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Motherhood

To the Exclusively Pumping Mama: A Standing Ovation

I have to write this out, say it out loud and applaud a few special moms living day in and day out the way we all do. Only, they do it differently than I ever did. How? Why am I feeling like giving every single one of these mothers a Read more…

By Bert A., 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago
Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm Headquarters
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A look inside Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm Headquarters

   I am so grateful to Disney for sending me on this all expense paid trip to cover ROGUE ONE, “Star Wars Rebels”, “Mickey and the Roadster Racers” and the BluRay release of PINOCCHIO. All opinions are my own. What did you do over the weekend, Bert? Oh, nothing just Read more…

By Bert A., 6 yearsDecember 7, 2016 ago
Our 36 hour trip to NYC to be on HARRY...with 3 youngsters
Entertainment

Our 36 Hour Trip to NYC to be on HARRY…with three youngsters.

  Yesterday I shared with you all how Harry Connick Jr and his production crew surprised my family and I by visiting our house last spring. Today, I’m going to tell you the end of the story and the craziness that was our 36+ hour trip to the Big Apple Read more…

By Bert A., 7 yearsSeptember 26, 2016 ago
Star Wars: The Force AwakensPh: Film Frame©Lucasfilm 2015
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It’s time…Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review

Yesterday morning I sat in a small theater in Minnesota along with fellow members of the media. (Okay time out, I’M CONSIDERED MEDIA!!!!!!!!!!!) Our mission was to join together and view an advanced screening of the much anticipated film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The agreement was simple: no spoilers, don’t blast Read more…

By Bert A., 7 yearsDecember 16, 2015 ago
Quick Breakfast Ideas for a Busy Mom
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Quick Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms

This blog post was written in partnership with Stonyfield Organic. As part of Stonyfield’s Yogetter blogger program I write posts that feature Stonyfield products as well as Stonyfield’s partners. I was sent product as a way of being able to write this blog post, however, all of the opinions in Read more…

By Bert A., 8 yearsNovember 30, 2015 ago
To the Formula Feeding Mom. An Apology
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To the Formula-Feeding Mom: An apology

I have breastfed all three of my children. My girls were exclusively breastfed. My son was primarily breastfed, however, due to jaundice and slow weight gain I supplemented with formula for the first six weeks of his life. I have so many friends who have used formula for their babies. Read more…

By Bert A., 8 yearsOctober 12, 2015 ago
How our family has a Sunday Movie Night with Popcorn for Dinner
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How our family has a Sunday Movie Night Every Week

Every Sunday we have a little family tradition. It’s one that started for my husband and his family when he was a child and perhaps you remember it too. Remember, The Magical World of Disney? Yeah, it aired on Sunday nights. My husband remembers it fondly and as a result he’s Read more…

By Bert A., 8 yearsSeptember 8, 2015 ago
Childbirth

What to expect when you get your first postpartum period

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who is a first-time mom about her first period after baby. I’ve done this pregnancy and breastfeeding thing three times now and I have to admit that I kind of forgot how things have changed (especially since the first time was six years Read more…

By Bert A., 8 yearsMay 12, 2015 ago
Parenting

Sometimes I feel like I’ve failed at motherhood.

Here is my disclaimer for those of you who may not hear the sarcastic tone in my voice, just imagine it: I do not nor will I ever eat my children the way gerbil mothers eat theirs. Also if this pulls at your heart or feel that another mom may Read more…

By Bert A., 9 yearsDecember 29, 2013 ago
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