Shopping is supposed to be fun. Remember the days when we complained about how busy we were and stretched too thin? Well nowadays we still don't have a ton of time but we do have a lot of time with our kids and if you are like me you are noticing they've grown out of EVERYTHING. ...read more
You might still be eating Halloween candy and thinking about apple picking, but I'm thinking snow. In a few weeks I'll head to Colorado to start our ski season. My girls will be doing pre-season ski training and I'll be making the rounds at the Colorado resorts. Since the snow ...read more
Children need love and attention from their parents, but having two or more children can pose a challenge for moms and dads to spread the warmth evenly. My four year old and seven year old are completely different little people. I love them both immensely, but my relationship ...read more
When my son walked into his classroom on the first day of school this year wearing these pants, his teacher smiled a big, broad Kindergarten-teacher smile and said, "Look at you! You look like a fresh new pencil, ready to work!" Indeed, his yellow pants are a statement piece ...read more
If I've learned anything as the parent of elementary school aged kids, it's that anything I buy to add to their fall wardrobes has to be comfortable. And that goes for gear too. If it's not comfy, they aren't going to wear it and they aren't going to use it. So, it's been this ...read more
Like most kiddos her age, my daughter is a huge American Girl doll fan. We started her on a Bitty Baby a few years ago and a love affair was born. She, of course, loves all the dolls, but she's so all in with American Girls that she lives for something as simple as their catalog. ...read more
My little guy starts Kindergarten in two and a half weeks. We actually just got the school district calendar in the mail, and my husband and I spent a good thirty minutes geeking out over all the elementary activities and family picnics and extracurricular activities at the ...read more
Growing up I didn’t dread going back to school like some kids. That was because I knew I would get to pick out some special new pieces for my back to school wardrobe! Nothing delighted me more than carefully selecting a new backpack or a fabulous pair of shoes. In fact, shoe ...read more
Summer is in full swing. Pool days, beach trips, park visits—it’s all become a big blur at this point in time; and we still have another month and a half to go! But it’s true what they say—time flies when you’re having fun. And we’ve definitely been having fun and making the ...read more
Ever since I fell in love with one of the original American Girl dolls, Samantha, many moons ago, the brand has held a place in my heart. So you can imagine how thrilled I was to introduce it to my daughter when the time came. We started with a Bitty Baby and have continued on ...read more
Hippie meets preppy. That's how I'd describe the Masala Baby summer collection. It's colorful, cute, playful, trendy, and stylish. Beachy-chic and totally adorable. Masala Baby is a baby and kids lifestyle brand that combines the rich cultural influences of India with a ...read more
There's nothing subtle about splatter-paint. It's messy, it's colorful, and it's super fun and playful. It's also majorly trending at the moment! I've been seeing splatter-paint styles poppnig up on kids' clothes, women's fashion, accessories, and home decor for a little while ...read more
My new neighbor came over this past weekend to give my kids some toys. Her children had outgrown them. Little did this well-intentioned lady know—we already own #allthetoys. Still, my son’s eyes lit up when he saw a lightsaber in the stack of superfluous gadgets and games and ...read more
Prints are kinda my family's jam. My kids couldn't help but fall in love with them thanks to my obsession. Bwah! I've been decking them out in fabulous prints since they were infants. I'm talking florals, plaids, stripes, you name it...we love it! And this spring and summer will ...read more
Spring is here, and with it comes warmer temps and sunnier days. In our house, that means the kiddos want to play outside and explore even more than usual. And since I live to nurture their sense of wonder, I'm always trying to think of new ways we can delve into the hometown fun ...read more
Nothing gives me the warm and fuzzies like watching my two small people interact with each other. Even when they’re fighting over a toy, I can’t help but smile at their effortless bickering. I can remember battling with my brother and sister—it goes with the territory of early ...read more
I'm all about my denim...and so is my baby girl. One of our favorite ways to wear the denim look is in chambray form, especially in the warm weather months. Spring is the perfect time of year to bring out your chambray. This lighter weight material has a denim-like look without ...read more
