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Dear Bottles & Banter Readers, Where to begin? For us, this is one of the most difficult situations we’ve ever come across in our adult lives. The 2016 Presidential Election has been perhaps the most divisive campaign seasons since the pre-Civil War era. And we don’t feel at all as though we are exaggerating in the […]
Our Thoughts: The 2016 Election and the Safety Pin Movement Read More »
So ordinarily, we have a very strict “no talking about Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving” policy in our household. This year, however, we are making a slight exception because I wanted to share with everyone a truly great program that I recently came across. It’s called Fantasy Flight and it’s a partnership between Cal’s
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So just to be clear, when we say baby bump here, we’re talking about the large inflatable ball. Not the baby bump pregnancy belly, though… now that I think about it, this could be a great future post. Ok, back to the baby bump ball. This is one of those cool products that both mom
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Let’s start this whole thing off by pointing out that Brittany and I just absolutely do not agree on radio preferences. I have a huge disdain for listening to the same 3 Taylor Swift and Adele songs during the same 15 song loop every hour on whatever Top 40 station’s territory we happen to be
Revamp the Road Trip: Honda Road Readers Read More »
It seems like every couple of months or so I have to sort, reorganize, prioritize, declutter and p-u-r-g-e my kids’ stuff. A little less frequently my husband and I go through our own grown-up things and repeat the same process. For pregnant, first time moms, nesting is only a trial run for the constant cleaning out and
7 Ways to Declutter Your Kids’ Stuff Read More »
Bottles & Banter is founded on the fact that Mom knows best. Or is it that Dad know best? Crap. When it comes to buying baby gear, there are endless options. Frankly, it’s overwhelming. And we’ve made it no secret that we have regular debates about which products to splurge on and which to go budget-friendly.
10 Baby Item Splurges: Worth It or Not? Read More »
Paris. The City of Lights. I’ve always wanted to go, but never really saw a good opportunity. As we were debating the pros and cons of various babymoon destinations (a process that took months being avid travelers), we finally settled on Paris. Why? Well, for one the Zika virus narrowed down the list considerably. But
Babymoon Inspiration: Why Paris is Perfect Read More »
As an expectant mother, the thought that seems to pop up most often: how to keep my newborn safe? Being first time parents, this is all very new and it can be terrifying trying to learn all the dos and don’ts of baby care. Fortunately, there are many products out there that can help alleviate
Can Nest Cam Be Used as a Baby Monitor? Read More »
We’re glad you’re at Bottles & Banter, our newest blogging adventure. My name is Brittany and the other half of this blog is Nick. Some words to describe who we are in a nutshell: parents of an energetic Goldendoodle, Ohio State alum, foodies, frequent travelers, reality tv obsessed, DIYers, and technology lovers. Bottles After a
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