tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64916637206239528482012-01-31T08:49:51.706-08:00Stuff that matters...to meThe Slick Momnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-78992877781379576672012-01-31T08:43:00.000-08:002012-01-31T08:49:51.728-08:00

Thanks to one of my favorite bloggers, sfgirlbythebay.com, I found this amazing spread by Harper's Bazaar. It's the perfect mix of fashion and modern home design. Now if I have the money to buy that Prada coat...

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Online shopping has become so big in my life that when I walk into a real store, it feels strange. Having a family, new home and full time job makes my free time very spare. I actually had about 2 hours the other night and decided to use a gift card I had from Anthropologie. One of my favorites. It was fun to walk around the racks of clothes. But, I'm hooked on all these deal sites now.

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I want this bag.

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This sign is so true. I need to have this posted on my desk and keep glancing at it when I feel down about something.

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I love these custom signs by Three Potato Four. Time to save up for a cool sign for the house.

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Yes, I have neglected this blog. I had many high hopes of what it could be. Then came along a new baby, a new job, a new home and the time I wanted to put into a "side" project was non-existent. I am now planning to return to this blog in some shape or form. The baby is now sleeping until 6AM! It will mainly be musings or posts about what I find interesting or stylish or just SLICK. Today I

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Lately I've been obsessed with the discount designer and coupon sites that are sprouting up all over. I subscribe to at least 5. There's the hyper local sites like Groupon that give everyday deals like 50% of a massage or $10 off a local restaurant. Then there's the sample sale sites like Gilt that give deep discounts on great clothes, shoes, bags. Here's a list of my go to sites:Swirl by Daily

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Last Friday I had my OB appointment and my doctor said I was measuring big. No. Really? I've gotten so huge I think I weigh more than my husband. The "measuring big" thing didn't surprise me. Also, Maddox was 9lbs 4oz at birth so I knew this next one would be just as big. She scheduled me for an ultrasound on Monday. Luckily with Maddox's tonsil surgery...oh did I mention he goes in for

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There's been several responses to the NY Mag article that came out last week regarding parents not being happy. I have to say what made me unhappy was reading this article. Kids or no kids, life has it's ups and downs. Everyone makes sacrifices. Not just parents. Your life is what you make it. There's going to be great highs and low lows. But for me, not to have children, just to be able to

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I think being fashionable when pregnant takes effort. I try my best and long for the days when I could just buy the new summer styles on a whim, but being 7 months pregnant has it's challenges. Pants will never fit right and the maternity stores out there sell real dreadful designs. I managed to come up with a pretty decent wardrobe that consists of maxi dresses, skinny jeans and a few

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There never seems to be a dull moment in the life of us. Whenever I think we've hit a pace of tranquility another bulldozer comes through and rocks the foundation. Ok, well maybe not a bulldozer, but a remote control monster truck for sure. Before we left on our two week trip to Italia we decide to put our condo on the market. Yes, me 7 months pregnant with a 3 year old, full time job, hard

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Four days and we'll be on a flight to Italy. It's currently 80 degrees in Rome. We also decided, since we don't have enough going on, to put our condo on the market. We knew we'd be moving once we have a second child, but we met with a great realtor and he convinced us to start open house while we are away. It will help with the intrusion it becomes. In best case scenario we may sell our

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Maddox: " I like your haircut, Mommy" ( I didn't get a haircut, I just took it out of the bun it was in all day so it was kinky and wavy)Me: "Thank you, baby"Maddox: "It's pretty", "You look like girl"Thanks.

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Maddox continues to amaze us everyday. He's growing so fast now and learning so much. The things he says. The looks he gives. The little man he's growing to be. My heart is full of love every time I look at him. He is truly a sweet loving child. He now says "I love you, mommy" out of the blue. He gives random hugs to dad. For the past week he's been crawling into bed with us just before

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We have planning a trip to Italy for months now and it's three weeks away. The scope of the trip is to travel to Rome for four days and then to Tuscany for 12 days. The latter half of the Tuscany portion will be spent with my husband's family in an 18 person villa. Traveling to Italy with a 3.5 year old and being 6 months pregnant will be interesting. But not impossible. My attitude is to

