Category Archives: Momist

Top 5 Places for Family Vacations

  With 2015 just around the corner, you might be ruminating on what adventures that you and your family should get up to in the new year. Whether you are just getting back into the swing of things after taking a break from the road to start your family, or if you are making your first strides into the world in order to show your kids the sights you never got see when you were young, any of the top 5 places for family vacations listed below will show you, your spouse and your children

Tips for cooking your first thanksgiving turkey

With America's most family friendly holiday just around the corner, you're getting nervous. Pacing the floors, you are on the hook to cook your first Thanksgiving dinner for your extended family. This is a stressful time for any cook, experienced or novice, but by following a well established list of protocols, you can ensure that the experience of cooking your first thanksgiving turkey goes off without a hitch. Here's how to pull it off... 1) Thaw out your turkey the safe way When

How to choose a babysitter

After a couple of years of deferring your life in order to care for your newborn and get the hang of one of the world's toughest jobs, you have finally tired of being cloistered off from the rest of society. While your toddler is far from being able to care for themselves, there are plenty of talented people out there who are finally to take your child off your hands for a night so you can get back to living your life. While there is certainly no shortage of sitters out there looking for a regular

How to choose a stroller

Your first bundle of joy is well on its way, and with the nursery complete and ready to receive its first tenant, you are enjoying the feeling that comes with being ahead of the ball. However, you have only just begun to make the necessary preparations that you'll need to make prior to the arrival of your first child. For example, if you plan on leaving the house in the next three years, you are probably going to need a stroller. A quick trip to the baby section in your favorite department store