Traveling as a family is something that is extremely important to me and something I hope we can continue to do more as our family grows. Unfortunately, traveling with kids and all their gear is sometimes difficult, especially when we are going somewhere that relies heavily on a public transportation system. When we are going … Read more
My husband and I took stroller shopping for our first baby very seriously. The ultimate goal was to find one that was easy to use, comfortable for extended distances, and was able to grow with us – all without completely obliterating our buggy budget. We had a list of requirements that our stroller had to … 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
Many of you already know my non-negotiable rule: the only time you will ever find me wearing uncomfortable shoes is when I am a bridesmaid. That means that roughly 99.999% of the time I will be wearing comfortable shoes, and why I’m so excited about the N5 Comfort Elements collection from Naturalizer. I am extremely … Read more
A few years ago I was lucky enough to see some professional screen printers in action. I was surprised at the overall simplicity of the process, but also quite impressed with just how cool it all was. As years of brilliant shirt design ideas came crashing back into my brain, I decided then and there … Read more
I just love Easter – egg hunts, family dinners, baskets filled with candy, and little kids in their Sunday best – it is the perfect ingredients for a picture perfect day. Now that I’ve got a little one of my own, of course I’m thinking about what I can fill her Easter basket with and … Read more
All of the Rave and Review crew have been in Chicago this past week as guests of Hoover at the International Home + Housewares Show where we got to see firsthand all of the new products for 2010. Hoover was celebrating the unveiling of their newest vacuums and cleaning units, as well as announcing their partnership … Read more
In my quest for warm clothes this past January, I remembered a brand I had seen while hubby was browsing one of the {many} local outdoors shops we frequent. Normally, I don’t do much shopping for me in those kinds of stores, with the exception of the stray water bottles or specific biking gear, but … Read more
It’s New Years resolution time again, and it’s time to break out the exercise gear to help you follow through on your 2010 goals. Since my goal is to get back into my pre-baby shape, I thought a new exercise outfit would be just the thing to get me working out consistently again and actually … Read more