When I was young my mom used to take me to the most magical place on earth, a place where being a kid was king and everything was just my size. Whether I was playing in the elaborately decorated playhouse, playing postman, or entertaining my inner chef and whipping up breakfast to rows of dolls, … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 1 I just found the coolest tween gift ever for the holiday season, something that is the perfect gift for that kid on your list that has everything. Well, everything but their very own jellyfish, that is. What parent doesn’t want their kid to have their own jellyfish? What… no … Read more
Spring is finally here and if you’re like me you’re already thinking of summer. When you’re thinking summer, you are most definitely thinking what you’re going to be wearing to the beach, the pool, or even just bathing in your backyard. If so, you should check out DownEast Basics with their new swimwear arrivals that … Read more
Saving money is top of almost everyone’s list right now, which is why I love that there are so many discount stores near me that I can go to when I’m shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just to get myself something special while keeping our budget intact. Two of my favorite discount stores are T.J. … Read more
The snow and ice is finally melting and we’re all thinking about breathing some life back into our closets. The DownEast Basics new spring arrivals are the perfect place to start to get your wardrobe ready for the warm weather ahead. With skirts, flutter tops, swim separates and even handbags, DownEast Basics has a full … Read more
I found Yummie Tummie shapers last January after an exhaustive search online and fell in love with the idea of a smoother/shaper that was meant to be worn every day. Instead of a corset or heavy duty shaper that has metal, plastic or boning, the Yummie Tummie line is an extremely comfortable alternative to the … Read more
Gone are the days when I would spend my time flipping through magazines and catalogues for me or for the house. Now, given an extra few minutes, I tend to reach for children’s catalogues more often than my own. Envisioning all the things baby and I are going to do together once baby can … Read more
Swimwear that’s about more than looking adorable I have 5 swimsuits. Five teeny, tiny bikinis for sunbathing, very deliberate dips in the pool and not much else. Sure, they are cute and fun, but they aren’t very good for the one task they should be – actual swimming. You know, with movement. I was sick … Read more