Posts by Caryliz

I travel frequently for work - occasionally it's optional, though mostly it's not - and have some thoughts, though I have to admit I've never spent 6 nights away from the boys. My schedule is more like being away 2 - 3 nights a week,...

HI there - It's been awhile since your original post: how's it going?   I first did WW about 9 years ago and lost 50 pounds - just in time, as a PP pointed out, to get pregnant! LOL. Lost all the baby weight within a year of...

I don't have any advice, but wanted to boost this post in the hopes that others would jump in! My DS1 weaned at 4, and when I gave birth to his brother about 18 months later, actively started asking to nurse again. I declined his...

I'm hoping other moms of boys out there have encountered this and will have some good ideas: our DS2 (24 mos.) has discovered his penis, in a big way. I'm ok with that, except that he will smoosh down the top of his diaper to get his...

Here are some more suggestions that have worked for us:   DS2 loves to announce the colors of all kinds of everyday things. So at dinnertime we talk about "eating your colors" instead of "eating your veggies". He frequently...

You don't say how old your kids are, but I recently had a very similar conversation with my 7yo DS1. He goes to day camp, and the camp day is actually longer than the school day, so he's asked that I pack him more snacks (in addition...

Cold bean salads! My favorite is this:   2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (kudos to those of you who cook your own; I don't) 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/4 - 1/2 red onion, minced (how much depends...

I agree it's definitely easier to transition from working in an office to working remotely for the same company - you've already established your credibility and relationships with co-workers, and people know you and trust your work. I...

I'm wondering if any other working mamas out there have, or have had, a live-in nanny (or live-in help of any kind)?   We have 2 DS's, one who is finishing up first grade and one 15 months old. DS2 goes to a terrific in-home...

Wow - I cannot imagine going back after just a few weeks! I was self-employed when I had DS1, and I took 6 months off. Both DH and I were self-employed and had irregular income (he as a freelance photographer/graphic designer and me as...