If my baby girl is anything, she's girly. Don't get me wrong. She definitely has her rough and tumble tendencies. She's certainly been known to roll around in the dirt on occasion, or pretty much every day, bwah! And don't get my started on sports. That child is a natural at ...read more
When my husband dresses the baby, it's typically a comedy of sartorial errors... Weather-inappropriate top, way-too-small pants (like, where did you find those?!), and mismatching socks. It's a hodge-podge of whatever clean items he can actually manage to pull together. It's ...read more
Hello, spring. (Well, hello officially, at least.) We've been dreaming about you, and counting down the days until you'd peek your sunny little head out from behind winter's bleak and cold and cloudy horizon. Alas, here you are! The Vernal Equinox—could we love you any more?!? ...read more
The weather in New York has been insanely amazing these last few days. I mean, it's mid-February, and we hit 64 degrees. SIXTY-FOUR DEGREES! That's mind-blowing and record-shattering, and I, for one, couldn't be happier to get a little spring preview—especially after an epic ...read more
This little peanut gives me all the warm and fuzzies... After five weeks in a spica cast, she's finally free, and it feels so good to be able to hold her and cuddle her and kiss her up without a giant, fiberglass pair of "pants" getting in our way. Speaking of snuggles, I'm ...read more
One of the simple joys of having a little girl is dressing her up, right? Putting her in frilly little dresses, skinny baby jeans, tiny glittery buckled shoes, and clipping her hair back in big over-the-top bows. Alas, when your two-year-old budding fashionista breaks her ...read more
If there is one thing my kiddos don't love, it's the cold. They're Florida babies through and through, so they don't typically have to deal with too many months of cold weather, but this year we had a couple of trips that meant they got to experience some temps they aren't quite ...read more
Did you know New York City gets 25 inches of snow a year! Yes, it's a lot and that's why we need puffy coats for kids. Starting in December, the weather changes, Temperatures dip below zero, but we still have to get out. Our walk to school is just under a mile each way. I'm ...read more
The girls are heading back to school with J.Crew next week. The weather is still quite warm here, so we need transitional styles. No one is ready for jeans and sweaters yet. These two J.Crew outfits are perfect for the early days of school. My little one still loves dresses. ...read more
Not too long ago I shared some of my favorite baby boy gifts because I know so many lovely mamas to be who are expecting boys...That being said, even though I don't personally know as many women welcoming little girls to their families, I bet at least a few of you do, so I ...read more
I can't help but talk about a few back to school trends to love. Don't get me wrong, I'm savoring the weeks before the girls go back to school. But, since I'm inundated with ideas on what kids are going to love, I thought I'd share a handful of things my girls ACTUALLY love. ...read more
Remember when the just-right pair of sneakers was the key to your school success? I know the power of the perfect back to school sneakers. This year my girls will be heading off in the hottest trend for back to school—high tops with loads of personality. Our top picks were the ...read more
Being that we live in Florida, my kids pretty much live in swimsuits all summer long. Whether they're going for a dip in the pool, splashing around in the surf or simply running through an old fashioned sprinkler, they're all about getting wet. Haha! So, we have a healthy ...read more
Good news if you've got mini fashionistas--it's time for the Stella McCartney Kids Sale! Stella McCartney is one of my favorite designers. She's found a way to make fashion street chic and workable for my work/mom life. But you know what's even better than her fashions for me? ...read more
One of our family's favorite weekend habits is to spend the whole morning, and sometimes even the afternoon, in our jammies. It's a time to simply unwind, enjoy each other's company and have a quality snuggle sesh. This has been going on since my kids were babies so it's no ...read more
Little girls love weddings! These pretty flower girl dresses were from H&M and were a huge hit at the summer wedding we attended in Virginia. It was a rare chance to see the girls dressed up in matching dresses. I picked our outfits to coordinate--I'm not going to lie, I was ...read more
