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Two Ways to Wear Pink this Spring
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
Mommy and Me Hi-Tops
Has there ever been a trend that you've admired from afar, but haven't quite gotten around to actually trying out yourself? That's me with hi-tops. I've thought they were so cute on other people, but, until recently, I had yet to put on a pair myself. That all changed when I ...read more
How to Layer for Winter
If there is one thing my kiddos don't love, it's the cold. They're Florida babies through and through, so they don't typically have to deal with too many months of cold weather, but this year we had a couple of trips that meant they got to experience some temps they aren't quite ...read more
Beach-Bound Toddler: 11 Essentials for Fun in the Sun, Sand, and Surf
I remember when the beach was a relaxing place to be. When all you had to bring was your tanning oil (tsk-tsk), your towel, your thermos of cold wine, and a stack of magazines and chick lit. Those were the glory days. Alas, now, going to the beach looks very different. When ...read more
Back to School with Old Navy & a Giveaway
I have had a lot of fun shopping with my middle daughter for her Back to School looks and she is all set and ready to go. Shopping for my son has proven to be a bit of a different story. It is something that moms of boys often discuss..."Where do you shop for your son?!" We all ...read more
Back to School Style from Target & Giveaway
Like most moms I know, I have a ridiculous obsession with Target. I can go in there for something as simple as paper towels and end up shopping for hours. Haha! I know I'm not alone in this! So, in addition to heading to Target for a million and one things on the regular, it's ...read more
Back to School Bash with Momtrends
Last week we joined our friends from our sister site Momtrends for an amazing Back to School Bash. The soiree was an opportunity to showcase some of the best trends and products for back to school. The rain may have moved the event indoors, but the stars of the mini catwalk ...read more
Play Ready Shoes for Kids
I can be a bit fastidious when it comes to my family's clothes. Stains drive me bonkers and when you have a couple rough and tumble kiddos, that's not the best attitude to have. I've made a conscious effort to just let them be kids, dirt and all. So, when I was introduced to ...read more
Inside the Momtrends Back to School Bash
I have a toddler and an infant, so I’ve yet to experience the hustle, bustle, and manic mayhem of the much-dreaded (or perhaps highly-anticipated) back-to-school season—at least not as a parent. My son does attend nursery school though, and getting him prepared for a few hours ...read more
Mini Style: Summer Travel with Stride Rite
We are currently on a fun-filled summer vacation visiting family throughout the United States. We've been from one coast to the other - California to New York - and have now settled in the middle of the country (Ohio) for a month. I have done my fair share of packing but this six ...read more
Cute Kicks for Kids
I have a large and in charge kicks collection...If I'm not rockin' my flip flops, I'm usually in some form of sneaker, whether it's my new favorite, slip on sneakers, or a pair of chucks...I love my sneaks! And I've passed that love on to my kiddos. They're Florida born, so ...read more
Neon Pastels for Spring
Have you heard about neon pastels? Think paler shades pumped up with a burst of brightness. If neon is too bold for you, neon pastels just might be right up your alley. They are gearing up to be a big spring trend and I plan on working them into not only my own spring and summer ...read more
#MomsLove: Celebrating Our Little Ones With a Fun Photo Shoot
A mom’s love is limitless. When I was pregnant with my second child—a daughter—I couldn’t imagine loving her as much as my first. I knew I would, but I had a hard time understanding how this would happen. My heart already felt so full—how could that instant connection take place ...read more
Stride Rite Debuts First Ever RiteFit App
Kids are constantly growing - making it challenging to keep up with their sizing. This is especially the case for busy parents who order shoes and clothing online. To make it easier for parents, Stride Rite recently launched the RiteFit™ App, a first-of-its-kind app that can ...read more
Stride Rite's "Big Hearts, Little Shoes" Donation Campaign #stride4souls
Exciting news from Stride Rite, one of our favorite shoe stores. They recently launched the Soles 4 Souls campaign to help families across the country find new homes for their gently worn and previously loved footwear. Stride Rite, working in concert with The Little Gym, is ...read more
Splendid For Stride Rite
We are so excited to share the latest in shoe trends from two of our favorite brands: Splendid and Stride Rite! The latest collaboration merges Splendid’s happy & relaxed style with Stride Rite’s dedication to trusted craftsmanship which has established them as the industry ...read more
Friday Finds: What to Wear (and Bring) on the First Day of School
Is your child gearing up for their first-day of school? Or even if they did, we uncovered some of our favorite trends of the season that will have your child looking and feeling great during this exciting time. 1. Dresses: As for dresses, we love the collection of modern and ...read more
Freshly Picked Baby Shower
Are you throwing a baby shower for a sweet mama to be or looking to give a gift that will be appreciated and helpful? Join Momtrends for this Fresh Picked Farmers Market Baby Shower Bash! With ideas and inspiration from Au Lait, Celebrate Express, Mabel's Labels, and Stride Rite, ...read more
Favorite Socks for Kids
One essential that is on the top of our list for back-to-school is socks. For some reason, socks are always the first thing to go missing. From trendy colors and patterns to new sock companies, here are a few of our favorites: Stride Rite: A favorite of ours for shoes for our ...read more
Back to School Shopping at Stride Rite
Lydia / Josette / Robin / Knox / Rhett / Winston / Barker / Travis / Camo Travis / Medallion Vivien (coming soon) / Lana / Medallion Alice (coming soon) I've been shopping at Stride Rite since my six-year-old was a baby. Both of my kids got their first pairs of shoes there and ...read more
Momtrends Back-to-School Event #MomtrendsBTS
While we are loving summer, it will be back-to-school time before we know it. To be prepared, Momtrends hosted our annual back-to-school complete with a fashion show, insider tips and trends and a connection to brands to make this time a little easier. Held at the gorgeous Vera ...read more
Water Shoes for Kids
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and in the water with the kiddos. From the beach to the pool to the water parks, water shoes are a must for easy on-and-off water play. Here are some of our favorites for the summer. We love the adorable water shoes for boys and girls ...read more
Warm Weather Shoes for Kids
Can you feel the warm weather nippin' at your heels, lovelies? It's on its way, if it hasn't already arrived in your neighborhood! Forget warm, HOT weather has definitely landed in my neck of the woods. It was 92 degrees at 6:00 the other day. Can you believe that? I've already ...read more
What to Pack for Spring Break
For those of you who are headed out of town for a spring break vacay, your kiddos are going to need some basic essentials packed in their suitcases! Their must haves are pretty much the same as ours. We all need a great swimsuit, beach towel and sunnies on spring break, don't we? ...read more