It's that time of year again: Spring Cleaning. I try to keep up with the basics each week, but I love the feeling of a super-clean house. Throw open the windows, bust out the cleaning supplies, and give your humble abode a good ole deep cleaning. We've even got a printable to ...read more
We love a good designer collaboration here at The Shopping Mama. Of course, we also adore sweet nursery knick-knacks and fun decor for kiddie rooms! And so, naturally, we are obsessed with the latest exclusive line for Pottery Barn Kids. Late last month the retailer debuted a ...read more
Fall is the perfect time to host gatherings with family and friends in your home. We're not just talking about Thanksgiving either. With the weather getting cooler, it's nice to get together in someone's home and have a wine and cheese night. For our fall entertaining we're ...read more
My kids love helping cook dinner and they really love when we do theme nights: Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday and Stir-Friday. Of course, you can probably guess that our favorite is Taco Tuesday, because, you know, tacos! Did you know that today just so happens to be National ...read more
The Back-to-School madness is upon us. We always have the best intentions at the beginning of the year and I'm hoping that this season, all of these organization ideas will help me keep my cool as the school year progresses. We're sharing some of our favorite ways to stay ...read more
Summer is over and we're gearing up for the back-to-school season. We've bought the book bags, shopped for a new wardrobe, and stocked up on the long list of school supplies. This summer, we've been a little more lax with our routine. That was okay for a while, but now that ...read more
I love working from my office in Dumbo, Brooklyn. The building makes me feel super hip, and the community atmosphere is really welcoming. But I've been feeling like my space is kind of, well, dull. Since I'm allowed to make it my own, I decided to give it a little face lift by ...read more
By now I'm sure you've read some of our posts about Iris by Lowe's. We shared how easy it's been to turn our house into a smart home with Iris By Lowe's and we're proud to say we did it all ourselves. Today, we're excited to share our #IrisbyLowes Smart Home Giveaway! More on ...read more
Setting up a smart home can sound a little scary. But, trust me, if I can do it (technologically challenged over here), anyone can. I've put together a Beginner's Guide to a Smart Home with #IrisbyLowe’s products. I'm sharing which products I recommend for the smart-home ...read more
Little girls are made of sugar and spice and all things nice. Their imaginations constantly create magical lands, spirited adventures, and inspiring tales of heroism. Their bedrooms are their safe place, but should also be a space for them to cultivate those incredible dreams. ...read more
It's not often that I break routine—especially when it comes to bedtime. I like to stick to a plan for my three year old and that usually involves dinner, wind-down time, PJs, reading, and then some quiet mommy-and-me chitchat before... zzzz (well, hopefully). But last night, I ...read more
Kids are naturally curious so why not engage their curiosity and encourage them to be involved in the kitchen. We know that putting a meal on the table for a family can be challenging and the last thing you want to do is take the time to have your kids help out in the kitchen. ...read more
Since having our first child seven years ago, my husband and I have really become more aware of things like energy conservation in our home. It's an important topic, and one we want to teach to our children about. Thanks to Iris by Lowe's we found four ways a smart home can save ...read more
Iris by Lowe's offers home owners and renters an easy, totally customizable smart home that you can install yourself. I'm all about keeping up with technology and I love that the Iris makes my life easier. Everyone wants that, right?! Do-It-Yourself Yes, Iris by Lowe's is DIY. ...read more
We have smart phones. Our kids have smart toys. Why not have a smart home too. Technology is ever changing to benefit our needs and wants, and what we want is to keep our families and homes safe; Iris offers this security. Iris is a completely customizable smart home system by ...read more
I've been provided some pretty amazing opportunities as a member of the Pampers Baby Board, but none was more special or personally rewarding than this project. As part of the #BetterforBaby campaign, Pampers tasked me, and other Baby Board members, to do something to make my ...read more
I am always looking for new ways to spend quality time with my kids. Between school, work, homework, activities and responsibilities, sometimes it feels like our time doing something "fun" together is never quite enough. So when she asks to help me in the kitchen, I always ...read more
Starting in with the holidays signifies the mad-dash to the end of the year we all find ourselves in. Holidays can be overwhelming and the thought of decorating can be debilitating. But you can get festive with just paper and scissors. To create these witch hands, all you ...read more
I recently saw a quote that said "The most memorable days end with the dirtiest clothes". I completely agree! But, I'm also a Mom who has to deal with all those dirty clothes at the end of those memorable days and that can stress me out. This past week my daughter's elementary ...read more
We are so very excited to kick off our first monthly Virtual Book Club. If you've been reading for very long you know that we are pretty much obsessed with finding and sharing our favorite books for kids. With that in mind, we are excited to host monthly conversations on ...read more
It is finally officially fall and we can't get enough of it. As far as we're concerned, it is obviously the best season. Cool weather, colorful leaves, pumpkin spice everything, Halloween and the holiday with the best food of the year (Thanksgiving) are just a few of the ...read more
While it's a few months before the New Year on the calendar, the start of the new school year is a great point to make healthy changes for your family and in your home. Making changes with a successful school year in mind can lead to healthy habits year round. One of the ...read more
This is a sponsored post. Alternate title for this post: That Time We Were Playing Soccer and Got Attacked by Bees. Our after dinner play with cousins and grandma started out innocently enough. There was a soccer ball, a scooter, a blanket with toys. And, apparently there were ...read more
Lil Fan delivers sports fans officially licensed baby gear featuring their favorite teams’ colors and logos. Lil Fan comes from an industry leader in licensed gear dedicated to creating safe and stylish baby gear. You can now get the first-ever officially-licensed MLB and ...read more
When it comes to bedroom trends we've noticed a lot of bright white rooms lately. We can easily bring some bright white into a bedroom with a white comforter. We picked up this quilted comforter from Steinmart. The white creates the perfect canvas for whatever color combo you ...read more
