We love music at our house. I love listening to music while we are driving, I play some of my favorite music while I clean, and you’ll find us having some kind of dance party just about any day in our house! Our kids love to hear their favorite songs along with something new. I…
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lost and found :: no more missing keys and phone!
I’m usually fairly good at knowing where things are. Except when I’m not. Know what I mean? When I shove my keys in my pocket because it’s too hard to pull in the garbage and recycling with my keys in hand. But then I have no idea where they are when they’re not on my…
jump into spring with step2 + a great giveaway to help get you started!
Spring is here and Summer will be right around the corner. I CAN NOT WAIT!! Just this weekend my husband and I gutted out our garage and started our master plan on organizing our outside life. It makes me happy to be outside…and that’s something I wanted to share with you guys today. As you…
how to choose the right diaper bag #CiPU
Have you found the perfect diaper bag? One that fits all the things you need in it? I think narrowing down to what you really want out of a diaper bag can be challenging when it is your first baby. You ultimately are not going to know what you really want until you have your…
the liberating power of a household budget
A lot of moms have a negative view of budgeting and planning their finances. It’s too much work, there is too little money, and it’s stressful to come up with a plan that is agreeable to both them and their spouse. They frequently feel broke, stressed, panicked, or guilty about money, but they don’t know…
reusable food pouches made simple :: Sage Squeezie by Sage Spoonfuls + giveaway
One of my favorite parts of the infant stage was the joy I received from making homemade baby food! It sounds a little odd to say, but it sure was FUN! My Husband even joined in on the fun! I would often find him concocting some sort of recipe, pureeing, and stashing the jars into the freezer…
adventure made easy with PolarPro accessories :: giveaway
My husband and I just returned from a Hawaiian vacation and I will hands down say that my favorite sanity savers on this trip were from PolarPro. I was very excited to try out some of the PolarPro accessories with the OtterBox uniVERSE Case System and my excitement was well deserved. If you’re not familiar,…
three steps to prepare for a baby in your home
Preparing for your baby to arrive requires a million little steps, from covering light sockets and padding sharp edges of the furniture to making sure you have diapers and a car seat waiting when the time comes. It’s so easy to see the little things that you might forget bigger projects and household updates that…
venta airwasher :: just in time for allergy season
How would you like to cut down on the germs floating around your home? Have you had a tough winter of illness? Happy second day of Spring by the way! Are allergies an issue? I live in the Bay Area and trees are in FULL BLOOM which means we are fighting allergies. We have a secret weapon in…
a simple recipe :: my favorite protein-packed smoothie bowl
I love starting off my day with a smoothie. But on days when I have a little more time in the morning, I like to keep that smoothie super thick and serve it in a bowl with toppings. It’s a rare day that I can sit down and eat my breakfast uninterrupted, so I take…
be the prepared mom :: owie! first aid kit :: giveaway
In the mind of Emily the child, my mom knew all things and was the keeper of all things. I had no worries, because my mom was the responsible adult. She generally had everything I needed when I needed it. The granola bar when I was hungry, the sunscreen on a sunny day, the band-aid…
move beyond the traditional diaper bag :: mini n mod + promo code
When I first entered into motherhood, I was so excited to pack and carry a diaper bag. To be honest, I believe I had a diaper bag for our puppy before we even had kids! I wanted a traditional diaper bag with all the pockets that screamed “I have a baby!” Now, entering my 8th…











