MarloElaine

I am refreshed and re-energized after yet another Girls’ Game Night / Mom’s Night Out. Every month I look forward to an evening of friends, food, and fun… without any kids! I’m pleased to report that the cucumber sandwiches that I brought to the party were a hit! Every last one was […]

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Sammy and Sophie are Chicago Bears Football fans! You can see their pictures on our local NBC news website. Here are the screenshots of the pages, it’s impossible to bookmark the exact picture since people are still submitting photos to the site.

Thanks to Sammy’s Ninong (godfather/uncle) for the Brian Urlacher Chicago Bears jersey!
We’re […]

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Last Saturday, I co-hosted a baby shower for my brother and sister-in-law. About 25 people attended the party. We ate, played several games, watched the parents-to-be open presents, and then ate some more. Everyone had a great time, even the guys enjoyed themselves!
My family brainstormed for the best games played in previous […]

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We’re always looking for ways to save money on necessary items like diapers. Unlike the items I listed in my previous post, these are the things we need to buy regularly until the kids are potty trained. Amazon.com has a coupon for $30 off with a $99 or more purchase of select Huggies […]

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Ben of Open Switch (the creative genius behind this great Wordpress the Unsleepable theme) posted a list of 6 Baby Accessories You Don’t Need. The six items he writes about in his blog are:

Diaper Genie
Boppy
Baby Bathtub
Bottle Warmer
Baby Wipes Warmer
Shopping Cart / High Chair Cover

I have disagree with number two though, the Boppy pillow. […]

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