamas.  You set up a profile, and you will get access to profiles of other moms near you.  You swipe up on