Anyone who knows my baby girl or me knows how much we love our clothes. She started picking out her outfits very early on and shoes were her favorite from the very beginning. She may have inherited that from her mama. Haha! Because I may or may not have a bit of a shoes ...read more
Besides watching my daughter twirl away in ballet class, which is just as amazing as I imagined it would be by the way, one of the things I most looked forward to when I found out I was having a baby girl was all the TEA PARTIES I just knew I would have with her! Pretend tea ...read more
As far city sports go, squash has to rank towards the top of the list. You can play it all year round, it's a great workout, and it doesn't take up as much space as basketball or volleyball. Our girls started playing a few years ago and everyone in the family is now hooked on ...read more
Little girls love accessories: bows and headbands to name a few. But they are also notorious for losing them. I remember buying my friend's daughter a gorgeous handmade hairband (pretty pricey one, too) that she loved---but also lost about 2 hours later. Lesson learned. As part ...read more
With a tween who loves to dance and play basketball, it has been challenging to find activewear that is both fashionable and functional until now. Imagine how delighted my daughter and I were to find Ivivva...the girl version of the women's active wear company, Lululemon. ...read more
It seems like at least one person I know is having a baby at all times so I'm always on the lookout for cool new baby gift ideas. In fact, one of my best friends is about to have her very first baby, a little boy, so I've been collecting cool baby clothes, gear and more for the ...read more
I'm not much for fashion "rules," except for one...the rule of fit. Fit is king! If something doesn't fit you right, it's just not going to be flattering. Beyond that, I'm an anything goes kinda girl. And I bring that principle with me when styling looks for my little girl too. I ...read more
Now that January is upon us and we have at least a few more months full of potential icky days ahead of us, it's important not to let the less than ideal weather get us down. Fresh powder is charming, but slush and sleet? Not so much. My favorite little trick for picking myself ...read more
I love love love love metallics. They definitely fall in the happy color category pour moi. You have happy colors right? Colors that make you smile the moment you put them on? Ok, you probably don't exactly think of metallics when I say the word color, but you get my drift. ...read more
I like winter for one reason and one reason only… It’s tights season! (And, thus, leggings season too!) Throw on a cotton dress with a pair of opaque tights—and you’re instantly stylish. Pair an oversize sweater with a sleek pair of legging and you have yourself an immediate ...read more
If you're anything like me, as soon as the holidays are over, you want to get to work and put your organizing hat on. Right now my kids' closets are overrun with clothes that are either not the right season or simply don't fit them. So, I thought now would be as good a time as ...read more
Now that the weather has cooled down, it can be a bit more difficult to get the kiddos dressed in the morning. While my daughter only wants to put on what she deems pretty, my son won't consider anything that's not comfortable. Both of those asks can be a bit tough for us moms in ...read more
The snow is coming and we want to go out and play. I suited the girls up in Lands' End for our trip to Colorado to ski over Thanksgiving. I wanted them to be warm, dry and cute. The Lands' End outerwear shop made it easy to find coordinated outfits with adorable accessories ...read more
We're ready for the holidays thanks to a recent trip to Children's Place. Check out all the things we found for a total of $75. This fun video offers a look at what is trendy and cool for kids to wear this holiday. I share tips on how to get ready for the holidays in style. ...read more
Girls Dress Shop is all about holiday sparkle. As the lucky mom of two girls, I admit that holidays are one of my favorite times of year. Gathering together to celebrate family and all our blessings makes my heart swell. We plan a few special outings and parties every year--and ...read more
Investing in Quality Halloween Dress Up for Girls Chasing Fireflies has the amazing costumes for girls who love dress up. Imaginary play is HUGE in our house. In our world having costumes isn't relegated to trick-or-treat it's 365. Investing in gorgeous high-quality costumes ...read more
This post is sponsored by Levi's Kids. If you asked my kiddo what his number one requirement for clothes that he’s willing to wear is, I’m certain his answer would be that they need to be comfortable. He’s a rough and tumble kind of fella and he needs to be able to MOVE with ...read more
