The Year of the Dragon starts on February 10, 2024! As we near the Lunar New Year, I put together a comprehensive list of all LNY events in NJ that I can find. I love that many towns are increasingly throwing festivals to celebrate my favorite holiday and want to…
My sister and I grew up in a small South Jersey town, just twenty minutes from Ocean City. Every summer, we would stroll the boardwalk as a family, eat at the outdoor food court, and drive far from the crowds to an open stretch of sandy beach. As we grew…
We’ve come a long way from Baby Bao’s newborn bath days when we had to gently watch out for the belly button stump to trying baths in the full grown-up tub! Regardless of how much she’s grown, there are some tips and tricks I want to share of what has…
We were excited that our little bao was finally going to start daycare. Even though hubby was able to get some days off each week for me to focus on work, it was still an interesting balancing act to watch her, pump, and work a full-time demanding job for over…
Baby Bao’s food journey has been one of the most rewarding things for us. Hubby and I are huge foodies (shameless plug for my food blog Kris Craves), so it’s amazing to see our daughter explore different textures and flavors to challenge her palate. When she started to show signs…
You may have heard some momfluencer talk about their baby’s cake smash, but what actually is it? It’s exactly what it sounds like – a baby smashing a cake. So, why has it been trending over the past decade and should you do one? Let me “bake” it down for…
I think a child’s pediatrician is almost as important as a close family member. Not only will you be entrusting the health of your child in your pediatrician, they will also be treating your child until they’re an adult. That’s a damn long time to have someone in your family’s…
During my pregnancy, I had Braxton Hicks pretty often. My first time was after a long walk outside during my second trimester. I felt a weird tightening in my lower abdomen that could be felt from the outside when I poked with my fingers, accompanied with super light cramps. I…
When I’m in the mood, I don’t mind being in front of a camera. Sometimes, I can even pose confidently and not second guess my movements. My husband is the complete opposite. He’s the cutest goofball who gets completely nervous and stiff when a lens points his way. That’s why…
No! You just need to make sure your baby is fed. How you ensure your little one has a full tummy is up to you (and your partner) alone. Whether you breastfeed, formula feed, pump and feed, or combo feed, do what you need to do, mama. Why does everyone…