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What a week. First, the surprise party I threw for Sacha's 40th birthday was a success. It's something I've been planning for months. We got the private room at Absinthe Brasserie, private full bar and a three course meal. I invited all our closest friends from SF, LA and NY. Sacha was completely surprised. He even made a little speech that made himself cry as well as most of the women in

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The verdict is in. We're expecting a BOY! Yes, I was a bit in disbelief. I was so sure we were going to have a girl. I took an Internet pee test. (Ha!) I was sick with this one, not with Maddox. We had a name picked out. But we had firm confirmation on Friday that indeed there's a little boy in there. There are lots of pros to having another boy. We saved almost all of Mad's clothing, so

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I have a short fuse lately. Mostly because my hormones are out of whack. But little things are really bugging me. Like my coworker. Driving me nuts. And I can't even really write down why. The peeve is just so minute, but it's getting under my skin. I guess it's time for a vacation. And luckily I head to Michigan for a few days next week. Maddox and I are flying out on Wednesday, Sacha

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As I get bigger, I am starting to feel little "gas bubbles" which I think may be Astro (our baby's nickname for now). Maddox is getting more into the baby inside my tummy idea. The other day he tried to lift my shirt at the bus stop to show the lady standing next to me. He's also laying his head on my belly and listening. He then pops up and says "I hear the baby!"

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Ok, I believe I'm now in my second trimester. Bump is growing. Food intake is growing. The baby is the size of a lemon and can now pee. Everything is on the right path. The other exciting news is that we booked all our hotels in Italy. We will be in Rome for days at the Capo d Africa. Then we rent a car and drive to Montapulciano for four more days. We then travel to a bit more northern

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Since I've been so sick this pregnancy I haven't been into the whole "track my pregnancy" thing. But now all I have is headaches in the evenings. Not that it's fun. But I feel semi-normal for most of the day, which is progress. So now I decided to start the belly picture route. I took several with the first pregnancy, but really want to document every week from now until the end this time.

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Here we go! We're on our way to becoming a family of four. A new bundle of baby is percolating inside and let me tell you, I've been feeling like meconium (other mom's know this term well). Now the books, websites and plethora of information available for pregnancy state that this baby is about the size of a kiwi. Little fingers starting to form. Fuzz on skin. Fingerprints. Even ears and a nose.

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This week I'm featuring Alexis from My Mama Made It. She's very crafty with her sewing skills. Her clothing reminds me of Anthropologie clothing. Check out her site and her etsy shop where you can buy her creations.

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Just thought I'd tell everyone that I had a bagel with egg and cheese for breakfast, pizza for lunch and about to go to fondue tonight. Will I survive the cheese and bread day? Am I nuts? At least I fit in a Wii workout today. Although not too convinced that the Wii Fit is a true workout.

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I find there's so much more to mom jeans and pony tails. You don't need to give up fashion when you have a child. You already give up going out until closing time, going to the movies on a regular basis and sleeping in until noon. Fashion is all we have left!Every Monday I'm going to feature a mom I see either online or on the street that I find stylish. My first entry is Rebecca Woolf from

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The Holiday this year was very blissful. We decided not to travel and what a blessing that was. Not to say we didn't miss family. We did. But, there's something about just staying home and enjoying the season in your own surroundings. Maddox truly got in the spirit this year and helped back cookies for Santa. He read Christmas stories and sang Jingle Bells. We got to do exactly what we wanted

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I finished the latest semester of school and feel a tremendous amount of relief. I'm also pleasantly surprised that I actually passed my algebra class. Yes, algebra. No, I'm not 14. See, as some may know, I never finished college. I managed to squeak out a bunch of classes back in the day, but once I figured out I was going to work in television, got a job doing just that and steadily moved

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Check me out on my friend's podcast all about vampires. More specifically, Twilight and True Blood. www.biteclubshow.comEpisode 17.

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I'm attempting to make Maddox's Halloween costume this year. I feel I owe it to him to be crafty and clever. My goal is Max from Where the Wild Things Are. The movie is coming out next month so I have a feeling there may be a lot of little Max's running around, but to my searching knowledge, there are no Max costumes on the market. You have to make it. Which gives me hope that there won't be

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It's been a long time since I posted. I guess I've just been busy, uninspired and trying to figure out what this blog really is. It started out as a venture to connect with other moms and possible make some money from blogging. When I realized that unless you're Dooce or one of the other pioneers in "mommy blogs" that just isn't' going to happen. So then it turned into just updates on my

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This is just wrong. A Spanish company has come out with a doll that simulates breastfeeding. From Fox:(The doll) comes with a special halter top its young "mothers" wear as they pretend to breast-feed their "babies." The halter top has daisies that cover the little girls’ nipples and come undone just as easily as the flaps of a nursing bra would.Wow.

