Hilary Feldstein Ratner
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Though I was born and raised in New York City, I've lived in SoCal for over ten years now and am proud to call this beautiful and diverse place my home. My husband and I have a son and baby daughter (whom I was 9 months pregnant with when this photo was taken!). Prior to becoming a mommy I spent several years in feature film publicity and acquisitions for Miramax and later as the Creative Executive for Hilary Swank Productions before seguing to the music industry where I did Online Communications for the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. In my ample pre-parenthood free time, I also freelanced as a script analyst and screenwriter.
I am fortunate now to be able to devote all my time to my family, but I still love to write so am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this blog! I am a foodie, avid traveler, environmentalist, preschool board member, and unabashed Disney nut. I can also be found writing about green parenting and eco-conscious living on my personal website, https://ecofriendlymama.com.
Top Three Pumping Tips For Nursing Moms
Here's the thing about pumping: It sucks. Literally.
Between the constant cleaning, the discomfort, the alienation, and the indignity of feeling like a milk cow, it's hard to fault anyone for throwing in the towel....
How Do We Talk To Our Kids About Race?
I was going to write a light-hearted advice piece about clothing. But after the tragedies that occurred this past week, and the current state of police brutality and race in America, writing about something...
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday’s Car
With the birth of our second child, it's become clear: we need a bigger car.
A sedan which once felt roomy has become cramped with two car seats in the back, especially if you're trying...
Bloom Event {Recap}
Disclosure :: The Anaheim Moms Blog event is made possible by our amazing partners. Thank you to The Clay Kilbarger Group, Dr Smiths, Fresh Wave, and AMA Skincare. We greatly appreciate their support in making this event possible!Thank you...
Being A Teacher Is Harder Than Being A…WHAT??
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to share a story that my mother-in-law, a retired elementary school teacher, recently told me.
A little backstory first: in addition to being a loving wife, mother,...
I Can’t WAIT For Retirement!
Ohmygawd you girls, I don't know about you, but I can't WAIT for retirement! Not mine of course because as a SAHM and a mother, in general, you never really retire, but I mean...
Leap Day Baby
If you could choose to have a leap year baby born on February 29th, would you? This is a question my husband and I posed ourselves when we realized that our second child, whose...
Adult Coloring Books: A Five Step Guide
From SNL shout-outs to articles in high brow publications like The Atlantic, adult coloring books are everywhere! So, when I saw the giant display of them at Michael's I decided to give one a...
Natural Cold Remedies For Pregnancy
It's wintertime, and that means cold and flu season is upon us.
Ordinarily, when I get sick I'll take a natural cough syrup and drink lots of herbal tea. If it's a really nasty bug...
What Can We Do About Gun Violence?
When the tragic San Bernadino shootings occurred in December, though I had already spent the previous few weeks mourning for the victims in Paris, Beirut, and Colorado Springs, this particular event truly struck me...
Top Five Reasons This Mom Loves Her Apple Watch
When Apple announced they were coming out with a smart watch, I'll admit, I immediately wanted it. Not because I need to have the latest tech gadget, or because I swim in a mountain...