Grandparents. They're the best. Ever since I was a little girl, my grandmother always sent me beautiful cards. Her handwriting was iconic: beautiful script and a classic style. She definitely fostered my love of writing, sending hand written letters, and hoarding gorgeous ...read more
We are so smitten with the newest American Girl doll. Meet Gabriela McBride, 2017 girl of the year! Gabriela is passionate about the the arts, and really finds her voice when she discovers poetry. Gabby has a stutter, and thanks to poetry, she learns to face her fears, overcome ...read more
Washing baby bottles is such a time suck. When you have an infant, all you want to do—when you have a spare moment to breathe—is sleep and rest and stare at your bundles of sweetness. Not to mention fold the laundry, make a non-frozen dinner (for once), pee in private, and ...read more
A lot of people ask when the right time to talk to your children about their feelings is. Denise Daniels, founder and CEO of Moodsters believes it's never too early. As a leader in child development, Denise has collaborated with a Yale University psychologist to create a ...read more
The holidays are here, and we're been enjoying all the seasonal eats and treats. To mix things up, we recently opened our Oktoberfest flavor kit from RawSpiceBar. Inside were 3 packages of spices to make your own German inspired dinner for the family. Of course, we cooked it ...read more
We read a lot in our house. We read to the kids, with the kids, and the kids even read to us (well the oldest does anyway). So, naturally when it's back-to-school time we scour our library and Amazon, for books that talk about school. Whether it's the first day of school jitters, ...read more
My kids are totally into science and nature. I wanted to find to bring science and nature to life in our home - literally. I stumbled upon Ladybug Land a few months ago for a birthday gift for one of my daughter's friends. My daughter was intrigued by the whole idea of ...read more
During my recent trip to visit family in North Carolina, I found myself shopping in a cute boutique called Southern Season. As we strolled the aisles of trendy gifts and artisan foods, I spotted Owl's Brew and was intrigued. I'm always looking for new ways to spruce up my ...read more
In case you've been living under a rock these last few weeks, allow me to inform you: it's still National Ice Cream Month. We've been celebrating since the first of July with peachy-keen homemade ice-cream recipes and adorably easy DIY projects. (We also have a ridiculously ...read more
As a photographer, my kids see me take a lot of photos - for work and fun. I like to capture the little moments, especially when we're doing fun things together as a family. Summer brings lots of awesome things: vacations, day trips and activities. I got my little photographer ...read more
Over the course of parenthood, my husband and I have become more conscious of what goes in our bodies and on our skin. As a family we've become more aware of all the overly processed products we use on a daily basis and, for the sake of our health and our children's health, have ...read more
Today is National Yoga Day. The kids and I have been finding our inner peace this summer by trying some yoga for kids. Yoga for kids offers many benefits including: body awareness increased self esteem builds concentration positive self image promotes relaxation reduces anger, ...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! What's in my bag... Well to be honest, as a mom of soon to be five.. I ...read more
All of this gorgeous sunshine and blue skies have us getting outside as much as we can. It's the perfect time for a picnic, and with summer quickly approaching, I know I'll be heading to the park for lazy days outdoors as much as I can. Whether you plan a picnic in the park ...read more
To say that I really love my daughter's elementary school is an understatement. To help promote health and wellness with the kids, they recently had a smoothie contest. The kids had to come up with a smoothie recipe. They had to include a fruit, vegetable, grain, dairy, and ...read more
My seven year old is getting more and more ambitious in the kitchen. She always wants to help me prepare breakfast or dinner and often times I set up little jobs for her to help me with. She's becoming more confident in the kitchen and I'm loving it. I knew it was time to ...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
Around here it's really starting to feel like spring. Warmer weather and longer days. We've even had to kick on the air conditioning a few times to cool our house down. Today is the last day of school before my daughter is on a two week spring break. I'll be honest, I've been ...read more
My three year old is obsessed—I mean—obsessed with building. I think I've got a future architect on my hands. (No joke, he calls toy instructions "blueprints.") So when I spotted this set of Jumbo Blocks on Amazon, I knew my little guy had to have them. Unlike smaller building ...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