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Have you ever been so excited about something that you fell over? Bumped into something? Peed your pants? Maddox has been.After dinner, Sacha likes dessert, which is usually two pieces of Orowheat Buttermilk bread held together like a sandwich with or with out something inside...like peanut butter or coconut jam. I always wonder why he does this, since it's not really dessert and we usually

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Potty-training is almost done in this house. Maddox is accident free during the day and his pull-ups are pretty much dry when he wakes in the morning. But there has been a few nightime accidents here and there. Maddox has got it in his head that you must take off your underwear and pants to pee, which is correct. Except when you are in bed and wearing pull-ups. At this point I would hope that he

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Just saw this on ittybits.com. So pretty. Take a peek at the beautiful mobiles, hangings and garlands made by Heather Frazier out of her Portland, Oregon, studio. Her handmade mobiles are crafted from card stock paper in a range of gorgeous colors, cut into a variety of shapes such as circles, hexagons, flowers and more. The shapes are carefully strung on a strong, clear thread and hang from a

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Today, on my bus commute home, a couple with a newborn boarded the bus and the newborn was crying. You know, that little cry that only newborns can make? It's not too loud, not too soft, enough to make you look up, but not quite enough to make you cringe? I looked at the parents and had that "I know" feeling come across me. To be new parents is definitely an experience. You are so whipshawed into

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This weekend was the Renegade Craft fair in San Francisco. Along with my friends, Anne selling Archibald Clothing, Shannon selling her Fangs Apparel line and Roman Ruby Soaps, I also bought some jewelry and these fun things: I've been looking for a tissue box cover since we always seem to have tissue boxes all over the house. This was brilliant.And the slickest tote! Couldn't resist.

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Do You Let Your Children Eat Off the Floor? :: LilSugar:: For me , 5 Second rule is always in effect!Spreading seeds of hope one stitch at a time :: Craft Hope :: Crafty? Get involved and help some kids! Learn To Stop Procrastinating. Just Do It! :: Momversation :: You can try, really.

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I love what my sister is creating and if you're looking for some whimsical art for your children's room or even just around the house, check out her stuff. She has a site on etsy. Here are some of my favorites:

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Traveling with children is always something to talk about. Whether you have them or not, you have an opinion. And if you have them, you want to be armed with as much information as possible to make the travels as painless as possible. This is why I decided to start a blog about traveling with kids. Kids on a Plane will have recent news, gear ideas, tips and anything else regarding traipsing

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My new sewing obsession has got me finding all sorts of amazing blogs and sites from creative women. I'm like a kid in a candy shop. I can't get enough of sewing tutorials and design blogs. I'm also a little overwhelmed. Since I'm just getting the hang of my Singer and learning to read directions from patterns I'm trying to stay clear of any projects that are too detailed. I'm slowly

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As my husband and I contemplate a second child, we also contemplate our 2 bedroom apartment and how the expanding family will all fit. Ideally, we'd like to move to something a bit bigger, but until that happens we have to make it work. I just saw this posting on ittybits.com for some great convertible furniture. The toddler bed from P'kolino is brilliant. Perfect to fold up to a chair during the

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My next inspiration comes from a couple I read about today on sfgate.com. They live and own a shop in my neighborhood. They were featured in an article and their rotating art wall got me all excited to do something similar. We have a big empty spot above our couch and it's in dire need of some slickness. I went today to the thrift store and bought a few frames. Once I get a few more, I'm

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I did it! I did it! As my son would say. Yes, I finished my first sewing project. I found this great shoulder bag tutorial online and just completed it. Although it took me an hour here and an hour there as well as two trips to the fabric store (since I have no idea what to buy when I'm there), I think it looks pretty damn good. I am grinning from ear to ear in the knowledge that I can

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Wheezing. Wine. Wedding. Those three words sum up my last week.We had a glorious weekend up in wine country after a few days in the hospital with Maddox. He ended up in the ped ward after a bout of wheezing. Since getting pneumonia a few months ago, the doctors wanted to be extra cautious and monitor him. We now have to treat Maddox as if he has asthma. We give him flovent twice a day

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You must check this out. A girl vowed to wear the same dress for a year to raise money for Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots movement that is revolutionizing education in India. Amazing. What she does is spruce up a LBD with accessories and hand made items, but the core of the outfit is the same dress. Good Luck Sheena!

