Archives for March 2012

a delicious way to increase breastmilk supply

March 6, 2012

I learned something interesting from a lactation consultant recently. Did you know that eating Whoppers can help increase your milk supply?

Don’t hop in the car and drive to Burger King just yet. It’s actually the malt in candy Whoppers that supposedly improves lactation, which would make this layer cake not only delicious, but beneficial for nursing moms. Other lactogenic foods? Barley and oatmeal.

Have you changed your diet or added supplements to increase your breastmilk supply?

PS: Did you know that these exist? I want to try them!

{malteser layer cake photos + recipe via Poires au Chocolat}

getting into position + friday favorites

March 2, 2012

Levi’s nanny reported yesterday that he was bending one of his legs underneath himself, and then I saw him doing the same thing later in the evening. He almost got himself up on all…threes. Well, it’s a start! Does this mean that crawling is around the corner? If so, I know what JB and I will be doing this weekend. It’s time to start baby-proofing the house! But where do we begin?

How about with some of my favorite links from around the web!

I love these London 2012 posters for a kid’s room, especially this one (via YAMF)

Abby wrote a lovely and reassuring post for new moms afraid they’re doing “it” wrong.

A funny post about celebrity sightings.

I love Gwyneth’s style.

The best – or worst? – of Pinterest. (You can find me over there, too!)

Lady Gaga creates The Born This Way Foundation

I’m still trying to learn how to balance my work and personal life, how about you?

I’ll be reading this over the weekend

Finally, a bit of self-promotion:
Bunny & Dolly is nominated for The Homies 2012 Best Family Blog award. I don’t even care if I win; simply having your support would make me a very happy blogger. Would you kindly cast your vote over on Apartment Therapy? PS, you’ll have to create an account first.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

february via my iphone camera

March 1, 2012

Remember last month when I complained that 2012 was passing too quickly? Well, thank goodness it is because February was not a very fun month, and I’m quite ready for a fresh start in March. And spring! And my birthday!

So maybe I’m still just as stressed out as I was yesterday, but I’m hoping that the new month brings with it a new perspective. And if not, at least I can drown my sorrows in a Shamrock Shake.

Here are a bunch of photos I took on my iPhone and shared on Instagram in February. If you use Instagram, leave your username in the comments so I can follow you! And please look me up — @pjfeinstein. You can also follow my photo feed here if you don’t have an iPhone or the Instagram app.