Summertime is the perfect time to have your little one's birthday theme be strawberries. With delicious berries abundant in stores, there are plenty of opportunities to use the fruit in creative ways. This cake platter from Flying Tiger serves as a tray for our strawberry and ...read more
Happy 4th of July, Crafters! Here's a wreath that will leave your door sparkling. I love all things red, white, and blue for this holiday, but sometimes it can get a little overdone. Here's what you need to make something more colorful that will make a bold statement at your ...read more
If you are the parent of a picky eater you know how difficult it can be to get them to eat, let alone get them to eat foods that are good for them. With a child that will only eat peas as a vegetable I find it difficult to create vegetable variety for the remaining members of our ...read more
Set the scene for some summer entertaining with these red, white and blue nautical finds from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. The nautical theme is very trendy this summer. Everyone wants to feel like they are setting sail on an adventure and why not?! I'd love to be on a boat enjoying ...read more
It's not unusual to be inspired by military spouses. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but we are a pretty amazing bunch. Not only are we strong, resilient and accustomed to nurturing our families as we move around the world, many of us also create our own mobile businesses ...read more
Are you redoing your child's room and feel like something's still missing in it? Perhaps their existing space could just use a little pick me up? Well, I have the solution to your decorating dilemmas. Murals Wallpaper offers wallpaper murals that come in a slew of categories ...read more
Stokke, a nursery staple in our home, recently launched the brand new Stokke Home concept designed to grow with baby from birth to five years. The modular system grows with your child and allows you to pick and chose the pieces that you need, when you need them. Robert Myrene, ...read more
If only children understood that putting their toys and clothes into a designated space instead of dropping them on the floor would make life so much easier for their parents. Teaching children early to be responsible for correctly storing their toys and clothes helps them ...read more
I love this fun feature. I'm always curious what purses people have and what all they can fit inside! My current purse is... Betsey Johnson Fairy Bow Satchel Pink with Multicolored Sequins. My sister bought it for my for Christmas from Macy's this past year! It's not your ...read more
Now that Spring has finally sprung, I have no doubt Moms across the globe are knee deep in creating tidy homes, cleaning out closets, giving away too small clothing and tossing out forgotten toys. Organization once had the stigma of being an expensive undertaking, and while it ...read more
As a busy mom on the go, if I didn't appreciate organization in the past, I certainly do now. There is just something about seeing the things we use daily presented in a neat and eye pleasing fashion that somehow takes one thing off of my plate and makes finding things easier. ...read more
Disney has optioned Fancy Nancy (that's fancy for purchased the rights) with plans to make a television movie and series based on the hugely popular books by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Fancy Nancy will hit the little screen in 2017 on Disney Junior. The television ...read more
As temperatures consistently begin to steady, outside of spring cleaning one task on many people's agenda may is getting their outdoor spaces together. As we prepare to spend more time outside, welcoming and functional outdoor spaces become extensions of our homes and fun ...read more
We're excited to share yet another new monthly feature at The Shopping Mama. We call it "In the Bag" and every month we'll be taking a look inside the diaper bag, purse, or tote of one of our favorite mamas. It's kind of like snooping - only with permission - so it's totally ...read more
The first official day of Spring was March 20th. After this long winter we couldn't be more ready for the change of seasons. The days are getting warmer, the sky is blue, the birds are singing and the flowers are starting to bloom. While everything outside is starting to pop with ...read more
I'm not sure about you but I am counting down the days until Daylight Savings Time on March 8. Something about those longer evenings begins to evoke feelings of warm Summer nights with the sounds of children enjoying the outdoors. Yes, warmer days are not far away and the ...read more
I'm sure the majority of the country is just counting down to the first official day of Spring and consistent warm weather. As the stores begin to usher in spring inspired decor it's hard to not start picking up those things and changing around your home decor to reflect the ...read more
Last week I shared how I created my color coded family calendar using Post-it® Notes from the Post-it Brand World of Color collections, and Post-it® Full Adhesive Rolls. I'm happy to say that after using the calendar for a while, it's been great! It's definitely helped keep us ...read more
How many of you are like me and have a child who has learned the fine art of climbing out of their crib? My daughter is 15 months old and did this for the first time last week. At first I thought it was a fluke and that there was no way she had actually figured out how to climb ...read more
It's still January and I'm still makin' changes! And, to be honest with you, I'll be remixing my life pretty much every month here on out because I'm just being honest with you. Although, even though I do little projects here and there, my intentions to improve along the way ...read more
If you have a playroom without proper storage then I don’t have to tell you about the chaos that ensues in such a space. I personally moved my children’s toys into the playroom with the intent to close the door and forget about it. That only worked for so long before I was ready ...read more
Babies and children come with a plethora of things from toys to hair accessories. Properly storing these necessities is a must to reduce the amount of clutter and disarray in your home. With organization being at the forefront of the new year, one of the major solutions to ...read more
Looking for an easy way to update your home? We love decals as a way to experiment with your space and have recently been loving the collection of MarthaStewart Wall Art Decals for Fathead. As the leading brand of officially licensed graphics and decals, the the Martha Stewart ...read more
Christmas has come and gone and as the new year ushers itself in, with either sadness or glee the realization is it is time to take down the Christmas ornaments and decorations. If you are anything like me and had a ball of Christmas lights to detangle this year it may be worth ...read more
I'm fairly tech savvy and I love my phone, but sometimes I just want to write things down in a pretty planner. Anyone else with me? These life planners from Erin Condren fit just that need. Pretty planners that help you stay organized and prepared for whatever life throws at you. ...read more