Thanks to co-sleeping with A.J. for his morning naps I’ve been much more energized and efficient this week. Oh and I realized AFTER I taped today’s Morning Josephine that I forgot to make my morning coffee. But I made up for it and enjoyed breakfast at IHOP with several cups …
Read More »ABC News: “Not Loving It: Mom Sues McDonald’s Over Happy Meals”
A California mom is suing McDonald’s to get the company to remove Happy Meals from their menu or offer healthier options. In my opinion, it’s a stupid legal action. Parents control their children’s food intake. When I was growing up, eating at McDonald’s was a “treat,” not a requirement. I …
Read More »Video: How to Use Safety First Ultra Clear Outlet Plugs
Keep your little on safe from electrical outlets by watching my video review of the Safety First Ultra Clear Outlet Plugs.They are what I use in my home to keep A.J. from poking his fingers and other objects into the electrical outlets. Amazon.com provides this description: Safety 1st Ultra Clear Outlet …
Read More »Spend less on Christmas gifts when your children are young
Baby’s first Christmas always seems to mean an immense amount of pressure for parents to buy lots of gifts, schedule elaborate holiday photos shoots and drive themselves crazy. This is A.J.’s first Christmas and I’m purposefully scaling back a bit. He doesn’t know that it’s Christmas or about the gift-giving …
Read More »Oprah and Gayle vs. Other Female Friendships Post-baby
Oprah Winfrey and her best friend, Gayle King, have been accused of being lesbians since they appear to be such close friends. In an interview with Barbara Walters, Oprah talks about her adoration for Gayle and the fact that they're just friends, not lesbians. I got a chance to meet Oprah and Gayle in 2006 when they were in Mississippi for a dedication of the Boys & Girls Club in Oprah's hometown. Gayle was very friendly and supportive about the fact that I nabbed a one-on-one interview with Oprah when they stopped by Burger King.
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