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Now that I'm scouting out slick things to make, I came across this scarf via luvinthemommyhood. This will be my next project after a master the bag!

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My birthday gift this year was a sewing machine. The last time I was on a sewing machine was about 5 years ago when I took a beginner's sewing class. It was a 2 hr deal and we made little pillows. I basically didn't do anything about the new found skill. Until now. I'm very excited about my new Singer! I found a cool shoulder bag tutorial online and am working on it now. So far not too

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Slow is the new way to go: The slow parenting movement is here. (The Mommy Files)Woman admits to faking sick baby on her blog : She apologizes for the hoax (Google News)Potty Training Tip: Drive a hard bargin (Cafemom)

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Frugal Father's Day finds: Ways to save a little and still give a lot (Momlogic)Best toys for infants : Rattles, Books and plushies, oh my!(Modern Mom)Summer Project: School Notebooks : Keep the creativity flowing this summer. (Alpha Mom)Breastfed babies have higher grades : Yet more reason to breastfeed. (Yahoo! News)

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Summer means one thing. Ice Cream. Here’s a list of the best around the city from your basic chocolate to your Guinness flavored adventure.Just the BasicsFor those of you that like the basics like chocolate chip, coconut or just a real good vanilla, stick with the following favorites:Mitchell’s Ice Cream 688 San Jose Ave. San Francisco, Californiahttp://www.mitchellsicecream.com/Joe’s Ice

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On Sunday as the fog blanketed San Francisco, a friend and I decided it was time to get to the sunnier skies of the East Bay. Who knew that an hour away we'd have 80 degree weather and orchards and orchards of cherry and peach trees. Well, I guess a lot of people, since it was pretty busy. Traveling to the outer reaches of the East Bay is definitely something to experience. Being a city girl,

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-31561968693401822762009-06-01T20:06:00.000-07:002009-06-02T20:03:02.377-07:00

Summer is here and for a lot of us, that means hanging out at the beach. Here are a couple of tips to stay healthy while soaking in the sun with our kids:1. Full sunshine is at least 10-15 degrees hotter than the air temperature that is always taken in the shade. The sun is hottest between 10 AM and 3 PM…and the more you can keep the kids out of the sun during those hours, the better. Stock up

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-28150794365740514712009-05-28T16:19:00.000-07:002009-05-28T16:20:25.127-07:00

New guidelines were released on Thursday for how much weight women should gain during pregnancy. The facts:-A normal-weight woman, as measured by BMI or body mass index, should gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy. A normal BMI, a measure of weight for height, is between 18.5 and 24.9.-An overweight woman — BMI 25 to 29.9 — should gain 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy.-For the first

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-18957139260632578712009-05-21T19:27:00.001-07:002009-05-21T19:29:43.613-07:00

As I was cooking dinner tonight I realized that I have two go to utensils in my kitchen. These are the two I use pretty much every time I cook. I really believe I could throw away all the others in my kitchen drawer and do fine with these two. First is the black plastic skimmer. I use this for everything from straining vegetables to a makeshift colander to draining canned beans or vegetables.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-50243955105255449592009-05-20T11:15:00.000-07:002009-05-20T11:21:13.503-07:00

Slick site spotting of the week : Ittybits.comIttybits is a Daily Candy for the stroller set. You sign-up and getting daily emails with information about quick dinner ideas, the hottest storage devices and latest parenting news.From the site:We aim to help parents simplify, enrich and improve the lives of their children, families and communities. Many moms and dads strive to be well informed,

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-71167830181624105662009-05-18T15:19:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:38:54.480-07:00

Who knew that potty training would be the hardest part of raising a child? So far it's at the top of my list of difficult phases. This past weekend we went “diaper-free” to kick the potty game into high gear. We were about 70% successful. There were some wet shorts and puddles in stores we had to contend with, but being it was the first time my son ever went without a diaper, we’re on the

