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| MomFinds Daily Blog
Wed May 07, 2008
My Selfish Mother’s Day Proposal
Category: Mother's Day Poll
When my husband first asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day, I envisioned a day at the spa, with attendants pampering me from head to toe. Maybe even a champagne brunch. Then I thought about how much I’d miss my kiddos. I’m still breastfeeding my six-month old, so being gone for a day of luxury means pumping for me and bottles for her. I’m not opposed to bottles when necessary, like when I’m at work, but I feel a smidge guilty if the reason isn’t so noble. And what is Mother’s Day anyhow, if I’m not being a Mother.
Turns out, what I really want is to spend the day with my babies (the older one is just over two years old), with none of the work. I suggest that I get to play all day, but if there’s a diaper to change, a meal to be made (other than the breast kind), or a nap to be arranged, Daddy does it.
We’d start the day building towers and towns (then knocking them down) with blocks. My infant and I would play pattycake while she bounces in the jumper. After naps, we’ll use the double stroller and take a walk through the neighborhood. In a way, it’s still a selfish plan. But hey, am I not entitled to a bit of indulgence on Mother’s Day? So buck up, Daddy, and give Mom the glory. And just between us moms, I wouldn’t say no to a one-hour massage, either.
What about you?
Tue Apr 15, 2008
Daddy’s Little Tax Deduction Tee: Funny or Not?
Category: Children's Fashion Poll
Happy Tax Day everyone. Did you get yours done in time? More importantly, did you have a “Little Tax Deduction” (a.k.a. baby) this year? If so, did you dress him or her in one of these “funny” tees that says “ Daddy’s Little Tax Deduction?” It’s no where near as bad as the “ Mommy Drinks Because I Cry” tee, but still, I wouldn’t dress my kid in it. Call me boring, but my little guy is worth way more than a tax deduction. What about you?
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Tue Apr 08, 2008
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Tell Us: Human Hair Eyelash Necklace - Fun or Freaky?
Category: Jewelry Poll
Thought you’d seen it all in jewelry? Think again. We found this little number, a sterling silver chain with a set of sleeping eyelashes made out of human hair. That’s right, human hair. The lashes hang on a sterling silver chain and costs $38. The good thing is that if you wear this out, people will remember you. The bad thing is if you wear this out, people will remember you.
I’m all for being singled out for my unusual accessories, but I’m not sure I want to be “The one with the eyelashes around her neck.” What about you?
Thu Mar 20, 2008
Tell Us: What Do You Think About Celebrity Pregnancy Outing?
Category: Celebrities Poll
 When I was pregnant I decided to wait until I was in my fourth month, before I told anyone, but my mother had other ideas. Soon, before I had told anyone, my aunts were calling to congratulate me on my baby-to-be. This happened to other friends, too. We had our own timetable, but we were outed.
These days celebrity pregnancy outing is all the rage. Eat too much at dinner and the tabloids suspect a baby bump. And if you really are pregnant, don’t bother trying to hide it. Angelina Jolie wears a flowing gown at the SAG Awards and she has to be pregnant right? (She was). Lisa Marie Presley says she was forced to go public with her pregnancy after the London Daily Mail published photos of her looking overweight and claimed she was “piling on the pounds” like her dad, ouch. ABC News says she now plans to sue the British newspaper.
And just last week actress Minnie Driver told millions of people she was expecting when Jay Leno mentioned on “The Tonight Show” that it looked like she gained weight and then asked flat-out “Are you pregnant?”
Now, we understand that celebrities give up a bit of privacy in exchange for huge salaries and fabulous perks.
Tue Feb 12, 2008
Tell Us: Would You Burn Calories Pole Dancing?
