We’re finally ready to transition back to a single stroller after years of pushing a huge double stroller around, and I cannot even explain how excited that makes me. As you probably know by now, we travel a lot as a family, and having a lightweight stroller for our travels just makes a whole lot … Read more
When was the last time you saw a stuffed animal and thought, “wow, that’s innovative?” Probably never, because what could you possibly do with a stuffed animal that’s new and exciting? It turns out, there is plenty. Animoodles is the new children’s toy that shakes up everything you thought was true about stuffed animals. A team … Read more
Once again we were joined by our lovely neighbors for a matching girls day. My girls love matching their “cousins” and I love all the excitement they all have for matching each other. These girls have my heart, and I love that they all adore each other so much. We have a fall tradition where … Read more
I always hoped that my girls would be close. I wished more than anything for a sister for my oldest, and I was so excited when my wish came true. But, in the back of my mind I worried that there was too much space between them. Too many years between them for them to … Read more
Maybe if I turn on a PAW Patrol I can get just a few more minutes of sleep/work/cleaning in before being attacked by little ones. Nope, they want me to watch it with them. Sigh. A little bit of me just died inside. Is this one of the episodes after they added Everest? Nope, just … Read more
If I was describing the perfect toy, it would be something that was a project. Something that took a while to set up, provided customizing opportunities so the kids can get creative, and it would have an ambiguous design that allowed for almost limitless play. All of this adds up to something that the kids … Read more
It was a momentous occasion: the first American Girl matching shirts, ever. We bought these over a year ago a few months after Kit’s new “meet” outfit was released and then this shirt arrived in the Seattle store. Those who know me know that I would not be able to pass a shirt with a … Read more
I want to raise global kids, so I must show how in times of crisis we help each other. Whether that’s our neighbors, our friends, our community, fellow countrymen, or it’s those around the world in places we’ve never been that need our help, I want them to do whatever they can to lend a … Read more
You may have noticed how my girls and I almost always wear our Salt Water Sandals throughout the spring, summer, and fall. My oldest has gone through so many pairs of these throughout the years and we just keep buying her the next size up, but this spring the little one and I decided we … Read more
Ready or not, it’s back to school time again! I admit that I have mixed feelings about school starting every year and this year is no exception. On one hand, I love the structure school provides for our schedule, but on the other hand I always feel like another month or two of summer would … Read more