Leanne I simply adore European design. In fact, I would do nearly all my shopping overseas if I could afford the shipping or the plane tickets. So, finding a retailer like Maukilo that specializes in European design and in heirloom quality toys is pretty much a dream come true. There are hundreds of ways I could … Read more
I spend a lot of time hiding kid’s toys. Hours of my time each week are spent camouflaging the collection of plastic junk my kids have amassed in 3 short years and finding suitable containers to store them in that I can stand to look at every day. This, of course, means I love it … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 35 While in San Diego for BlogHer, I received what is quite possibly the coolest email ever and made me a hero in both my husband’s eyes and our daughter’s. My mission: go to an outdoor retailer and shop for luggage. But, not just any luggage… the Briggs … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 33 Outdoorsy is not the first word that comes to mind when people think of me. Yes, I do love being outside and enjoying nature, but I certainly don’t dress the part. prAna is a company that was designed with me in mind, because although the clothing and … Read more
Video monitors may have started out as a niche or superfluous item years ago, but they have since become one of the most essential items for all new parents. After years of baby surveillance using over 4 video monitors, we have finally found the most intelligent of the bunch, the Safe n' See™ Digital Video … Read more
Since Thursday night was a little bit crazy {*ahem, Clever Girls Collective*} I started off the day with some friends by the pool and then I was off to the newly opened BlogHer expo hall. After that, I met some new and old friends for a beautiful lunch at the Marriott. We talked about gardening, … Read more
Having gotten into San Diego at 11pm on Wednesday instead of the 1pm we should have arrived, I was happy my Thursday BlogHer events started out slowly. We started off the day at the P&G Life Well Lived event that included some really amazing speakers, a nice brunch, and a really good opportunity to chat … Read more
Day 31 – Get Out and PLAY… with a snuggly plush friend There are few things more exciting than a bear with a passport showing up at your door. Unless of course that bear also has a map, a tote, a satin-lined coat, her own book, and some of the cutest accessories you’ve ever seen. … Read more
On August 4th, 2011, thousands of bloggers descended on San Diego for BlogHer ‘11, the blogging conference to end all conferences. The last two years I had sadly missed out on the festivities so this year I was making up for lost time and trying to meet all the amazing bloggers I talk to each … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 30 What kid doesn't like to play fireman? I remember as a kid we played fireman all the time with the neighbor kids, "rescuing" each other from trees, forts, and playhouses with a step ladder and a hose. While our parents weren't thrilled about us using the step … Read more