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Amy Grace: Maternity Fashion: What I wore

I’ve rustled up most of the items I’ve been wearing lately. Check them out.


Chris Donnelly: My son is the LeBron James of selective hearing

He’s a best-in-class parental ignorer, and it’s infuriating.


Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating

“Cheating” is for diets. And I’m not a fan of diets.


Danielle Herzog: Kansas City Triathlon: Race day jitters and uncertainty

My husband and brother-in-law trained the past 14 weeks for it.


Tracie McPherson: The greedy American way: Buy, buy, buy

Maybe the cure is to ask yourself: “Do you need it or want it?” Who am I kidding, that didn’t work for me.


Jessica Brashear: 5 things I never thought I’d do

Now with kids, I’m breaking every single promise to myself.


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Olivia Grigg: Mom bloggers’ toy picks
Olivia Grigg Omaha World-Herald

I bet your child’s holiday wish list is a mile long, and every item is sacred.

Our Mom Team zeroes in on toys and games that are likely to make it under their family tree.

JOSIE LOZA, MOMAHA.COM EDITOR

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Melody B. Sharp Interactive Doll, $59.99 (photographed above)
“My 4-year-old daughter is in love with these dolls, but their button eyes creep me out! I can’t help but think of the movie ‘Coraline’.”

 

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DANIELLE HERZOG, BLOGGER

Doc McStuffins’ Doctor Kit, $43.40
“Friendship is the best medicine, so we’re throwing in the plush Lambie, too.”

Anything Princess-Related, $10 to $40
“My daughter wants Repunzel’s tower but unless Santa gets a massive tax break, it ain’t happening.”

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AMY GRACE, BLOGGER

Scientific Explorer’s Mind-Blowing Science Kit, $20.
“Anything to nurture a love of math and science.”

Dude Diary With Lock, $10.99, by Mickey Gill and Cheryl Gill
“Designed for boys. Officially not a diary or a journal.”

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JESSICA BRASHEAR, BLOGGER

AirMaster Trampoline, $90
“I need a way for my two maniacs to burn some energy this winter, and I think I can fit this in the basement.”

VTech InnoTab Learning App Tablet, $59
“My 4-year-old thinks she needs an iPad. This might be the next best thing.”

 

Olivia Grigg,22, is a College of Saint Mary’s student interning for momaha this fall. Read her blogs here.

 

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