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The dos and don’ts of regifting presents

December 27, 2013

People have surprisingly strong opinions on regifting. Some think it’s rude to pass along a gift you don’t want to somebody else. Others, myself included, see no harm in regifting a present you don’t like to somebody who would appreciate it.

Of course, not every unwanted present can be regifted. Sometimes you simply have to find a spot in your house for that birthday present from your in-laws or holiday gift from an aunt.

Head over to The Neighborhood for the dos and don’ts of regifting, plus my tips on how to regift presents without hurting anybody’s feelings.

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As the year winds down, I thought I’d share some more of my favorite how-to posts that you might have missed on the blog the first time around:

Motherhood
How to dress a boy
How to have a baby in New York City
How to prevent diaper blowouts
How to pack a diaper bag

Style
How to wash white jeans
How to choose the perfect lipstick color
How to wear colored jeans
How to dress for family photos

Food
How to reheat crispy French fries
How to prepare chicken
How to cook an easy one-pot meal
How to make a polka dot cake

Etc.
How to follow your favorite blogs on Facebook
How to make a photo book from your phone
How to edit photos on your iPhone

(top image via A Beautiful Mess)

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2013

I don’t remember ever being terribly jealous as a kid that my family didn’t celebrate Christmas. After all, we had our own Jewish traditions, plus we always did something special on December 25th to celebrate my parents’ anniversary. For many years, we went into New York City to eat and see a Broadway show (and sometimes make a detour to Rockefeller Center to check out the holiday decorations).

Still, I’ve always loved Christmas trees. Whether draped in white or multi-colored lights and adorned with matching or clashing ornaments, there’s always been something magical about twinkling Christmas trees.

If you’re unwrapping presents found underneath your Christmas tree, I wish you a very merry Christmas! And if you’re enjoying Chinese food and a movie, I hope you have a fun and relaxing day.

Finally, happy 37th anniversary to my mom and dad, the best Mimi and Ubie a grandkid could have!

(White Christmas tree Instagram photo via moderntype)

Holiday stress relief

December 24, 2013

We love our families but, let’s be honest, they can also be stressful. Especially during the holidays. Luckily, laughter is a fantastic way to blow off some steam. So if you’re spending a couple of days with your parents or in-laws and need some holiday stress relief, here are some funny videos I’ve shared on the blog that you might have missed:

All-clucking version of “Ho Hey”
The dinner scene from “The Campaign”
The Island of Misnamed Toys
Love your — ahem — vagina

Plus, some home videos of Levi that’ll make you laugh, too:

Levi plays with a new toy
Levi laughing at his own reflection
Levi vs. rubber ducky
Levi says, “Happy birthday, Rosh Hashanah!”
Levi’s got moves like Jagger

PS – Did you catch SNL this past Saturday? There were some hysterical Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake moments, but the funniest skit of the night had to be the (Do It On My) Twin Bed video above.

The biggest moments of 2013 in Play-Doh

December 24, 2013

Now this is clever: Play-Doh just released a series of clay creations on Instagram celebrating the year’s most sensational news stories, pop culture moments, and culinary fads. (How brilliant is the Play-Doh cronut above?) Best of/worst of lists are unavoidable this time of year, but I haven’t seen any as creative as Play-Doh’s take on the biggest moments of 2013.

PS – A homemade playdough recipe.

DeNai Jones: A day in the life of the Petunia Pickle Bottom founder

December 23, 2013

Every so often I like to chronicle a day in the life of a busy mother to explore how all different types of moms juggle their responsibilities — from stay-at-home moms to moms who work full time outside of the home. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I don’t know how she does it” about another mom, read on!

Today we’re talking about life as a working mom with DeNai Jones, founder and head designer of Petunia Pickle Bottom. Petunia bags make a statement with ornate patterns and eye-catching color combinations made from long-lasting, easy-to-clean materials. If you don’t already own a Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag, you’ve surely seen one on the arm (or stroller) of the most fashionable mom on the playground.

Recognizing a hole in the market for fashionable and functional diaper bags, DeNai founded Petunia Pickle Bottom in 2000 with her husband and a close childhood friend. Oh! And in case you’re wondering — the name “Petunia Pickle Bottom” came from a silly sentimental phrase coined by DeNai’s father when she was a toddler!

Read on to learn how DeNai manages motherhood while working alongside her husband at Petunia Pickle Bottom.… READ MORE!

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