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-19186715060908089532009-05-12T09:30:00.001-07:002009-05-12T09:30:29.824-07:00

Who doesn't love pancakes? The syrup dripping over the sides, the butter melting on top...mmmm. Here's two great tips to enjoy them even more: 1. I just read this tip online and think it’s brilliant since I always seem to throw away leftover food. When you have too many pancakes leftover after a big weekend breakfast, wrap them up and refrigerate. On a week day, just throw them in the

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-69020880656241231442009-05-07T21:44:00.000-07:002009-05-07T21:45:40.600-07:00

With so many lists telling you what to do and how to do it, I figured a few pointers on what not to do would come in handy. 1. Don’t buy an appliance, cooking utensils, new vacuum cleaner or anything that reminds her that, yes, cooking and cleaning is all she does, as a gift.2. Do not take her to a fast food restaurant or anything that resembles it. 3. Do not expect her to do any household chores

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-89468652170556915652009-05-06T09:57:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:02:39.465-07:00

In honor of Prom season, I present a small gallery of the worst prom dresses I've ever seen.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-51058178908670578212009-05-05T15:43:00.000-07:002009-05-05T15:46:27.365-07:00

My good friend makes wonderful soaps and is having a sale for Mom's Day!Details: Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th and what a better gift then Roman Ruby Botanicals Gift Box! We are having a special Mother's Day sale this week, free shipping anywhere in the US or hand delivery in the SF area on any purchase of $30 or over (Please have all orders in to us by noon Wed May 6th for mail

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-57890319956069199622009-05-01T13:21:00.000-07:002009-05-01T13:31:06.374-07:00

It’s sad, but true that parents around the country, and probably world, avoid dining out with their children in tow. On a email group I subscribe to, a newcomer to the city asked where would be the best places to bring their 2 year old for Happy Hour. I sent some suggestions of places I've either been or have heard about. Then one reply came in from a commenter and I was compelled to blog

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-1844118452806097552009-04-29T09:07:00.001-07:002009-04-29T09:09:25.994-07:00

17 Museums will be free on Mother's Day, May 10th, around the city. KORET MUSEUM DAYS 2009:BAY AREA MUSEUMS OFFER FREE MOTHER'S DAY ADMISSIONIN HONOR OF KORET FOUNDATION'S 30TH ANNIVERSARYSan Francisco, CA - Celebrate Koret's 30th anniversary with a Mother's Day trip to the museum on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Seventeen Koret-supported Bay Area museums are offering free admission, encouraging

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-29257853215903825222009-04-28T16:18:00.001-07:002009-04-28T19:03:50.358-07:00

Each Tuesday I will list two of my favorite tips or tricks that I either already do, read online or have heard from another parent. Here's this weeks:1. With the departure of plastic bags from the world and the arrival of reusable shopping bags, I find myself scrambling for somewhere to throw dirty diapers and kitty litter. I came across this tip online for additional sources of bags : bread or

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-58409004396469196192009-04-27T15:08:00.000-07:002009-04-27T15:15:56.651-07:00

After posting about my need to organize, a commenter introduced me to her site about everything "lunch". Since I'm entering this stage of making lunches for Maddox, the site is a great resource. Check it out and let me know if you know of any other good resources. Click it!Lunchbox

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-46175888095167787142009-04-24T15:24:00.001-07:002009-04-24T15:39:48.113-07:00

After vacation I'm sure most of you do what most of us do. We analyze our lives and make decisions on how to make them better. A lot like New Year resolutions if you will. After returning this week, Sacha and I claimed a few of the following:1. We need to work out more2. We want to move closer to family3. We want another baby - one day4. We need to organize our lives with schedules. 5. We want

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-57820597504327131452009-04-23T19:35:00.000-07:002009-04-23T19:39:45.864-07:00

I'm currently fighting jet-lag threefold. A jet-lagged husband, child and myself. Getting back to the swing of things after a wonderful trip abroad is really tough. The first night was relatively easy. I fell asleep at 8 and slept through pretty much until 7:30am. There was a momentary yowl from Maddox's room, but after a quick sooth he went right back down. Last night was a little tougher.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-73321865183431192302009-04-06T17:00:00.000-07:002009-04-06T17:19:46.439-07:00

