Spit-up On My Shoulder

Ever since I became a mother, I’ve struggled with keeping the house clean and not letting chores overwhelm me throughout the day. A few weeks ago the “chore issue” came to a head again as I felt I was doing WAY more than anyone else in the house.
Then I read an article in The […]

Yes, it’s TV Turnoff Week. The fact that Earth Day (the 22nd) falls during TV Turnoff Week (April 21-27) is an added bonus. There are many ways turning off the TV helps the planet:
Less electricity used.
Less exposure to consumer ads which leads to unnecessary purchases that use up resources.
More time to enjoy nature.
More […]

Check out this interview with Kim Raver, an actress from Lipstick Jungle, called, “What Every New Mom Must Know.” It includes four comfort food recipes that Kim’s mother brought her when she came home from the hospital. If you’re due, you might want to let it slip to friends and family that you […]

Save the date: May 26th. That is when the first part of my interview with Eric Maisel, creativity coach and author, will be posted at Spit-Up On My Shoulder. We will be talking about Eric’s new book Ten Zen Seconds. The entire interview will be posted on consecutive days here.
I […]

Did you know today is the start of TV-Turnoff Week? It goes until April 29th. Every year my family participates and I hope your family will consider joining in.
Here are some ideas to get you started and keep you motivated past the 29th:
1) LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE
Sit down with your family and […]

If you recently brought a new baby into the family, your toddler may be having a hard time adjusting. The older child will clamor for your attention more than ever, and just when the demands on your time have increased exponentially! Toddlers can particularly be jealous during baby’s feeding times because of the […]

Before I get into today’s topic, would you like to email me directly? You can now click on the Contact Melanie button under my photo at the left and your message will go right to my in-box. I look forward to your questions and comments.
Often when I talk to pregnant women, I’ll find […]