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
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
April showers bring May flowers... But, first, they bring beautiful, colorful, mystical rainbows... Grown-up Lauren, of course, knows that a rainbow is the scientific result of sunlight and water. Still, part of me can't help but feel like I'm experiencing a bit of a magic every ...read more
My three year old is obsessed with the quirky characters in the Mr. Men collection of books. He has a particular fondness for Mr. Bump (because, he falls down a lot), Mr. Greedy (because, he eats a lot), and, of course, Mr. Messy (because, well, duh!). I thoroughly enjoy the ...read more
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
These days my five-month-old little lady rocks a bib morning, noon, and night. It's her signature piece and an absolute must have... (Can you say "teething?") She's a drool machine, and I'm over changing spit-soaked onesies every hour on the hour. And, so... bibs! (According to ...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
One thing I know for sure: New moms don’t get a whole lot of “me time.” With needy little newborns at home, it’s a wonder we have a moment to eat, sleep, and breathe. (Actually, if you are sleeping, you’re doing just fine... And if you're doing more than just shoveling your ...read more