Since 1969 Sesame Street has been teaching kids their ABC's and 123's. The quirky and lovable Sesame Street characters and monsters quickly became a beloved part of many childhoods and are now iconic and synonymous with learning and fun. For Spring 2016, PUMA has partnered ...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
It’s December and we’re hitting that middle of the school year slump. The days are shorter, the weather is colder and the holidays are right around the corner. Flu season is in full swing, and I’ll bet someone in your family probably has a cold right now as you’re reading this. ...read more
With summer fruits in abundance, we wanted to get the kiddos involved in creating a fun and colorful fruit salsa this summer. While I love having the kids help out in the kitchen, the idea of my little ones using knives scares me a little. Okay a lot. Since my kiddos are only ...read more
We are in love with these new customizable labels from Minted. They are so beautiful, we want to label all our kids' items! And, a little part of us wishes we could label all our things with them too! With cool artistic designs that both kids and moms will love, you can now ...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
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
You probably already know that Mexico celebrates Cinco di Mayo on May 5th, but did you know that Japan celebrates Children's Day on May 5th? CelebrateThe World: Children's Day What: Kodomo no hi, also known as Children's Day. Families celebrate the health, happiness and well ...read more
I love having a glass of wine with a good meal but I don't want to drink the whole bottle. We've all had it happen at one point or another - You open a bottle of wine, drink one glass and before you can drink the rest of the bottle, the wine goes bad in a day or 2. Nobody likes ...read more
This month we're getting kids in the kitchen cooking up a dinner with the help of Kidstir! What is Kidstir? Kidstir is a monthly cooking box for kids that offers a hands on and fun learning experience with food. Kidstir empowers kids about food and offers them a chance to learn, ...read more
I have a very busy toddler who loves to move and be outside. All. Day. Long. But we live in a place where going outside can sometimes be tricky due to the weather so I'm always on the lookout for toys that will not only entertain her but also give her the freedom to move. The ...read more
Rubens Barn offers handmade happiness to any boy or girl who owns one of these sweet dolls. Handmade in Sweden, Rubens Barn Dolls come in a variety of styles, sizes and prices. The newest members of the Rubens Barn collection are the Rubens Cuties. My 18 month old son has ...read more
Nothing hurts a mama more than one of her little is under the weather. We have been treating my middle daughter this week for a whammy of a cough and cold. I always try to use more natural rememdies when treating my children, and Maty's all-natural cough and cold products have ...read more
I love when my kids help me in the kitchen. But, having kids in the kitchen takes twice as long and let's be honest, it can be a messy business too. Keep kid's clothes protected with these cute, personalized aprons from Stuck on You. Not only do these bright aprons keep their ...read more
Having a toddler around can make meal times a challenge especially when they want to start using their own utensils. We've had quite the mess at our house with tipped over bowls and forks and spoons that were a little too big for tiny fingers. Enter Zak Designs Toddlerific! ...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
While I'm always excited to try a new beauty product, for me, there's something a little extra special about experimenting with a new mascara. Even though my make up routine can get a little lengthy when the occasion calls for that extra glam factor, on a day-to-day basis I'm ...read more
We recently discovered a great company called Pillow Pals that brings your child's drawings to life by turning them into custom plush toys for them to love. I knew right away that my 6 year old daughter would love to have her very own custom stuffed toy created from one of her ...read more
As parents, we know how exciting and bittersweet watching your baby take his or her first steps can be. You're happy that they are becoming little independent beings and let's be honest, at the same time, you're glad you won't have to tote them around everywhere. But, those first ...read more
As you know one of my resolutions for the year is to pay better attention to the products I'm using with my kids. I think to some extent, going green goes hand in hand with that goal. I want to avoid nasty and unnecessary chemicals and toxins when possible. But, I'm a realist and ...read more
