With all the negative news stories we're inundated with these days, our world could use a little--okay, a lot--more kindness. And the best way to spread kindness is to inspire it in our kiddos. Because if we teach our kids about kindness, we are helping form a future that ...read more
There's nothing subtle about splatter-paint. It's messy, it's colorful, and it's super fun and playful. It's also majorly trending at the moment! I've been seeing splatter-paint styles poppnig up on kids' clothes, women's fashion, accessories, and home decor for a little while ...read more
If my baby girl is anything, she's girly. Don't get me wrong. She definitely has her rough and tumble tendencies. She's certainly been known to roll around in the dirt on occasion, or pretty much every day, bwah! And don't get my started on sports. That child is a natural at ...read more
One of the simple joys of having a little girl is dressing her up, right? Putting her in frilly little dresses, skinny baby jeans, tiny glittery buckled shoes, and clipping her hair back in big over-the-top bows. Alas, when your two-year-old budding fashionista breaks her ...read more
The girls are heading back to school with J.Crew next week. The weather is still quite warm here, so we need transitional styles. No one is ready for jeans and sweaters yet. These two J.Crew outfits are perfect for the early days of school. My little one still loves dresses. ...read more
One of my most vivid memories of starting a new school year was our Back to School shopping haul. I loved to spend the day perusing clothing that suited me. My mom determined to get each of us a mix and match wardrobe that would last until spring, my sister and I making sure we ...read more
A few weeks ago, I attended a Pre-K orientation meeting… It felt very official. My four-year-old son is going off to “real” school. (Okay, fine, it’s the prelude to “real” school, but it’s five days a week and they follow an actual curriculum—so it certainly feels more ...read more
My 18-month-old daughter is my swimwear idol. Girlfriend has zero inhibitions rocking an itty-bitty bikini in public. Of course, she would walk around in the buff at all times if I let her. After all, she is a baby. Nevertheless, I hope she always loves herself this ...read more
Good news if you've got mini fashionistas--it's time for the Stella McCartney Kids Sale! Stella McCartney is one of my favorite designers. She's found a way to make fashion street chic and workable for my work/mom life. But you know what's even better than her fashions for me? ...read more
Okay, I know it sounds a little crazy. But I love both-- watermelons and narwhals. Not necessarily together, mind you. Similarly to the pineapple, I have become enamored with practically anything featuring the sweet fruit and magical mammal. Most people hopped on the unicorn ...read more
April showers bring May flowers... I'm pretty sure I've used that line in the last three of four blog posts I've written. Cliched, yes. Still, the expression most definitely applies to recent conditions. It's been dreary, drizzly, and very wet around here. We're ready for warmer, ...read more
Shopping is supposed to be fun. But sometimes, especially with your kids, it can really drive you up the wall. Ever witnessed a child's meltdown at the mall? It's miserable. You feel sorry for the parent and you thank the heavens that your kid isn't losing it, too. Even if your ...read more
Have you caught a sneak peek of the Marimekko for Target line yet? It's beyond! The signature prints are bold, bright, colorful, and cool. They're so chic and so, well, Marimekko! The Finnish design house is known for its cheery-chic aesthetic--and these looks fit that to a T. ...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
Now that the weather has cooled down, it can be a bit more difficult to get the kiddos dressed in the morning. While my daughter only wants to put on what she deems pretty, my son won't consider anything that's not comfortable. Both of those asks can be a bit tough for us moms in ...read more
My name is Lauren and I have a problem. I am addicted to buying my children Christmas outfits... Christmas outfits that will probably get worn once this year before being thrown into our ever-growing abyss of retired kids’ clothes. (But I’ll always have that Instagram memory!) ...read more
The snow is coming and we want to go out and play. I suited the girls up in Lands' End for our trip to Colorado to ski over Thanksgiving. I wanted them to be warm, dry and cute. The Lands' End outerwear shop made it easy to find coordinated outfits with adorable accessories ...read more
This post is sponsored by Levi's Kids. If you asked my kiddo what his number one requirement for clothes that he’s willing to wear is, I’m certain his answer would be that they need to be comfortable. He’s a rough and tumble kind of fella and he needs to be able to MOVE with ...read more
Mermaids, sea lions, glitter tattoos and fashion--the Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2015 Children’s Fashion Show was a highlight of our summer. For years we've been invited to the Ralph Lauren Children's show (in the Hamptons, and at the NY Public Library) and we've made a huge ...read more
It’s like I blinked and he’s off to nursery school… My eager three-year-old big boy. (Excuse me while I go get the tissue box!) My first born’s first day of the much-anticipated “three’s” program is next week, and we’re getting prepared with new supplies, gear, sneakers, and ...read more
Back to School time is such an exciting time for the kids. Not only is their excitement spilling over for the chance to catch up with their besties, it is time to show off the new Back to School fashions. Tweens are especially aware of their appearance and we just found the ...read more
I cannot wait for my three year old to go back to nursery school. Don't get me wrong, I've loved every minute (okay, every other minute) of our quality fun-in-the-sun time together this loooooong summer vacation, but that beautiful boy of mine needs structure back in his life, ...read more
As a kid, I looked forward to going back-to-school shopping with my mom every year. We'd get some fun supplies and a few fashionable outfits, but the most exciting purchase would always be a brand new backpack—and I took this task very seriously. My quest for the perfect book bag ...read more
Warning, warning! Major cuteness alert! If you know with certainty that you don’t want to have any more children, then LOOK AWAY NOW… or risk a majorly mega and potentially dangerous case of BABY FEVER! Think you can handle it? Good luck, mamas, ‘cause my little swimsuit model ...read more