Leanne My daughter has recently gotten very into movies, and we now use them as a reward system for when she successfully completes her sticker chart for the week. So, with a full week’s worth of stickers colorfully arranged on her chart, we set off for an advance screening of the movie HOP from Universal Pictures … Read more
Sometimes it seems so daunting finding the best toys for all the different ages and stages of development, especially when I am buying ahead or purchasing presents for other children. While we all want the same thing from kids' toys – to encourage them to explore and interact as well as hold their attention for … Read more
Mattresses are a big investment, so it makes sense to spend a little money protecting them in order to extend their life. If you know even a little bit about what your mattress goes through in its lifetime or how an unprotected mattress can harbor allergens, dust mites, and fluids, you will be racing to … Read more
This year I have been making an effort to eat healthy and cook more meals at home. I am relatively new to the whole concept of cooking but that doesn't stop me from trying. I have never been a master chef, nor am I overly motivated to go experiment on my dinner, but I am … Read more
As many of you already know, one thing that can really pull an outfit together is your shoes. This is just as true with children’s shoes, and sometimes even more so. At our house, we take great pride in dressing our children up in fun outfits that really highlight their personality and style, and their … Read more
Did you know that 1 in 4 US children struggle with hunger? And, not the kind of hunger that strikes inexplicably when a child sees a treat they really, really want. I’m talking real hunger, the kind where children are sent to school without something to eat, are missing lunch, or possibly even going to … Read more
Now that the holidays and all of our large family get-togethers are behind us, I’m looking forward to planning and hosting some much more intimate dinner parties over the next few months. While I want to wow dinner guests with something truly special when they come over, I really hate the idea of spending the … Read more
Being from the Pacific Northwest means that many spring days are spent inside waiting for the rain to pass. Although I would have plenty to keep me busy should I be rained in for the week, kids and toddlers are another story entirely. For them, the best way to spend an indoor day is to … Read more
You may remember a few weeks ago when I found Tea Collection and fell in love with their line of baby clothing and separates for kids and women. Just recently, we were thrilled when we got to check out a few pieces in person and were incredibly impressed with their quality throughout. I had told … Read more