One of the last big splurges before I left my career behind was the purchase of fancy new cell phones for my husband and myself. I wanted a smart phone and he wanted one that was also an mp3 player. I could get a great deal on the phones we wanted if I signed on [...]

I’m still getting the hang of this full-time mommy stuff, and running a household. The weekly grocery shopping trip has been particularly tough to master. Growing up as the oldest of five kids, I only had experience buying and cooking for LOTS of people, not just two. I had no idea what a reasonable budget [...]

A good cup of tea is a staple in our partly British household, and our electric kettle gets a lot of use. It’s so convenient being able to boil water in seconds without relying on the stove. Our kettle has been going strong since we received it as a wedding gift more than three years [...]

You hear it everywhere: “Breast is best!” While there is no doubt that breastmilk is the best nourishment you can provide for your baby, there are legitimate reasons why well-intentioned mothers simply cannot breastfeed. I was one of those moms. I was disappointed, maybe even depressed, when I realized that I would have to switch [...]

When it comes to Philips Avent bottles, it seems moms either love them or hate them. I read lots of Avent bottle reviews before deciding to use them for my son, and one of the most frequently cited problems was leakage. After careful consideration, I chose to use Avent bottles despite the potential problems. I [...]