You're Invited to a Barnyard Bash! The Barnyard Bash to celebrate my son's 4th birthday and my daughter turning 2 was yesterday. After so much planning and excitement, I can't believe it's over. I had a great time preparing and the kids had a ton of fun with their friends. It ...read more
There are a lot of reasons to like Sweet Paper Lane - the amazing selection of invitations and announcement cards, the easy to navigate and user-friendly website, the commitment to customer service. But, I also really like Sweet Paper Lane because it is a stay at home mom success ...read more
It will come as no surprise to you to learn that I have a major slight stroller obsession. I love reading about and checking out the newest strollers on the market. And it's not unusual for me to stop a mama to chat her up about the stroller she's pushing. But, just because I am ...read more
I bought my Original Ergo about a month before the Ergo Performance made it's debut. All of a sudden the Performance was the "it" new thing and I was wondering if I'd missed out. I loved my Ergo, but would I be happier with the Performance? When Kate offered to lend me the ...read more
A big milestone has come and gone and I didn't even notice! On January 22, The Shopping Mama turned 1! Woo hoo! In the days leading up to the 22nd I thought about what I'd write, but then the day came and went and I totally forgot. Over the last year, I've written over 650 blog ...read more
Engaging your children in arts and crafts at home doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need a million supplies or spend a ton of money. You will need some patience and a realistic attitude. Most crafts don't last a long time. Don't worry you aren't doing anything wrong, once ...read more
