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I’ve always had a hard time focusing for long periods of time. I like to imagine this makes me a great multi-tasker, but in reality, I often miss important details, spend way too much time working with not a lot to show for it, and start one item on my to-do list only to come…
Expecting again? Congratulations! Whether this is #2 or you’ve been through this a few times, it’s always a bit of a transition time for everyone. While it’s impossible to plan for everything, here are a few ways you can get ready for baby: Make a nursing basket. Whether you plan on nursing or bottle feeding (and…
For quite a while now I’ve watched as friends have been using smart bands to track their daily steps. A little piece of me has wanted to try that, but I’ve always thought a FitBit looked a bit utilitarian outside of the gym. So when I saw Bellabeat’s LEAF, a piece of smart jewelry, I…
For years we have used a sound machine with our youngest children to help drown out household noises. And while I always enjoyed that white noise through the baby monitor, I never really looked into getting my own sound machine or one for my older children since we all tend to go to bed at…
We just got back from a week long trip to Florida. While most of our time was spent in Marco Island, we decided to take a trip to the Clearwater area to spend a day with dolphins and other amazing marine animals at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The aquarium is home to many rescued animals–some…
I wanted to start with the best part about Small Apparel, but I can’t decide on the best part–the adorable, totally unique kids’ clothing (and more!) or the fact that this family-owned business will be able to donate 25% of their profits forever if they can meet their Kickstarter goal to decrease their production costs….
I love it when I can find a fun vacation destination that our whole family can enjoy. My kids range in age from 3 to almost 10 and their interests are as different as night and day. So we have a hard time finding something that everyone can get excited about. But at Busch Gardens,…
This year we decided to start my daughter in piano lessons. She loves music and has a keyboard that she loves to tinker with. But for a variety of reasons, piano lessons didn’t work out for her. Her instructor moved too quickly for her and we were constantly rushing after school to get to piano….
It’s winter here in Michigan. Some days that means snowmen and sledding. Some days (like today, when the temperature is a chilly 9 degrees), we opt for inside fun. That includes making some quick and easy homemade scented play dough. While I initially made the play dough for my 3-year-old, my older kids were enticed…
I’ve declared my love before for one of UK’s hottest clothing brands for babies, kids and even maternity. JoJo Maman Bébé launched almost 25 years ago and has been steadily building ever since. A blend of Breton and British style, these looks stand out from the typical designs here in the US. See some of…
I still remember sitting in the dentist’s office as a child working through the Highlights magazines hidden pictures and puzzles. Anyone else? Those were the best! And now that my kids are older, I’ve noticed that they love doing the same thing! So I was super excited to find out that Highlights Press makes activity…
In our house, wine can be enjoyed in one place–at the kitchen table. With young children running around, more likely than not, a glass of wine will end up the victim of an errant ball, a pillow fight or a remote-control helicopter. Wine and carpet don’t mix, but curling up with a good book and…