Category: Mom Poll
 They did it on Oprah and on The King of Queens, but are you ready to shape up wearing stillettos and hanging on a pole? DVDs ”Exotic Dance for You” and ”Pole Dancing For You” ($19.95 each) from Mind to Body, Inc,. bring hip rolls, pole spins and something called the butterfly inversion into your own home. The goal of creator and instructor Edith Aboul-Hosn is for women to literally get in touch with themselves and amp up their sensuality and self-confidence as they tone up and become more flexible. Believe me, you need to be flexible for some of these moves.
In “Exotic Dancing for You,” Edith recommends wearing stilettos to get the most out of the work-out. There are several spectacular 6” versions available on sale on the Web site for $39.95.
O.K. you’ve got the shoes, now what about the pole? Guess what, they sell them too, from $179 to $349 if you want a small stage.
The DVDs are certainly entertaining (just ask my husband), and I did catch myself practicing the “Exotic Diva Walk,” but I don’t think I’m ready to tackle “Introduction to Lap Dance” in my living room yet.
Tue Feb 05, 2008
Tell Us: Political Tees for Kids?
Category: Children's Fashion Poll
Mon Jan 28, 2008
Where Do You Stand on the Baby TV Debate?
Category: Children Poll
For $9.95 a month, you can subscribe to BabyFirstTV, a channel dedicated to children 0-2 years of age. The American Association of Pediatricians recommends children under age two not watch television, but BabyFirstTV is working hard to try to change the AAP’s opinion.
BabyFirstTV states, “…a recent University of Washington study shows that up to 90% of children under two are watching TV. BabyFirstTV addresses this reality by providing quality developmental programming developed under the watchful eyes of a large advisory board comprised of nationally recognized pediatricians and child development experts.”
The key to their approach is in the parents. They don’t intend for parents to use their channel as a babysitter, but rather to use its programs as a starting point. There are interactive subtitles during shows that guide parents on words and movements to employ with their baby and toddler during programs, and the Programming Guide is color-coded to inform parents about the educational value of each segment. BabyFirstTV also offers Programming Just for Parents, daily programming aimed at parents that offers tips and advice in 15-minute increments.
The question remains, though, should parents invest in the programming for their infants? I agree that people are already using TV with their young children. So, to that note it’s great that BabyFirstTV offers programming that is, at least, created for their developing brains. There are plenty of parents who don’t allow their infants or even toddlers to watch TV and those people need not even subscribe to the channel. It’s truly a “if you want it, it’s there” kind of thing.
I, personally, tested the channel when it first came out and found that it just wasn’t for me and my daughter. My two-year-old daughter gets limited access to TV viewing as it is.
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Wed Jan 23, 2008
Tell Us: Would You Get Botox at the Mall?
Category: Mom Beauty Poll
Admit it, we’ve all made some serious impulse purchases at the mall. I mean who hasn’t gone in for mascara and come out with a quesadilla maker?
But even I think I would have trouble walking into a shop and getting a Botox injection, laser treatment or some other “noninvasive procedure” and then hitting Macy’s for a One Day Sale. However, an article in the New York Times, says more and more women are doing just that as companies like Sleek MedSpas and Solana MedSpas open up in malls all over the country.
In a quote from the article, a woman said “I can be in and out in a half-hour,” and “it gives me an excuse to go to the mall afterward to do a little shopping.”
OK, like I need a shot in the face as an excuse to go shopping. When you think about it, the Botox-to-go trend can’t be a surprise. I mean, you can work out at the mall, get your hair done and your ears pierced, so why not get your lips plumped? No luck at the shoe store? Treat yourself to a little Restylane.
And they’ve thought of everything. The story says, “If a procedure causes redness or bruising, the spa offers a convenient back-door exit to the parking lot.”
Oh, and if you prefer your noninvasive treatments to be truly noninvasive, check out Skinn’s new Lip 3X Volumizing Serum ($29.50) with collagen and lip conditioning. It promises plumper lips in 29 days and you don’t even have to go to the mall to get it.
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Since his mom is a big liberal, my son has his share of shirts with leftie messages. There’s the 