Recent Posts

An Inspired Note on Women’s Pay Equity after Being Uninspired by Obama and Romney

An Inspired Note on Women’s Pay Equity after Being Uninspired by Obama and Romney

As a working middle class mom who lives the struggle of balancing work with family, I was disappointed by what I saw as short-sighted responses by both Obama and Romney on this past Tuesday night’s debate.  When asked about equal pay, Obama touted the Lilly […]

I Wish I Were Homeward Bound: Two Weeks Away From My Toddler

I Wish I Were Homeward Bound: Two Weeks Away From My Toddler

For the past three weeks I have been in Nicaragua for work.  Originally my husband and my 22 month old toddler came with me, as we generally always travel as a family whether my husband or I are traveling for work.  But this time it […]

Rancho Santana, Nicaragua with a Toddler

Rancho Santana, Nicaragua with a Toddler

This past weekend I took a break from my grueling work schedule in Managua, Nicaragua to enjoy a weekend in Rancho Santana with my husband and toddler.  This was a welcome little weekend interlude since my husband left back home to Chicago with my daughter […]

Where does my toddler sleep when traveling? Toddler travel bed options

Where does my toddler sleep when traveling? Toddler travel bed options

For most of my 21 month old toddler’s life she’s slept in bed with mom and dad, and when traveling these days sometimes it still is easier for her to join us in bed.  However, starting at 16 months she started sleeping for naps and […]

My Not-So-Secret Desire to Be an 18th Century Lady of Leisure

My Not-So-Secret Desire to Be an 18th Century Lady of Leisure

The way my husband and I balance our world of working, parenting, and living is a bit all over the map.  Because we are both consultants sometimes my husband only works, sometimes I only work, and sometimes we work simultaneously.  This has allowed me to […]

Hypnobabies: A Great Way to Stay Emotionally Balanced During Pregnancy

Hypnobabies: A Great Way to Stay Emotionally Balanced During Pregnancy

My mantra is that I am having a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy, and I believe it.  I feel my best, healthiest, and most powerful when I am pregnant, because I have to be.  My babies need me to be healthy and energetic, and I’m determined to […]

Line Drying Cloth Diapers in Monsoons?

Line Drying Cloth Diapers in Monsoons?

A week and a half ago we left southern India for South Africa.  I packed along three day packs of Flip hybrid cloth diapers, which I love for travel because everything dries pretty quickly.  Three days worth is 6 reusable diaper covers and 18 reusable […]

My Incredibly Boring and Happy Jet-Setting Life

My Incredibly Boring and Happy Jet-Setting Life

I travel internationally quite frequently, mostly because the nature of the work my husband and I both do, and we try to travel as much as possible as a family with our toddler in tow. Some people think that sounds like the most amazingly fun […]

My Eight Favorite Kindle Apps for Toddlers

My Eight Favorite Kindle Apps for Toddlers

I’m new to the world of apps.  As someone who has never put my baby or toddler in front of a television, I’m also weary of using electronics and “mindless media” as a way of keeping my child entertained.  But as I grow more familiar […]

Breastfeeding Gear Give Aways: Breast Pump, Nursing Pads, Nipple Butter, and Book!

Breastfeeding Gear Give Aways: Breast Pump, Nursing Pads, Nipple Butter, and Book!

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month.  Hooray!  In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Gypsy Momma is hosting the following give aways for readers that sign-up to follow Gypsy Momma via email, RSS, Facebook, or Pinterest (or those already signed-up): – 2 pack of Bamboobies Ultra-Thin Regular […]