Foody Family Traditions

June 6, 2011

Creative in a pinch, moms I know have used feminine protection pads as pseudo diapers, long sleeves in lieu of snot-wiping tissues, and even, desperate to entertain their own babies, created videos (thus, the Baby

Einstein brand was born).

My own ingenuity was sparked by a stressful Sunday scene. We attend church at the latest time on

Sunday mornings – 11:15…

Kristi Valentini does whatever it takes, a diet heavy on chocolate and caffeine, Gregorian chants, whatever, to maintain inner peace among motherhood, career and the pursuit of domestic glory. Like other moms today, she strives for balance but makes do with a multi-tasking juggling act. Kristi began her blog, Mommy Crib Notes, to give other moms a "cheat sheet" of discoveries, tips and gadgets that can make parenthood easier. When not changing diapers or playing dolls with her two little beauties, Kristi is a marketing communications strategist and a freelance writer.

Find her at Mommy Crib Notes.