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Life in the Mommy Lane by Riche Holmes Grant

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Fuel Up With the Best Energizing Foods 0

Moms, the next time you feel like you're running on fumes, skip the quick fixes! Instead, use these tips to fuel up with energizing foods that will sustain you throughout the day -- whether you're changing a fussy baby, chasing a screaming toddler or chauffeuring a busy teen. Start with the source. "The cleanest form of energy is derived from the right balance of lean protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates in your diet," says food energy expert Kristen Bocanegra, founder of Momme Meals and creator of GoChews whole food energy snacks. Protein helps you...
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Smart + Stylish Mom Spotlight: Tips for Keeping a Stylish, Child-Friendly Home 0

Meet 39-year-old Natalie Hasny, a real estate broker and BambiniWare mommy model who lives Washington, DC with her husband, Julio and their children, Mia (4) & Hugo (2). I met Natalie at BambiniWare’s first epic photo shoot in early 2015 with Inbal More Photography. She and (then-baby) Hugo were so easy to work and such naturals that it was very difficult to select the final photos that you see on our website. Toddler boss and I will always be so appreciative to Natalie and Hugo for lending their time, talents and gorgeous smiles to helping us promote the BambiniWare brand...
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5 Ways Motherhood Changed My Life for the Better 0

I never fully understood what people meant when they said that their children made them better people until I had toddler boss. Three years ago, I can accurately say that everything about my life BB (Before Baby) changed after I gave birth. Sure, I read books (lots of them) and sought advice from friends (most of whom kept it real), but nothing could have prepared me for what was to come. I believe the proper term to describe my state of mind for the first few in in life AB (After Baby) is “shell shock.” I...
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DIY Guacamole Bar (Toddler Chef-Friendly) 0

Toddler boss has been eating some variation of guacamole since was about 8 months old. Our first version was simply mashed avocados and pureed mangos. Somewhere between 1 and 2 years old, she graduated to our easy mango guacamole recipe.  Now that she's 3, and her palate has grown, we've gotten more creative with a DIY guacamole bar that we feature during Taco Tuesdays. It's such a great family activity because everyone gets to make their own custom creations. To create your own DIY guacamole bar, start with the basics: ripe avocados, limes and salt and pepper. I generally...
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Smart + Stylish Mom Spotlight: Expert Workout Tips for Busy Moms 0

Meet 42-year-old Jeanette Chandler, registered dietitian, former Redskins cheerleader, and founder of Fit with Jeanette Chandler, a health and fitness company geared toward the overall health of women and men who want to lead more fulfilling lives. Jeanette lives in Washington, DC with her husband, Andre, and their 4-year-old son, Justin. I met Jeanette in 2014, when our children were in the same pre-school class. It was toddler boss’s first experience away from home, and I was barely making it between getting used to our new schedule and leaving her there crying hysterically for me. One...
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