By: Carolina Pichardo There are few things in life that we remember and think back on fondly - the birth of our kids, first kiss, wedding day... These are those moments that we carry with us, ready to tell and retell anyone that's willing to listen (or not). But what is a memory? We drink ginkgo biloba, post millions of pictures on Facebook, and save souvenirs/momentos of these

By: Carolina Pichardo With the costume and candy shopping complete, all we could do now is wait. Maybe enjoy a few spooky classic films or two, finish the pumpkins, and sign up for the Halloween events around the neighborhood. It's the best we could do for now, because once we've passed that threshold and we're in November - the official holiday season begins. And let's face it,

By: Staff Report In going with the speedy theme of back-to-school shopping, we got a 48-hours sale for you from ours friends at thredUP.com. If you get there now (only until tonight at 11:59 pm EST), take advantage of the 30% off offer on their awesome boxes of pre-loved kids & baby gear listed by moms across the country. ThredUP.com's boxes are ideal for families looking to

By: Elma Placeres Dieppa Elma Fun in the Sun Vid Especially with this crazy summer... I joke that summer took furlough days in response to the city’s budget crisis, this weather has been crazy! So what do you do? What do you do when your little one, who is used to being in school with 19 other balls of energy and is now stuck with a busy mommy and

By: Maria Smith Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as a free lunch (and dinner and breakfast)--as long as your under 10 years old.  Eating out could be expensive for anyone, especially when you have several kids. So don’t stay home and pout, just put in a little research to find the “Kids Eat Free” nights. To get you started, here are a

By: Maria Smith I love going to movies.  It’s like you’re in a different world for two hours.  I started taking my kids to the movies when they were only weeks old, keeping them in the Baby Bjorn and nursing them when they got fussy. Now that they are lively, energetic 4, 2, and 1 year olds, I hardly ever see movies with them.  It is

By: Maria Smith People might say that a trip to Disney World should wait until the children could remember it, but visiting the magical world of Disney with preschoolers, toddlers and even infants can be kind of fun all its own. And, Mom and Dad will certainly remember it if the kids don't. We took our kids to Disney World for the first time when my oldest was 2

By: Maria Smith I recently spent a weekend with my family in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Being about 350 miles from Atlanta, Myrtle Beach is a simple trip and is perfect for a laid-back family. It is easily accessible from East Coast cities like New York and Washington DC with direct flights. Myrtle Beach is definitely a “no shirt, no shoes, no problem” kind of town.  We

By: Maria Smith Planning a child’s birthday party used to mean buying paper plates and balloons, and asking Grandma to bake a cake. Now, thanks to shows like My Super Sweet Sixteen and Outrageous Kid’s Parties, the expectations (from guests, moms and the birthday kid) are unbelievable. In Atlanta, I have been to parties I’m sure have cost thousands of dollars.  (How much does it cost to truck

By: Staff Report We're very excited to attend the first Brooklyn Baby Expo in Brooklyn, New York with A Child Grows in Brooklyn! Not only because it's going to feature lots of great brands and bloggers, but also because we're going to be in high-reporting mode to bring YUMs the best information and tips out there. So stay tuned, send over your questions and let's get this expo