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I've always loved Nordstrom. It's my favorite store, and also my first place of employment. The summer between my sophomore and junior years of college, I worked in the BP section—and spent my entire earnings on trendy clothes and shoes. (Because, employee discount!) It was back ...read more

If you haven't noticed, we're all about picnic season here at The Shopping Mama. Really, anything that brings us outdoors is a win. Now that the warm weather has arrived, you can find us at the park, playground, or pool most days. One thing that always comes with us: our Monkey ...read more

Baby’s bedtime… It’s my favorite part of the day. (And not just because it means Mama gets an hour or two to herself before hitting the hay.) I just enjoy the tranquility of it. The kisses. The whispered lullabies. The feeding cuddles... It’s pure sweetness. I’ve weaned my ...read more

If you asked me what baby product I get the most use out of, I wouldn’t hesitate to answer for a moment. Without a doubt, it’s my Baby Bjorn Carrier One. It’s been a saving grace for us, and both Baby P and I are absolutely obsessed. You see, P likes to be close to me… Like, ...read more

I’m going to admit something that usually earns me some enemies... I don’t like South Beach. Sorry, Miami gals, it’s nothing personal! It’s just that, well, you’re way to fab for me. You ladies can stay up late and party hardy and wear neon crop tops and rock beach hair and ...read more

My friend used to joke that once she became a mother she stopped noticing other women’s engagement rings and started admiring their strollers instead… Stylish mamas love their Stokkes and their Bugabos and their Quinnys and their fancy-schmancy three-wheeled joggers. We treat our ...read more

We’ve been on a quest to find a high-quality umbrella stroller—one that’s sturdy, offers a smooth ride, provides plenty of storage, and is lightweight, easy to handle, pleasing to the eye, and comfortable for Baby too. That’s not asking too much—is it? … Enter the Baby Cargo ...read more

“It is your editorial duty to write about strollers responsibly.” I may be paraphrasing slightly, but this notion, spoken by Momtrends’ founder Nicole Feliciano, really stuck with me. We have a responsibility to do our research and share the facts—especially when it comes to ...read more

Hard to believe that May is almost over! Before we close out the month, here are a few of the new brands and products that hit my radar this month. From uber-soft teddy bears and adorable socks to an innovative bowl to cool food and fun picnic-ready (and kid-protected) glassware, ...read more

Fall is my favorite time to take my family camping. The crisp air makes a camp fire that much more enjoyable, the gold and crimson leaves setting the perfect backdrop for family walks, explorations, and star-gazing. Plus, you skip the summer crowds and get to truly enjoy the ...read more

Safety doesn't have to be a downer. Thanks to the super cute Nutcase helmets, suiting up for sports just got a lot cooler. From snow sports to street sports, there's a hemlet just right for you and your kids. We've been testing the Pink Cheetah helmet this winter ($79.99). ...read more