Leanne Here in the Northwest we got a bit of a late start on spring, but the upside of this is its meant we have been given more time to spring clean and get ready for the approaching warm weather. Unlike most people, I look forward to Spring-cleaning each year. It’s a sense of relief and … Read more
Many of you don’t know this, but the first place my husband and I moved into didn’t have a kitchen (say what?!) Yes, it’s true, back in 2000 we rented the basement of a larger house and although we *technically* shared the kitchen with our upstairs neighbors, we didn’t do a whole lot of cooking … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 8 With warm weather and outdoor adventures on the horizon, we’ve been talking a lot about the best gear for parents and kids. But, you can’t talk playing hard without talking about safety, so I am excited to introduce you to our newest rave-worthy product to keep you … Read more
Every once in a while I find a toy that is so perfect that I just can't help but covet it for my little ones. This would be a toy that combines clever design, good play value, and high quality parts as well as being fun to play with, which means it is bound to … Read more
A girl after my own heart, my daughter likes nothing better than a good art project. Close second on her list of loves would be jewelry, so of course I was excited when I heard about the Snap Fashion Jewelry Studio from Smart Lab that would allow us to easily create our own custom rings, … Read more
Know someone who is getting married or having a baby? Of course you do! If you’re like me, you are constantly looking for a gift for those big life events that is sweet and sentimental yet still remains classy and sophisticated enough to give to acquaintances as well as close friends and family. Of course, … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 7 I used to think that blankets were kind of boring. Really, what is there to rave about a piece of fabric and some trim? It turns out I just needed to find Twirls and Twigs, the makers of some of the most uniquely adorable children’s clothing anywhere, … Read more
I love jewelry. Rings, necklaces, earrings and more, you name it, I’m a huge fan. If that jewelry is handmade, I absolutely can’t resist. For this reason, I adore NOVICA, which is like an online artisan market where you can get the most unique gifts and jewelry anywhere. NOVICA works in association with National Geographic, … Read more
Everyone who knows me is very aware of how much I love fruit. Case in point, the summer that I had gestational diabetes was long and torturous because for every big event someone had prepared something they knew to be my absolute favorite dessert: strawberries. Not grabbing a plate and filling it with berries was … Read more
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I know many of you are brainstorming what to buy for the woman that raised you {or is raising your children}. Search no longer, because ProFlowers.com has gifts, floral arrangements and plants for any taste. Is there any mother out there that wouldn’t be thrilled to open … Read more