Leanne A few months ago I read the book Dr Seuss' The Lorax for the first time to my daughter. She had all sorts of questions about why this happened or that happened in Thneedville and was really taken with the story, so when her grandma invited her to the movie one afternoon she was elated. … Read more
I wish someone had told me how many car seats I would eventually need to buy with two kids only two years apart in age. From infant seats to travel systems to convertible and then booster, there’s more to this car seat gig than I originally realized. But then this summer, when we finally got … Read more
With so much of our summer spent on-the-go, I’m always looking for ways I can entertain the kids easily, and hopefully infuse some learning opportunities in as well. Crayola, the same company I rely on for our arts and crafts days here at home, has made it easy to learn and play on the road … Read more
My daughter has an amazing imagination. There are numerous times she’s told me something so earnestly that I truly believed that there was a kitty on the porch or a butterfly out her window only to be told that “it’s just imaginary, mama”. But, as much as she likes to imagine real-life scenarios, she also … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you were beyond thrilled when you could finally throw away your old baby bathtub for good. I got rid of our plastic molded tub as soon as my son could handle a regular bath, happy to reclaim our bath once and for all. But, when I found out I would … Read more
With a brand new grill and an awesomely fun backyard, it’s really no surprise that this past month we’ve been doing a whole lot of outdoor grilling. Because of this, I spend a lot of time finding grilling recipes and tips and tricks online. When I heard that Applegate Farms had come to the Seattle … Read more
by Stacey, editor and reviewer Acne free skin was one I thought would be a sure win with age. After having kids, I experienced quite the opposite, and breakouts became too much the daily norm. I’ve tried all the washes, scrubs, masks, lotions and creams but nothing seems to produce the results I hoped for. … Read more
My kiddos love Sabra hummus. Maybe it’s because they think they are eating “dip” which they know they are not allowed to do, or maybe they just inherited hubby’s and my love of the stuff. Whatever the reason, we’ll take it. It’s quick and easy, it’s good for them, and it fills them up quick, … Read more
In my home, there is absolutely no such thing as “just a bag”. Having grown up with a mom who was a luggage and handbag aficionado and then having married a man who knows more about heavy-duty multipurpose bags than most people selling them, we don’t own a cheap bag in all of our collection. … Read more
My daughter is officially American Girl obsessed. Specifically, she’s obsessed with McKenna, the 2012 American Girl Doll of The Year. What started off as a “look, she’s from Seattle!” infatuation has quickly turned into full-blown adoration with McKenna and her story. Now, much of the day is spent discussing whether McKenna would wear her hair … Read more