Not sure if anyone seen today's Oprah, but it was all about Mothers and Motherhood. I don't usually watch Oprah, but I knew this was the topic since Heather Armstrong of Dooce.com fame was a guest and my husband's company runs her advertising, so I tuned in. And it also just so happened that I was home on a Monday at 4pm with my husband since we're waiting to leave for our flight. From the

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-6391902953576090552009-04-05T08:44:00.000-07:002009-04-05T08:49:35.337-07:00

In just over 24 hours we will be heading to Sydney. Finally. We booked these tickets back in the Fall and I think I've been counting the days since. Then with Maddox's Pneumonia last week I thought the trip may be off. But he's back to 100% toddler mode and we are packing, checking off the lists, doing laundry, cleaning house...My posts my be a bit scarce over the next couple weeks and I plan

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-17718891636500764422009-04-01T08:41:00.000-07:002009-04-01T08:43:43.413-07:00

You can now read my posts on the San Francisco Examiner's website. I'll be writing articles about parenting in San Francisco and raising a child in the big city.Check it out: http://www.examiner.com/x-6538-SF-Parenting-Examiner

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-70917343865868842032009-03-29T13:16:00.000-07:002009-04-01T20:29:12.611-07:00

Last Wednesday as I picked Maddox up from daycare I noticed he was running a fever. At that point we can't take him back to daycare for 24 hours. Of course, this threw schedules into disarray. I was scheduled on two live events at work on Thursday and Sacha had meetings back to back all day. I scrambled to get my work covered and planned to stay home on Thursday. The fever got increasingly

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-85013015027505776342009-03-26T14:11:00.000-07:002009-03-26T14:17:34.751-07:00

I'm quite intrigued about the new sitcom airing tonight called "In the Motherhood" starring Megan Mullally and Cheryl Hines on ABC. I never watched the web series that the show is based on, but I've read a couple articles and the fact that they are taking stories from real moms and incorporating them into the show is a fantastic idea. It's getting some mixed reviews from critics, but I have

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-38647282708780491582009-03-25T09:58:00.001-07:002009-03-25T10:12:23.907-07:00

Our daycare has started enlisting parents to help with laundry duty. Each week a parent needs to take home about a load of laundry to do over the weekend. This past weekend was our turn. I dutifully picked up the white garbage bag full of assorted sheets, bibs and shirts, stuck it in the trunk of the car and promptly forgot about it. That's where the trouble began. The next morning, bright

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-12459132841597818652009-03-25T09:46:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:54:19.124-07:00

We've been at the potty training thing for about 4 weeks now. Maddox is at the point where he will go on the potty when we put him on the potty, but will still go in his pull-ups if he has them on. We have him bare bottomed most of the time while we're home and his day care has him sitting on the potty 5 times a day. He still has the occasional accident on the floor. Not sure how to get

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-9947082346179589122009-03-21T13:04:00.001-07:002009-03-21T13:16:38.653-07:00

We leave for Australia in two weeks. We are bubbling over with excitement. It's been quite a while since we took a big vacation. We typically go somewhere international once a year and then take many mini trips through out, but with me getting laid off last year and my husband taking on a new job, we just sort of bunkered down for the past 12 months. We did take a trip to Tahoe twice and a

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-85038723800246228932009-03-18T10:33:00.001-07:002009-03-18T10:43:02.285-07:00

Babies, babies, babies. Everyone is having a baby! And it's confirmed. More babies were born in the US in 2007 than any year in the nation's history, topping the peak during the baby boom 50 years earlier. Of course, the report also goes on to say that it's just a little tremor and that the economic landscape of late is going to bring the numbers back down. But I still find it worth

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-72572735050508364932009-03-17T17:01:00.000-07:002009-03-17T17:07:20.850-07:00

Everyday someone says something either stupid, weird or just down right offensive. I decided to start keeping a list. Being that I take public transportation and I'm also in school I hear a lot of crazy stuff. Here's a couple to chew on:In Class:Girl sitting behind me: *hack* *hack* *cough* *cough*(goes on for about 10 minutes)Me: Would you like a cough drop?Girl: I don't believe in

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-53014288544832005362009-03-14T09:05:00.001-07:002009-03-14T09:14:29.539-07:00

