Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Without the attachment to a specific religion, it’s a day that pretty much everyone can enjoy. And if you love the flavors of the season, like me, it’s a time to celebrate everything from cranberries to root vegetables. We usually celebrate Thanksgiving at our home in Brooklyn. I start the day with a Turkey Trot in nearby Prospect Park, which helps to clear my head for the full day of cooking and socializing ahead. My mother in law and a few friends join us around 5 and we finish up by the time the kids go to sleep. This year it’s just going to be me, my husband, and our three kids at the table. Since the littlest one has yet to even have her first taste of mashed sweet potatoes, and the older two don’t really care about the big feast, we really have no pressure to make any of the traditional foods. Heck, we could grill up some burgers and everyone would be happy! Well, everyone except for me. Those Thanksgiving smells remind me

International Babywearing Week was October 5-11, 2014 and we definitely kicked it off with a bang; Shannon and I.  The sun was blazing, it was super hot inside my house, you know the one that my dad refuses to turn on the central air in? (yeah that one), and I couldn’t have been any more relieved to hurry and rush to Gracefull Birth for their Nurture event – A Celebration of Pregnancy, Childbirth & 4^th Trimester. MY KIND OF PARTY! I knew exactly what I wanted to wear and how I wanted to dress Shannon, but I struggled a bit with styling my hair.   However, what I didn’t struggle with was my selection of a soft-structured baby carrier (SSC) to complement my vibe and that was my Ergobaby Organic Baby Carrier – Zen. It definitely matched the natural style event and the green lily pads printed on the hood make me happy. I mean nothing matters after that; its green lily pads! I arrived just in time to take a look inside the Babywearing & Breastfeeding Lounge hosted by Ergobaby

Treat mom or yourself to a bright and festive meal that celebrates spring. Don’t feel like you need to make all the dishes—pick two or three and enjoy with all the special women in your life.

Ruby Sparkler

Makes 1 cocktail 2 ounces (60ml) RHUBARB-PLUM SYRUP (see below) 1 tablespoon ST. GERMAIN LIQUEUR 4 ounces (125ml) chilled PROSECCO or CAVA Pour the rhubarb syrup into a Champagne flute. Add the St. Germain and slowly pour in the prosecco or cava. Toast to Mother’s Day!

Rhubarb Plum Syrup

Makes 2 cups syrup 1 cup (122g) diced RHUBARB (from about 2 stalks) 1 ripe PLUM, pitted and sliced into wedges 1 cup (250ml) light AGAVE NECTAR 1. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Add 11⁄4 cups (300ml) of water and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the syrup is bright red and the fruit has fallen apart, about 5 minutes. 2. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, catching the strained syrup in a bowl below. (The fruit can be

[youtube]http://youtu.be/uT9dnm8xhl8[/youtube]   So did you get a chance to try the Workout with your Baby video in last week’s post? I hope it showed you how easy it can be to get a great workout at home, with just your baby and the Ergobaby Carrier. Don’t forget that you can still sign up to try out Tailored Fitness free for 30 days if you want to try creating your own custom workout video. This week we are going to take a look at the 2^nd key to finding your best post-baby body, cooking healthy with your baby in the Ergo.  Eating healthy is a MUST for new moms!  You need to fuel your body with good foods so that you have the energy you need to care for your family (and yourself). Here are 3 tips for how to master this key to finding your best post baby body: Focus on WHAT you are eating rather than counting calories. When you are newly post-partum, it’s not the best time to start a strict diet.  Instead, focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods.