Absolute peace of mind with Safety 1st HD WiFi Baby Monitor

Safety 1st camera with audio unit

The Safety 1st HD WiFi Baby Monitor with Sound and Movement Detecting Audio Unit lets you monitor your baby from anywhere in the world. Instead of just a camera to pair with an app, the Safety 1st baby monitor features a unique secondary audio unit that gives you the ultimate in peace of mind, even when your phone is in a pocket or purse, or it is plugged in for the night.

12+ mostly-free ways to give back and help others in need

Mount Vernon WA hiker

This post isn’t sponsored. We just wanted to share 12+ mostly-free ways to give back We got a chance to visit The Compassion Experience when it visited Washington State in Snohomish, and it was a really awesome experience with the kids. The website said it was a way to experience another world without leaving yours … Read more

Add spirit to your breakfast with this amazing DIY waffle bar

Spirit breakfast

Our weekday mornings can get pretty crazy. So, to keep things running smoothly, I created a breakfast schedule with the help of the kiddos to keep everyone happy. With Eggo waffles and Reddi-Wip being a favorite breakfast, the kids immediately declared every Wednesday as Waffle Wednesday, and I thought up the idea of a waffle bar with some inspiration from one of our favorite shows, “Spirit Riding Free”.

Matching Girls Monday: family pictures

Finally sharing our most recent family picture from this winter. We snapped these ourselves before heading out for a family fun day and later I realized that everyone but me was rocking some new Old Navy finds. Clearly I should go buy some new Old Navy clothes for myself, right?

Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes are real potatoes, real easy

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes Plate

We love Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes and they go well with just about any meal. Full of buttery flavor and just the right texture, just like you would find at a restaurant, only better, because I can make it at home even on the busiest night. It’s comfort food made easy, and it’s the perfect thing to pair with a nice big salad or fresh baked bread for a complete meal that is on the table in minutes.

Seattle Snowmageddon Captain’s Log

Kicksledding girls

Yes, it’s true. We’re buried in snow here in Seattle. Remember when I said we were getting a spring preview just a few weeks ago? Well, mother nature had a good laugh and then dumped all winter on us in the span of a little over a week. Never in my lifetime have I seen … Read more

Matching Girls Monday: Gymboree sale shopping

Three kids in Gymboree 2

Oh, Gymboree… you did it again. I went in to buy next year’s matching PJs on clearance {please tell me everyone else does that, too}, and instead walked out with a huge bag full of clothing that I just couldn’t resist during their annual sale. One look at these adorable metallic deer skirts {Black Deer Jaquard … Read more

Faber-Castell art sets for the holidays

Faber Castell gelatos

Have kids, tweens or teens you’re buying for this holiday season? Stop stressing and get the art supplies. Craft supplies are always safe, and they are always appreciated whether your recipient is an amateur or well-versed in the arts.

Gift guide for fans of the Six Minutes podcast

Six Minutes Podcast gift guide

I’ve heard it said that an expert level of any skill requires 5,000 hours of purposeful engagement in a particular area. If this is true, that means that my husband is an *expert* podcast listener. He recently got the kids hooked, and their favorite is the Six Minutes podcast from Gen-Z Media. We’ve created a curated gift guide based on our love of the show just for fans.

Matching Girls Monday: Beaches girls in Turks and Caicos

Beaches Mama and Daughters

This last week, we were living it up in Turks & Caicos. It was three years since our last visit, and it was so good to be back. My little one was just a few months old for our last trip, which seems crazy now. My matching girls were living their best life in their … Read more