The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is one of the most kid-friendly art museums around. Designed to celebrate one of America's most beloved artists, the museum feels spot on for this moment in our country. Rockwell's work challenges us to recognize the good ...read more

I feel like we haven't seen a whole lot of silver linings since March. The kids went are going back to school mostly online and lots of the outlets that gave moms a break seem like they won't be available for a long, long time. Until we get a vaccine, I'm not optimistic that we ...read more

I've talked a lot about summer wardrobe updates that are quick and easy, but do you also update your bedding? As a COVID makeover project, we decided to help a friend with an easy teen bedroom makeover. With some fresh bedding an a bit of furniture moving, we updated a room for ...read more

The feeding section of a baby store is a veritable cornucopia of confusing bottle options. There are bottles made of glass, bottles made of silicone, bottles to combat colic, and bottles with fancy filters. There is no straightforward option, and selecting a winner from a sea of ...read more

We love fun in the sun, this week's Camp Mom activities are all about making life a beach. These eight summer camp activities, give kids a chance to get outdoors and soak in the vitamin D while also staying safe and distant from families outside of the bubble. Related: Camp mom ...read more

I recently heard the expression "decision fatigue," for the very first time. Without explanation or definition, I instantly understood the meaning and it immediately resonated with me.  Right now, I am experiencing major decision fatigue. Most of us are. Parents have been ...read more

I don't know if it's the clutter of the holidays or the arrival of new gifts and gadget to find a home for, but a new year always inspires me to clean out and purge. However, while I may get inspired to clean out closets, this doesn't always translate into actually doing it. ...read more

Mojitos are classic Cuban drinks that are as refreshing as they are delicious. Traditionally, the recipe is a combination of lime, mint, sugar, white rum, and club soda.  Together these ingredients combine to create a fizzy magical elixir to help you conquer the hottest days of ...read more

I still remember the Christmas my parents brought out The Dollhouse. Mine was all wood, constructed from a kit my parents are bought and painstakingly put together. It was plain and unadorned, but in that house, I brought to life all kind of stories and sagas. Want to give your ...read more

We've been busy dragging and dropping testing out the new virtual design tool from Carousel Designs. They just released "Version 3.0 of their popular Nursery Designer, the company's unique interactive design tool that allows parents to play around with designing a custom ...read more

It's summer entertaining season--and if you're anything like me, you don't know how to rein it in. When I seek to cook and grill and feed my guests, I tend to think more is more. If food is love, well, then I clearly adore my friends and family. Still food waste isn't the most ...read more

Did you catch our Facebook Live today? We had our own mini Salad Celebration (a Saladbration if you will!) at the office. We couldn't let National Salad Month pass us by without sharing a sneak peek at our lunch menu, now could we? Related: Easy sheet pan chicken recipe for ...read more

Even with the unusual school year we are prepping for, smart moms know they need to stay on top of Back-to-School shopping. Take if from me, don't wait until Labor Day weekend to start back to school shopping--now is the time to make a plan. We put together tips for getting ...read more

With all the extra family togetherness, it's likely you've had time to take some adorable photos of your kids. Sure, we are at times stretched thin, but we are also getting more time than ever to observe our kids doing all the quirky and cool things that make them so special to ...read more

With a summer overshadowed by COVID-19, parents are taking a hard look at how to make the right decisions regarding their kids’ increased reliance on screens— which are helping to maintain a sense of normalcy during this socially-distanced time— while also finding the right ...read more