For Mother’s Day last year my husband surprised my daughter and I with a day at the salon to go get pedicures and manicures together. Since she was only 3 years old at the time, I called ahead and asked if there was a fume- and chemical-free place to bring her and then asked about … Read more
My daughter is constantly picking up crocheted and knit items she finds and asking me if I could possibly “yarn this” for her myself. As much as I agree that whatever knit scarf/hat/owl/monkey that she holds up is cute, what she doesn’t understand is that I have never created anything out of yarn that I … Read more
I constantly have my camera out, so I love my kids to wear coordinating outfits most days so they don’t clash with each. For this reason, I’m a huge fan of Gymboree’s mix and match collections that come out each season. I love visiting one of the many Gymboree stores near me and grabbing a few things … Read more
I’m a big believer in getting kids good, quality outdoor gear. Whether it’s for hiking and biking or quick jaunts around town, quality outdoor gear just makes sense on many different levels. For one, I want kids that enjoy being outdoors, and I know that being comfortable is a big part of what will foster … Read more
I love teaching my daughter new things and watching her eyes light up with each newfound piece of knowledge. Nothing can beat the feeling of watching her process something complex or advanced for her age and seeing the puzzle pieces slowly come together as she gets the concept fully. Unfortunately for us, I am vastly … Read more
When you’re talking gear for young children, all parents want the same thing: quality products that truly last. Well, four years ago we reviewed something called a Piggy Platter here on the site and to this day it’s still one of our most frequently used items in our home. Four years, people – that’s a … Read more
You know those adorable things your kiddos write or draw that make you think, “I wish I could preserve this forever”? For me, that is every time my daughter writes a letter “E” as it has three extra adorable squiggles. My dad tells me it’s because she’s so emphatic, and I can’t help but agree. … Read more
It’s a rare activity that keeps a 4-year-old, 12-year-old and 30-{something}-year-old entertained for hours, but I think I’ve finally hit on the holy grail of all ageless activities – building stuff. I figured this out this Thanksgiving with the help of Zometool and our holiday gatherings will now never be the same again. Thanksgiving up … Read more
For most of us, the holidays involve some sort of travel, whether it’s just a few towns away or it’s a multi-day excursion. While some people dread time in the car with the kids, especially around the holidays, we actually look forward to road trips. In fact, road trips are one of our favorite ways … Read more
I adore my kids, and I love *most* of their toys. I just hate when their toys are all over my house. While toy boxes are one solution, I find that their favorite toys tend to get buried in a big box and then they dump out the entire contents to get that one beloved … Read more