I had the joy of visiting my old stomping grounds this morning – the set of The Rhode Show, Rhode Island’s lifestyle morning show. Myself and two other local moms were invited to talk about the good bad and funny aspects of motherhood! Feel free to watch the clip below! Hope you all have a more »
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Snail Mail and Birthday Cards
This blog post is all about my love for a different type of post – the one that the mailman delivers! It has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias Everyday, besides Sunday, at 2:30pm, a little old man opens the front door to my house. more »
The Beauty of Handwritten Cards #ValueCards #CollectiveBias #shop
Um, what? September is already here? I feel like the Fourth of July was just yesterday! Does anyone else feel like this summer season flew by too quickly? I know it did for me. In a blink of an eye, friends were married, birthdays happened, and a few friends welcomed some new babies into their more »
Our First Summer BBQ As A Family
Barbeque, beers, wiffleball and tossing around the pig skin. Many of my college friends have gotten together for several years to enjoy one another’s company at Colt State Park – a gorgeous *free* state park by the bay. But this year, it was a little different. Or, should I say, a tiny different. This year, more »
Mary Larsen Cohosts The Rhode Show {behind the scenes video}
I visited The Rhode Show set last Friday to cohost on the last day of Baby Week! We talked about several fun baby topics, like Alicia Silverstone’s breastmilk share program, and made pureed baby food with our friends from Whole Foods on Waterman Street in Providence. I don’t need to tell you how much fun more »
What Would Jack Bauer Do? Reflections On Being A New Dad – Part 3: Living With Your Newborn
*Disclaimer: The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. In other words, don’t blame her for what this moron says. I never wanted to be a dad. Nope. Not even a little bit. I enjoyed the simple things more »
My Birth Story, Part 3: Video Message, Acupuncture, and Walking Like E.T.
Author’s note: This is the third of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
My Birth Story, Part 1: Borrowed Time, One Eyed Willy, and the Mucus Plug
Author’s note: This is the first of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
The Best Baby Friendly Places in Rhode Island – Your Own Home
Each moment with my Itty Bitty is a perfectly precious one. I know I’m a little biased, but he is just so damn cute. I could honestly spend hours holding him as he sleeps, while I play with his tiny toes and tiny fingers, or sing him to sleep. However, being a new mom does more »
How To Use Babylist – An Online Baby Registry {video}
Is a loved one of yours expecting? Have they thought about setting up a registry yet? Maybe you could recommend that they set one up through Babylist! Babylist allows parents to register for items – without having to worry about registering at an exact location. They can choose a swing, for example. Rather than you more »