Tips for Moms

In the last 3 and a half years, I have been through six different diaper bags. Six. Some fell apart, some simply disappointed me with their designs. Six different diaper bags, all different brands and price points, and they all fell short. Once my baby became mobile, I realized I needed a better diaper bag solution …

Disneyland is probably one of my most favorite places in the world. The sights (that castle!), the smells (hello churros!), the adventure (take me home, Splash Mountain!)… I just can’t get enough! We’ve always traveled to Disneyland on a budget, especially when it comes to souvenirs. I have no doubt that without taming my little …

Sometimes I forget that my daughter is only two years old. She will be 3 in a few weeks, but her entire life, she has been in the 90-something percentile for her height, thus making her look older than she really is. She is a size 9 in her shoes, and will probably grow out …

As you prepare for baby, it feels like there are a million things you’re supposed to get. Not to mention the million things you WANT to get! At the top of the list are cribs; those are pretty important and range greatly in size, color, durability, add-ons, and price. It can get pretty overwhelming so …

Are you one of those lucky moms who had a group of friends who all got pregnant and had kids around the same time? If so, this post is not for you, so you and your little squad can go away now. Seriously?! I was totally kidding. Although I do really envy you and your …

Look, I get it. Practicing spelling words with your kid gets old really fast when they have a new list of 20 words each week. I bet you understand the importance of it, but in the midst of a hectic life with chores, after-school activities, and so much more, spelling practice becomes the last thing …

Designing and decorating a nursery, in my opinion, is so much fun. The possibilities are endless! One of the most important features in a nursery is the lighting. There are hundreds of options out there to decide between. Of course, I couldn’t round up all of them, so instead I created this short list of …

I don’t think I’ve ever met a single person who, at the end of the year, told me they had accomplished (or even worked on) their resolution from January. Think about it. How many people do you know? How many have talked about a New Year’s Resolution beyond February? That’s because, for most of us, …

As much as I love Christmas crafts filled with reindeer and sparkling trees, my true love is winter themed projects. Ones that last far into January and are all about the peace and prettiness of snow and, of course, a sweet little handprint! This preschool-approved handprint DIY features a red cardinal (or any other color bird …

December 21 is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year. What better day to celebrate National Flashlight Day? To cheer up an otherwise darkish day and in honor of the flashlight, grab some bright lights and check out these fun flashlight play ideas. Shadow Puppet Theater Make stick puppets (as easy as cutting out …

Babies are curious little beings, aren’t they? As a parent, one of my biggest pleasures of the job is watching my baby discover new things for the first time. However, with that curiosity comes many opportunities to get themselves into trouble. My daughter is now 14 months old and into everything. Today, I wanted to share some …

I know it’s only December but it’s never too early to start planning your New Year’s Resolutions, right? Maybe if I start planning sooner what I’d like to do this next year, I’ll actually stick to it longer. I usually make it through January and February just fine, and then fizzle out in my motivation …