Ok. Just this week I learned the baby bottles AND the baby shampoo I've been using can cause cancer. I mean, really? What's going on? Every other day I'm reading that something I'm doing is wrong for the health and safety of my child. I don't know where to turn. So, yes... I can stop using the plastic bottles and stop using Johnson's Baby Soap. I get that. But I've already been using

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-12963023575948799582009-03-12T15:33:00.000-07:002009-03-12T15:38:00.170-07:00

theslickmom.com was mentioned in an article by Laure Latham Guyot in regards to Blogs for Families in the Bay Area. Hoorah!Check out the full article here:SFKids.orgThanks Laure!And welcome to anyone new to my blog.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-61455893947618241402009-03-11T09:26:00.000-07:002009-03-11T09:34:23.294-07:00

PETA! Where are you with your red paint? The fashion at Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's fashion show in Paris this week consisted of heads and hides of our beloved Muppet friends. Is this a fashion trend about to spark?

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-29596842499006708322009-03-10T20:33:00.000-07:002009-03-10T20:38:57.252-07:00

from Momlogic:Top bottle makers say they'll ban the harmful chemical BPA in their baby bottles.Hallelujah! The top six baby bottle makers have said that they will stop using the potentially harmful chemical BPA in their baby products. For the record, those companies are Avent, Disney First Years, Gerber, Dr. Brown, Playtex, and Evenflo.In the first large scale study of BPA in humans back in

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-66040014919639019492009-03-09T21:33:00.000-07:002009-03-09T21:36:42.353-07:00

It's 9:34pm on Monday night and I just now found out that today was/is National Napping Day. What?! Um, where's my card? I'm not sure what adult actually has time to nap on Monday. Why don't they make it a Sunday or Saturday. As for me, Monday's are packed with work, school, and baby duty. Nap...ha!

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-5533035741386769542009-03-05T10:21:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:29:07.966-08:00

OK, that title may be a little harsh, but a new study has emerged regarding Front-facing strollers. Take a read:From The Mommy Files:Here's yet another thing for you to worry about. Researchers from Dundee University in Scotland found that time spent in a 21st-century stroller can be emotionally isolating for a baby. A new study suggests that forward-facing strollers might not be better for the

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-63591467626177951772009-03-04T10:15:00.000-08:002009-03-04T10:43:25.375-08:00

Man, Octomom gets a lot of press. I think every other day there's a new story about Nayda Suleman and her baseball team. Today a rumor has it that she may sell the birth tape for 7 figures. Who wants to see that? It brings me back to the prenatal class I took while I was pregnant. Sacha and I attended this class to learn a little about what was going to happen to me during the labor process.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-1048573399723449902009-03-03T09:37:00.000-08:002009-03-04T10:14:52.930-08:00

If you didn't know, Jimmy Fallon debuted last night in his Late Night seat. One of the opening skits was focused on his target demographic... Blonde Mothers!!! I thought the skit was chuckle inducing. Well, at least the part about being two chardonnay's away from ruining your wedding.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-63377501469493096142009-03-01T20:49:00.000-08:002009-03-01T20:55:10.226-08:00

Where else can you shop for a foot stool, a bed spread and a whole new kitchen, plus eat the best Swedish Meatballs this side of Stockholm in one afternoon?I love IKEA. We have plenty of items from IKEA at our place and I can always have more. The price it right and in this economy, the place was busy. Now they even sell Kenmoore appliances. Today we made it out pretty low on the buying side

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-45840629760250628622009-02-25T09:17:00.000-08:002009-02-25T09:21:03.352-08:00

Obama's Speech was hopeful last night. The part that stood out to me what the part on parent's responsibility. From Momlogic:The 52-minute speech was interrupted 50 times by applause. Here was one of the quotations that brought Congress to their feet:"In the end there is no program or policy that can substitute for a parent ... for a mother or father who can attend those parent-teacher

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-56662032363312054472009-02-24T15:20:00.000-08:002009-02-24T15:21:37.431-08:00

Last week I mentioned that Maddox has finally hit the terrible two stage. Well I spoke too soon. It only lasted about a week. Now he's back to his sweet, mellow self. Maybe he was just having one of the weeks. We've all had them. Toddlers can have them too. Of course maybe I'm jinxing myself again. I better shut up now.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-10140121679707310622009-02-24T15:05:00.000-08:002009-02-24T15:17:31.358-08:00

