Hydration is important for everyone -- whether you're actively on a health-conscious kick or just trying to get through a long day. And while we could all benefit from being more mindful of our water intake, this is especially true for expecting mamas. Your growing body and ...read more

Every day around 11:30 a.m., I bring my toddler upstairs for her nap. I tip-toe out of her bedroom, and breathe a big fat sigh of relief.  I love that teeny little maniac like crazy, but desperately need this hour or two to decompress and get things done. It's been a recurring ...read more

Even though I'm generally not in a rush on the weekend, I still find that I am challenged in what to make the kids. I recently tried something that have received rave reviews from the kids with these scrumptious Frozen Blueberry Breakfast Bars. They are a definite crowd pleaser ...read more

Avocados weren't a thing when I was a kid. I didn't discover them until my late twenties, and I feel like I'm making up for lost time. Our family consumes crazy amounts of this amazing fruit. Most mornings, we grab a few of these beauties, mash them up and call it breakfast. In ...read more

March is traditionally a month when we think about green--spring is on the way and it's also home to St. Patrick's Day. This got me thinking of fun ways to GREEN UP the breakfast spread in my house. Then I found out that March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday, well, that inspired me ...read more

Read Across America Day is coming up this week. If you're like our family most days begin and end with books, but other families aren't so fortunate. Time, money and lack of education all come into play.  We're sharing resources to help make reading a family priority and facts ...read more

How will you be celebrating tomorrow? For what, you ask? Tomorrow, March 2 is the birthday of the zany, talented and beloved author, Theodor SEUSS Geisel, known to everyone as Dr. Seuss. We have rounded up five of our favorite activities and crafts to celebrate Dr. Seuss -- the ...read more

Can I tell you one of my favorite things about walking into a tropical resort, destination hotel, or spa center? ... It's the abundance and availability of fruit-infused water. I know, I know... I'm easy to please; it's just one of the simple pleasures and little luxuries I can ...read more

Have you ever wondered if your laundry detergent is really getting your clothes clean, or just removing the visible stains and dirt? With loads of workout gear in my laundry room, I reached out to my mom friends to find out favorite detergents for removing mildew smells and funky ...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

Bounce, jump, and jiggle... You know that in-between stage when your baby is no longer an infant but barely a toddler -- when they are little love bugs and sass monsters at the same time. They need to be nurtured, but also want to exert some newfound independence.  This is when ...read more

If you've been wondering what the best night cream to use in 2021 is, wonder no more. As always, we've got you covered! I consider my nighttime beauty routine my favorite ritual of the day. And that is because it is the one time of day that is all mine. The kids are in bed and ...read more

As an avid skier, I know the importance of strength and flexibility. In addition to playing on the mountain, I make sure to add in workouts off the mountain to keep me fit and healthy. Yoga is important because it helps develop my balance as well as my flexibility. I'm sharing ...read more

I love creative play for my kids and we have recently been crafting with projects from Kiwi Crate, a company that specializes in monthly boxes that are designed by parents, experts, and even tested by kids to ensure that meet everyone's needs. This includes a focus on art, ...read more

I have seen and used many different diaper bags since becoming a mom four years ago. All of which have served their own unique function but never was I completely organized till I used Pacapod. Pacapod diaper bags are fashionable and extremely functional baby changing bags ...read more