On the Go

Life as a mom can be a balancing act. Between school, work and after school activities we take on a lot. Some days I barely have time to pull together the same old peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch. I know my kids need healthier options, and I need something to make my ...read more

Whenever I think of Staples, I think of, well, staples. I go there to get my regular office supplies, but did you know they have gorgeous stationery, organization tools, and travel accessories? They also have a ton of cool gadgets that make thoughtful gifts for anyone on your ...read more

We've used our fair share of strollers over the past 8 years so it's pretty noteworthy when we encounter one with a brand new feature. And, friends, the GB QBit compact stroller is definitely worth your attention. While the brand name is new, GB creates products for the world’s ...read more

Transitioning to a sippy cup can be a challenge sometimes for toddlers. The NEW Tilty Cup from Evenflo makes this transition easier with their angled internal wall and adjustable valve design. Other sippy cups cause toddlers to tilt their head back at an awkward and ...read more

My daughter loves any kind of crafty project you can come up with or find for her to get her hands on. When she was younger I was much better at finding things she could create and make, but as she's gotten older and I have another little one to keep me busy, we do our crafts ...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

We live in a world where we are constantly connected through smart phones. It's hard not to be tempted by them while we are driving. "It was only a second" is a phrase that has been uttered many times. New research from AT&T reveals that 7 out of 10 people engage in smartphone ...read more

It is finally time to celebrate summer and we have just the thing to kick your summer planning into high gear. The Happy Campers Guide is the ultimate guide to the great outdoors. With a focus on family fun, we have you covered in all things camp from family trips to day camps ...read more

As a born and bred Buckeye from central Ohio, you need to know that I would only trust the "Welcome to my World" about Columbus from a trustworthy and reliable source. I love Columbus too much to give it anything but fantastic coverage, but since I am now a visitor and not a ...read more

Aside from the plain-as-day, obvious reasons that we should all be incorporating physical fitness into our daily routine, I now have a little added bonus incentive for you to get your fit on and head outside or to the gym for a little sweat session. Athletic apparel has become ...read more

The Stokke Scoot is a smart and chic urban stroller. As you may have noticed, we at The Shopping Mama are already fans of the luxury baby line that is Stokke. We are excited to share that Stokke has improved upon the design of their Scoot urban stroller. Several upgraded ...read more

I think all parents can relate, installing carseats correctly can cause anxiety. You always question: Is it level? Are the straps tight enough? Too tight? Is it installed in the car correctly? Is it moving too much? How can I get this tighter? With the Britax ClickTight ...read more

We brought my son home in the Maxi Cosi Mico AP and we've loved it. Now that he's older, and heavier, it was time to look into getting a convertible carseat. We got the Pria 85, the newest convertible carseat from Maxi Cosi. The Pria 85 is a premium carseat and we were excited to ...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

When this came on the scene in 2014 it was a big deal and something parents applauded. The innovative Doona Carseat Stroller combo is a real life saver. Get the Doona Carseat Stroller on Amazon here. Doona Infant Carseat That Converts To A Stroller! While we love low-tech ...read more

In March we had a last minute opportunity to travel to London. My husband was attending a conference for work, with centrally-located hotel and his travel paid for, so the kids and I tagged alone to explore London for five days. It was a unique circumstance that we couldn't ...read more

It's the understatement of the year to say "travel with kids requires a lot of stuff." Heh. But, as we all know, having the right gear can make a trip go more smoothly. One thing we can't skip or skimp on is a great travel bed for your child. Nothing can make a trip go downhill ...read more