Leanne, Author at Rave & Review

Back to school with Lands’ End and Momtrends NYC event

Recently, I went back to school with 200+ bloggers while at BlogHer. While we did load buses, take class pictures, and get report cards, this was a very different kind of school than you’re used to. For one, this school was co-run by two of our favorite brands, Lands' End and Momtrends, and passing grades meant you got an adorable backpack to take home.

As usual, I got straight As. But this time I can give some credit to the instructors who all did a wonderful job of teaching their “course” and for their very, very lax grading system that seemed to be mostly based off of attendance.

Eddie Bauer Introduces New Perfect Fit Denim

I have a love/hate relationship with jeans. On one hand they are awesome – they go with everything, you can dress them up or down, and they are so comfortable. But, on the other hand, finding that perfect jean fit sometimes seems impossible. When Eddie Bauer invited me to check out their new Perfect Fit … Read more

Fresh Produce Clothing for All Seasons {Review}

As someone that travels frequently, I’m always searching for tips while packing to maximize each piece of clothing I bring. A long time ago someone very wise give me the tip to stick to a specific color scheme so everything can mix and match once you get there. Unfortunately for me, my travel pieces are … Read more

The Lorax on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack

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

Britax Boulevard 70 Convertible Car Seat {Review}

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

Summer Fun with Crayola

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

Mouth Man Hoodies Bring Clothing to Life

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

Folding flexiBATH from Prince Lionheart

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

The Most Delicious Hot Dog Grilling Tip EVER

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

Sibu Beauty Sea Buckthorn Repair & Protect Facial Cream {Review}

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