We took our first weekend away without Maddox this past weekend. It went as smooth as a baies butt. It was actually only about 24 hours away. We dropped Maddox off at friend's on Saturday around 11am and picked him up by 2pm on Sunday. Those of you without family close know how hard it is to get away when you have children. The weekend was a success. My husband and I has a great relaxing

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-59303545557143992182009-02-18T09:32:00.000-08:002009-02-18T09:45:00.253-08:00

What's in your diaper bag? Here's a video of what I carry with me for my toddler. Those of you with smaller children may have different things, like formula, spit rags, etc. But... this is what gets me through. Enjoy!

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-11988749523364507002009-02-13T13:26:00.000-08:002009-02-13T13:35:32.425-08:00

It has happened. The dreaded stage in a child's life that no parent wants to encounter. Maddox has officially entered his terrible twos. The crying, the falling on the floor kicking, the whining, the screaming at the top of his lungs. It has come. I'm in a bit of shock since I thought we'd get through the toddler years like a breeze. Maddox has always been the mellow child. Friends have

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-9871109021827751222009-02-11T08:50:00.000-08:002009-02-11T08:59:23.303-08:00

This week I wanted to share my favorite cookbook for babyfood. I use this still to cook meals for all of us at dinner. Let me know your favorite recipe book!You can get Annabel Karmel's book here: Amazon

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-20753811504564805232009-02-10T10:05:00.000-08:002009-02-10T10:35:57.772-08:00

I came across an interesting post on The Daily Beast about the recession and making babies. A survey the Beast did shows that baby-making plans are down:Nearly half of all Americans surveyed (42 percent) are now less likely to have children, and many are postponing other major life events. Americans are now less likely to get married (31 percent), move in with a partner (26 percent), or go

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-73141399780726695832009-02-09T10:09:00.000-08:002009-02-09T10:14:57.003-08:00

A little plug for my sis. She's doing cool artwork for kids rooms and more. Below is one of her latest paintings. She also does alphabets and themed paintings.Check out all her work at http://www.bitowhimsey.com/index.html

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-20195153196756295062009-02-08T19:27:00.000-08:002009-02-08T20:29:54.192-08:00

When Maddox turned two last month, I wanted to put together a video journal of him over the past year. I don't keep a baby-book or scrapbook, so I decided a video scrapbook would be great. Something we can look back at over the years. Maddox in his 2nd year from theslickmom on Vimeo.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-17626726014945560492009-02-06T15:00:00.000-08:002009-02-06T15:15:45.518-08:00

I'm going to start vlogging parenting tips each week. I'm not an expert, of course, but these tips will just be little things I think make life with a baby or babies easier. This week... a little Valentine's Day tip for you. If you want, please send me your tips and I'll mention it on my vlog!

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-86764272393750833962009-02-04T11:15:00.000-08:002009-02-04T11:21:48.929-08:00

A popular mom social network, Momlogic.com posted a blog that has momlogic regulars up in arms. The blog is about abortion vs miscarriage and the poster states that someone being a pro-choicer and then being sad about miscarrying is a hypocrite. I think the blog post is ridiculous and ignorant. Most commentors think the same. Here's the text, tell me what you think:Pro Choice? Quit Crying

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-60162314771128687152009-02-04T09:36:00.000-08:002009-02-04T09:46:07.047-08:00

Yesterday I walked to get Maddox from daycare. It's a nice 15 minute walk and the sun was shining. I didn't leave the stroller at the daycare, so I had to bring it on the walk with me. I got several stares, curious glances and the like from others on the street. One couple passed me, looked at the empty stroller, looked at me and the back at the empty stroller with a quizzical glance.

The Slick Momnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6491663720623952848.post-1700455259059318602009-02-01T13:46:00.000-08:002009-02-01T13:48:58.892-08:00

Octuplets. 8 kids. Rumor is that the mother is single and has 6 other kids. Yes. You heard me...14 kids total for this single mom. Crazy. Pure craziness. From MSNBC:A Southern California woman who gave birth to octuplets on Monday has six other children.The woman, who has asked to not be identified, is still recovering at a Los Angeles hospital along with the eight newborns. Her other six

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