tea
Throw a Teddy Bear Tea Party
Running out of ideas on what to do with the kids. Why not slow things down and throw a teddy bear tea party. If you don't do the princessy thing, no worries, you can have a super hero tea party. It's all about small sandwiches, sweet bites, sipping from a cup and making ...read more
Health Benefits of Tea
Anyone who knows me even a little knows I am a huge tea drinker. Sipping coffee seems appealing and I totally respect all the mamas out there who need the caffeine jolt each day. But soothing tea is the way I start my day. And I've been reading up on the health benefits of tea. ...read more
Cozy Up to Tea This Fall
Winter is the ideal season for curling up with hot cocoa, complete with a heaping halo of whipped cream, of course. But autumn... autumn is when I love to get cozy with a cup of tea. As an avid tea drinker, through, I'm happy to sip my way through all four seasons, but there's ...read more
Enjoy Tea Time in London
Every child needs to enjoy tea time in London. Arriving at the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea at One Aldwych was the perfect way to kick off our London visit. “Mr. Willy Wonka can make marshmallows that taste of violets, and rich caramels that change color.”--Charlie & ...read more
5 Refreshing Iced Tea Drinks
With National Iced Tea Day coming up, I thought it would be a perfect time to share some of my favorite iced tea drinks. Whether you're looking for something tame to sip on those sweltering days that are headed our way or you're looking for something that packs a bit more of a ...read more
Saturday Sips: Rosé + Tea = The Perfect Evening
Rosé tea, fresh flowers, and a brand new journal—this is my Saturday evening in a nutshell. It’s pretty much perfect, right? (Actually, I wanted pink peonies, but alas the store was out of my favorite spring bloom.) I know the whole scene is fairly clichéd, but I don’t care. ...read more
Celebrating Cereal: 3 Creative Ideas That Will "Bowl" You Over
I read an interesting article in the New York Times recently… Apparently, there’s been a major decline in cereal consumption these past few years. One reason: Moms want something more convenient. Yes, you read that right. They want something more convenient than cold cereal. That ...read more
Mom Morning Routine Must Haves
I try to get up before my kids do in the morning so I can have a few moments to myself. Whether I head off to a boot camp class or just sit and drink a hot cuppa tea in silence...carving out a portion of time in the morning that's all mine has done wonders for my psyche. I used ...read more
Winter Weekend Style: Two Days of Stylish (and Practical!) Outfits
With a 12 week old at home, there isn’t much distinction between weekdays and weekends. The days just blend into each other and time is one big blur. It could be Monday; it might be Saturday. But, one thing I know for sure: It’s definitely winter—and we’re still stuck inside. ...read more
Stop Throat Tickle with Golden Blossom Honey
As the weather cools, germs multiply at work and the kids reluctantly head back to school, your house is bound to become host to a cold or flu. While pills and cough syrups are good and dandy, nothing comforts quite as much as a thoughtful home remedy. This fall season, ...read more
5 Ways to Pamper Yourself Every Day
I need something to look forward to every day. So, when I come across something that gives me a lift, it quickly turns into a habit. I have my afternoon tea habit. My bite of dark chocolate habit. And a few other easy luxuries that make a winter day feel cozy instead of cold. ...read more
Detox Tea from Kusmi
My resolutions this year all involved diet. I'm doing my best on organization and fitness, but sugar, wine and salt--they are my friends. To clean up my act, I'm adding Kusmi Detox Tea to my daily regime (we have some more detox tips here). The French brand has a long history ...read more