For Mama

I love enjoying a glass of wine with a good meal or cozying up with a good book and relaxing with a glass after the kids are in bed. Uncork a new bottle and pamper the wine loving Mamas this Mother's Day with our fabulous wine finds in our Mother's Day Wine Lovers Shopping Guide. ...read more

Trying to spice up your nightly dinner menu? I've been getting spices and recipes delivered monthly to me through an awesome subscription box company called Raw Spice Bar. It's so easy to get in the habit of making the same go-to recipes over and over. I'll be honest, my menu ...read more

I have discovered The Zen of Slow Cooking! I've seen lots of posts floating around out there with people sharing their word of the year. That got me thinking, what could my word of the year be? The only word that kept popping in my head was focus. Some days my life feels ...read more

Getting my four year old to voluntarily brush his teeth twice a day is almost as difficult as convincing him that bed time is not open for negotiation. Suffice to say, he is a stubborn kid—and when he doesn’t want to do something… well, sometimes, he wins. Okay, a lot of times ...read more

While I like beer, I don't usually drink it. I'm more of a wine or cocktail kind of gal. But, recently, I've been on a beer kick and trying new beer. It happened when I discovered the delicious concoction that is chocolate beer. Yes, it's a thing and it's just as yummy as it ...read more

During the winter months I pretty much live in sweatpants. If I’m wearing jeans, you better believe I dressed up just for you. But more often than not, you’ll spot me in yoga-inspired bottoms, hoodies, and Uggs. Or pajamas—not gonna lie, sometimes I rock my fave flannels to ...read more

Adulting is hard. Parenting is hard. There are so many things in our lives that cause us to worry and stress. Did you know, stress, travel and changes in routine (like a child who suddenly wakes up 14 times a night or summer vacation) can cause a disruption to your digestive ...read more

Take a peek inside the bag of this busy mom of 4, soon to be 5. Welcome Andrea from Momma In Flip Flops! We adore her cute baby bump and maternity style! This lady knows how to rock more than flip flops! Related: The ten best flip flops for summer What's in my bag... Well to be ...read more

To say it's hot here in Arizona is a slight understatement. This past weekend it was 112 degrees here in Tucson and 120 in Pheonix. It's definitely shorts season around these parts! And it's not even "officially" summer yet! I usually stick to my normal jeans/jean capris/jean ...read more

What's red, white, and cute all over? You got it... My babies! We're celebrating Memorial Day in style with our own patriotic fashion parade. Okay, fine, I'm taking the kids for a stroll around the neighborhood in their red Radio Flyer. The first of many summer wagon rides, I ...read more

I have to hide my laptop from my one-year-old daughter… Goodness forbid she spots the shiny silver MacBook across the room, and it’s all over. “Elmo! Elmo! Elmo! Bah-ney! Elmo!,” she’ll demand-scream in a half panicked frenzy… YouTube, what have you done to my sweet child?! Of ...read more

Turn it up a notch this Saturday (or Taco Tuesday!) with a Spicy Tequila Sunrise. We love eating Mexican inspired foods around here. It probably helps that, because we live in Arizona, we are close to the Mexican border. My neighbors make tamales year round and prickly pear ...read more

Blood oranges are one of my favorite citrus fruits. I feel in love with them during a vacation to Sardinia a few years ago. We had fresh blood orange juice every morning for breakfast. Luckily for me they are currently in season. They have such a pretty bright crimson color ...read more

Back in college, I was pretty high maintenance... I could never just roll up to the local bar or frat party and accept a cheap beer. I needed a fancy, fruity, and frivolously expensive cocktail of sorts. Or two. Or three. (Ummmm, not that I drank all that much in college, Mom ...read more

It's safe to say that I love drinking wine. While I have my favorite go-tos, I also like to branch out and find new favorites. I don't have the time to study and curate wines for myself though, and that's why I like wine subscription services. Wine Awesomeness is more than a ...read more

It's hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner. Add some last minute sparkle from Zales to your wish list this year, or shop for someone special. Nothing is more romantic than jewelry. In my opinion, you can never go wrong with some shimmer and shine for the ...read more

The weather is finally cooling off enough here in Arizona that I'm excited to wear scarves again. It's amazing how layering on a scarf can make you feel so much more put together. When I'm on-the-go like picking up kids from school, sometimes I just need my essentials. This is ...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

You probably know that Kate, Jennie and I are all military families. We all have kids and we've all faced the challenges that deployments can bring. While each deployment is different and each kid reacts differently, these are our top 5 tips to help kids stay connected during ...read more

I have to admit something... I use the terms "romper" and "jumpsuit" interchangeably. (I know, I know—pretty unforgivable stuff.) But, technically speaking, a romper is a one-piece outfit that's short; and a jumpsuit is a one-piece outfit featuring pants. Really, though, ...read more

Don't worry... I didn't spend my life savings/children's future college funds on this extraordinary (and extraordinarily expensive) Tom Ford bag. It's on loan from my sister—who was gracious enough to share this little piece of luxury with me for a few fabulous days. (Let me ...read more

I think I own twelve aden + anais swaddles—and that's a conservative guess. I've collected them since my now three-year-old was born, and I can't seem to stop... They're just so soft... so handy... so very versatile. When my babies were itty-bitty newborn bundles, I'd "burrito" ...read more

I love to travel--and having a family doesn't stop me. My youngest daughter went on her first flight at only three months old. I lucked and out and both my infant and toddler fell asleep shortly after takeoff. I know that won't always be the case, and some trips will be harder ...read more

The kids and I are visiting my Mom and sister this summer and we just spent a few days enjoying the sun, surf and sand of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Myrtle Beach has been a family favorite holiday spot since my sister and I were kids ourselves. I was excited to continue this ...read more

I'm always on the go--racing around taking my toddler to swim lessons and soccer practice and shuffling my six month old to wellness appointments at the pediatrician's office or mommy-and-me classes at the library. There are trips to the playground, picnics at the park and ...read more

Jamberry Nail Wraps are the newest nail trend for manicure mavens out there. Everyone is sporting these cute and colorful nail wraps. I was beginning to feel left out! My daughter and I recently got a chance to try the Mommy and Me Jamberry Nail Wraps for ourselves. My 6 year ...read more

When was the last time you finished a lipstick? That's the question Chelsa Crowley and Julie Fredrickson put out there when launching their beauty brand, Stowaway Cosmetics. Premium beauty products in portable sizes--it's a novel concept and a convenient option for busy moms, ...read more

I'm no wine connoisseur but I do enjoy a glass of wine and I recently discovered Bright Cellars, a monthly wine delivery club. Bright Cellars isn't just any wine delivery service though, they personalize your wine experience to best suit your tastes. You start by taking their ...read more

Get ready to do something adorable and on the cheap! These mini canvas flowers require simple techniques that this tutorial will guide you through. Here's what you need: Felt in a variety of colors Mini canvases Paint in a variety of colors Paintbrush Hot glue gun Scissors ...read more

Mother's Day is right around the corner and we Mamas may not always admit it, but we are tired. Start her Mother's Day off right by letting her sleep in and then bringing her breakfast in bed. Every Mom loves to be pampered once in a while and breakfast in bed is an easy and fun ...read more

Winter and holiday favorites are always going to be centered around a few things in my wardrobe. Especially during the cold, long and dreary months of winter I find that I'm always so eager to wear red. It's festive, it's bright, and it instantly brings a little bit of warmth ...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