Month: July 2008

By Sara Milford, mother of four, writer and birth activist She squeezed my hips with every bit as much pressure as my husband had for the past hour. While I could sense my husband standing […]

Need some new books to read to the kids? Here’s a selection for various age groups, recommended by our resident book expert and bookshop owner, Marti Genge of Pages of Parenting Bookstore. For Babies Mommy’s […]

By Kim Blakely, Mojo’s mama Yeah, so vacation. Is it ever really exactly what you want it to be? Don’t get me wrong – mine was good. It’s just that I generally place too many […]

By Melanie Merkling, mama of 1 and professional photographer One of the most important things to think about when shooting a picture is the “composition.” Proper composition will draw your eye directly to the subject […]

Dear Amy, You recommend pressed powder foundation for those of us with oily skin, but when I apply it with the enclosed sponge, it looks so thick and cakey. Am I doing something wrong? Dear […]

By Gwen Rockwood, columnist and mama of 3 I love a list. I write out a new “to do” list at least four or five times a week because it keeps me focused. Plus I […]

By Marci Tate It’s summertime and the reading is easy! I’m convinced that summer was made for light, fluffy, and fun reading. In true summer fashion, The Beach House by Jane Green features an array […]

Sometimes I feel like that matchmaker who’s on a double date with the couple I’m fixing up. I keep throwing interesting tidbits out there, trying to make my two friends look as wonderful to each […]