Family memories are everything. It's what we work so hard for to create a loving environment and figure out a way to bottle some of that goodness. In a way, our photos make time stand still. Photos bring us back in touch with those who are no longer with us. For many families ...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
I've been a subscriber to BirchBox basically since inception. My neighbor at the time worked in their accounting department and casually dropped the name to me one day. "It's really interesting," she said. "You get amazing products and it's only $10." This was back before the ...read more
"Give a kid a cardboard box, and you've got yourself a happy camper." I used to think this was a silly thing people just said. Then I had kids of my own, and I realized that this is one of the single unifying common truths of parenting. It never ceases to amaze me how ...read more
Because I consider coffee amongst my life essentials, I have been a lover of the Keurig brand for some time. When their machine made its way into my life, it was like the caffeine gods had smiled upon me. Little did I know that the Keurig team would woo me once more with their ...read more
Out of the blue, my three-year-old son has decided he's scared of the dark. It's been a bit trying on him and made bedtime more of a challenge (and, believe you me, it was already pretty darn challenging to begin with). Fortunately, I found two things from Skip Hop that have ...read more
From the moment we opened the Kurio Xtreme Tablet, we knew it was a different kind of gadget. The ultimate tablet built for children, it aims to keep kids engaged and entertained while making their parents happy and content too. The Kurio Xtreme tablet is packed with features ...read more
My daughter is a pretty awesome 6-year-old girl. She'd rather cartwheel than walk. She spends her days in a make-believe world where she and her friends are fairies. Her room is overflowing with dolls and their accessories. From Saige's horse to a handmade set of doll bunk beds ...read more
Today I overhead a darling little conversation from a trio of military kids. It went a little something like this: "My cousin has lived in the same place for SIX YEARS. He was BORN THERE." "Really?! Is he going to visit?" "Maybe in a couple of years. But it would be a big trip." ...read more
As much as my kids love their screen time (a lot), it's my job to make sure they are limited to a reasonable amount of time and that they are using their technology safely. Puro Kids Wireless Headphones are the first of their kids, developed with Healthy Ears®, an advanced volume ...read more
I'm no wine connoisseur but I do enjoy a glass of wine and I recently discovered Bright Cellars, a monthly wine delivery club. Bright Cellars isn't just any wine delivery service though, they personalize your wine experience to best suit your tastes. You start by taking their ...read more
I love having a glass of wine with a good meal but I don't want to drink the whole bottle. We've all had it happen at one point or another - You open a bottle of wine, drink one glass and before you can drink the rest of the bottle, the wine goes bad in a day or 2. Nobody likes ...read more
Despite waking to near freezing temperatures this morning, we are totally ready to gear up for summer. The kids are already into the thick of the spring soccer season and we're making the most of warmer days by hitting the parks around base. Max still sits in a stroller on ...read more
As the seasons change I get slight anxiety because that means my children start growing like the Hulk. Currently my 10 year old son is slowly making the transition into mens sizing in clothing and shoes and not only does it make me sad, but it makes me put on my thinking cap ...read more
I don't remember the exact moment it happened, but at some point over the last year my son became more tech savvy than me. It was painfully obvious when the only thing he asked for from Santa Claus was a Surface Pro 3. He, like many grown ups, was completely wow'ed by the cool ...read more
Before the holidays, we shared a review of the Nerd Block Jr. subscription box: a service that delivers fun toys for kids 6 - 11 each month. Last time we shared all the details of a Boy Nerd Block Jr. and today we're comparing the Boy and Girl boxes from January to give you a ...read more
We brought my son home in the Maxi Cosi Mico AP and we've loved it. Now that he's older, and heavier, it was time to look into getting a convertible carseat. We got the Pria 85, the newest convertible carseat from Maxi Cosi. The Pria 85 is a premium carseat and we were excited to ...read more
To say that we had high hopes when we received a sample of Sparkup - the Magical Book Reader is an understatement. After all, one of our very favorite baby and kid gear guru's, Sheri Gurock, called it this season's IT gift in our Holiday Shopping Guide. The Sparkup not only met ...read more
We're always on the hunt for great toys that will last beyond the holiday season to share with you on The Shopping Mama. In this holiday toy video, we're excited give you a closer look at toy toys we think make GREAT gifts this holiday season from our friends at HABA: Gotz Sleepy ...read more
Creating a baby registry is no easy feat. There are endless baby products and it's nearly impossible to know exactly what you'll need and actually use. We've narrowed it down to a few basics from buybuy Baby that you will definitely use in the first year. Go: Britax B-Ready ...read more
Dutch baby brand Nuna is built on a simple premise: "that baby products should take some of the work out of being new parents, so people can actually enjoy being new parents." Now that is an idea we can get behind. A couple months ago, we shared the brilliant simplicity of the ...read more
There's the swing that goes front to back and the bouncer that buzzes and bounces but what about a product that sways back and forth like a leaf in the breeze? And what about a product that does that with out any electricity? The Nuna company has designed just that. The Nuna Leaf ...read more
Most diaper bags can easily fall into one of two categories: functional or beautiful. Very rarely does a diaper bag manage to achieve both, let alone absolutely conquer both form and utility, as the Lily Jade Caroline diaper bag does. The Lily Jade diaper bag is a brilliant ...read more
Ergobaby recently launched the new Xtra Carrier, an addition to the Original Carrier Collection with longer shoulder straps and an extended waistband. The Xtra Carrier is designed to provide the comfortable fit we know and love from Ergobaby to taller parents. As a rule, we ...read more