Thinking Outside the Box

I am enchanted by these cardboard-box castles by Brooklyn artist, Ann Wood.  Check out her website for more whimsical wonders.  Found here.

Kissing the Proverbial Babies

I'm looking forward to watching the last presidential debate tonight.

In honor of the event, I couldn't resist posting these silly photos, which were forwarded to me today my my mother.  Bonus points for the last pic, mom:  

If You Don't Know Your Options, You Don't Have Any

I just got this flyer about a great free event for expectant parents in NYC, and I want to share it with my readers:

The mission of Choices in Childbirth is to improve maternity care by providing the public, especially childbearing women and their families, with the information necessary to make fully informed decisions relating to how, where, and with whom they will give birth.  At the October meeting the topic will be...

IS IT EVER TO LATE TO SWITCH CARE PROVIDER AND/OR BIRTH SETTING DURING PREGNANCY?

There are a variety of reasons for expectant parents to change care provider and/or birth setting during pregnancy. There are also a lot of reasons why they would find switching difficult:

"I already have a relationship with my current provider" or "It's too late in my pregnancy" or "I don't feel comfortable 'firing' my care provider" or "My provider knows what's best for me."

In this month's meeting these important question will be explored and resources will be available that may help you make your decision.

The meeting will feature guest speakers, both care providers and new mothers who will share their choices and experiences.

The session is hosted by Metro Minis.

DATE: Thursday October 30th 2008, 6:15-8:30PM

LOCATION: Metro Minis, 821 Park Avenue (75th Street)

GUEST SPEAKERS: A midwife and two new mothers.

RSVP is appreciated (laure@choicesinchildbirth.org)

Home Inspiration

You must read about this incredible home built in Wales.  Possibly the coziest house I've ever seen.  It was designed and built to have a low impact on the environment and was completed in about four months, using sustainable, recycled and reclaimed materials.  Also, how cute is the family that lives there?  Found here.

I am SO ordering this for the Kiddo right now

Because it is unbearably cute and only $16.50.  Gotta love it when the Gap comes through!

Cake Inspiration

Seriously.  How fab is this construction zone birthday cake? Considering that the Kiddo is a huge fan of the sandbox right now, I'll have to remember this come June...

Celebrity Babywearer of the Day

Amanda Peet's little one takes a break from the Ergo.  Found here.