Happy Fourth of July extended weekend, besties! It's time to celebrate America with delicious food, great drinks, and fabulous company. We hope you have amazing plans with family and friends—and we want to help you kick off the festivities with the easiest, brightest, yummiest, ...read more
School is out, the weather is warm, and the sun doesn't set until late which means picnic season is here! Whether it's an alfresco dinner with friends or an impromptu lunch at the park with the family, here are four of our favorite must-have picnic accessories for your next ...read more
All of this gorgeous sunshine and blue skies have us getting outside as much as we can. It's the perfect time for a picnic, and with summer quickly approaching, I know I'll be heading to the park for lazy days outdoors as much as I can. Whether you plan a picnic in the park ...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
We are very much in picnic mode around here. Spring has sprung, and we’re making the most of it! Warmer temps, a subtle breeze, and beautiful blooms have us feeling positively giddy. We just want to go outside, run outside, play outside—even eat outside! In addition to our ...read more
Few things scream spring like a gingham-filled picnic... And we can't wait to dress our littles in red-and-white checkers and head to the nearest park for good food, great company, and a few delicious drinks! Wine is an essential item at any picnic in my book. As is champagne. ...read more
Picnic season is here which means your midday drinking just got justified. Buuuuut as much as I'd like to enjoy that bottle of chardonnay with my goat cheese and grapes all afternoon, it IS only 2 PM and I can't afford to write-off the rest of my day. The solution? Bon Affair ...read more
First impressions are hard to forget, and the image of my dad's Franzia White Zinfadel box wine from the 80s left a serious thorn in my side about the quality and class of boxed wines. But times have changed. In recent years, boxed wine has improved its image and, most ...read more
As summer is winding down, we are still enjoying the beautiful weather with our families. This includes lunch at the park or picnics at the beach. To get ready, we have to prep for these outings by making meals in advance. With the right planning, your family’s picnic can be ...read more
Warm evenings, no school, and farmer's markets overflowing with in-seasons fruits and veggies makes summer the perfect time for a picnic. Throw together a simple salad, some leftover chicken and an ice-cold rosé to go with some of our favorite picnic accessories. Cheers! I love ...read more
