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Life in the Mommy Lane by Riche Holmes Grant

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Smart + Stylish Mom Spotlight: Hair Tips from a Top Stylist 0

This week’s Smart + Stylish Mom Spotlight is on Ashleigh Taylor, a top hair stylist in Washington, DC , owner of Taylor & York salon and the writer behind the StrummerRose baby lifestyle blog (which I L-O-V-E). She’s 37 years old and lives with her 10-month old daughter, Strummer Rose, and her partner in love and parenting, Lou. I met Ashleigh after seeing her work in Essence magazine in 2008.  I was looking for a new stylist to do my hair for my wedding and after the first visit, I knew that Ashleigh was the one.  From the...
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Baby Hummus Recipe 0

I started making a "lite" version of baby hummus with just garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and low-sodium chicken broth when toddler boss was about 8 months old.  Then, after she hit 12+ months, I started adding roasted garlic and fresh lemon juice so that my husband and I would enjoy it too.  This was one of her favorite treats once she entered what I call the "dipping" phase, where she was obsessed with anything that she could dip her little hands in and eat too.  This was such a fun time to introduce her to new...
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5 Yoga Poses for Mommy and Baby 0

Imagine being able to do yoga without going to a class, pulling out a mat, or even stopping what you’re already doing. Imagine not having to find a sitter or wait until your baby is asleep to enjoy it. Imagine one of those rare moments in life where motherhood and relaxation are not mutually exclusive. All you have to do is put on your favorite pair of yoga pants (because what's modern motherhood without yoga pants?) and let the flow of your day with your baby guide your practice. Photo by Elizabeth Dranitzke Master yoga...
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Smart + Stylish Spotlight: Advice from a Shark Tank Mom 0

This week's Smart + Stylish Mom Spotlight is on Jordan Lloyd Bookey, Chief Mom of Zoobean and former head of K-12 Education Outreach at Google.  She's 37 years old and lives in Washington, DC with her children, Cassius (5) and Florence (3), and her husband and business partner, Felix.  In 2014, Jordan and Felix appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" and won an impressive $250k investment from Mark Cuban to grow Zoobean. I met Jordan during the first week of school last fall.  My daughter ("toddler boss") was having a pretty rough time with separation anxiety and Jordan pulled...
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How to Make a Kite Out of Paper 1

Celebrate the sunny days and perfect winds of spring with this simple, family-friendly kite made from paper, straws, string, and tape. Coated kite paper adds durability, while a decorative tissue paper overlay and glitter-painted dowel give the kite a touch of flair. Materials - Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Glitter Acrylic Craft Paint in Lemon Drop - 1 toilet paper tube- 6 medium-width, sturdy straws- 3 yards of washi tape- 3 1/2 yards of twine-1 sheet of decorative tissue paper (20" x 30")- 1 sheet of kite paper (20" x 30")- 30-60 feet of kite string- Thin ribbon in assorted colors...
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