Aden and Anais

I’ve previously gushed about my warm and fuzzy feelings for aden + anais. My son wasn't a fan of being swaddled when he was a newborn, but my baby girl couldn't get enough of it. She absolutely loved being wrapped up like a little present... like a baby burrito! (Delicious!) ...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

You know what I want for Mother's Day this year? (Besides a full-day spa trip, solo hotel stay, and uninterrupted session of Netflix binge-watching?) What I really want is a new smartphone with a better camera. I know, I know--how unoriginal! But here's the thing: I use my camera ...read more

Earth Day has come and gone, but, here, at The Shopping Mama, we’re always trying to embrace a greener lifestyle. We want to buy things, try things, and do things that are better for the eco-system around us. We want to feel good about the future of our world and our children. ...read more

Sugar, spice, and everything nice—it’s Baby’s first Valentine’s Day. As a first-time “girl mom," I am beyond excited to dress my two-month-old sweet pea in frilly pink tutus, lacy red headbands, and heart-print booties come Feb. 14. Of course, she’ll probably make multiple ...read more

With all of the excitement of life with baby comes the planning mode. As I get closer to my own due date that means prepping for the hospital by packing a bag with all of my essentials. From what the baby will wear to the bag we love, and even some snacks, here are some of our ...read more