Tips for Moms

Summer is here and every family needs…. a summer bucket list! What is that, you ask?  It’s simply a list of things you and your kids want to do before the summer is over and the kids are back in school! So we’re sharing tips on making one, what should be on yours, and what’s …

Who doesn’t want to save money while grocery shopping?! I know I do! Be it coupons, mobile apps, or buying in bulk, I bet we could all stand to save a little the next time we go out to buy our weekly groceries. Today I’ve rounded up some tips for doing just that. 1) Plan …

Yes, I’m going to admit it, I’m kind of a Pottery Barn junkie. Whether it is Pottery Barn or the kids and teens options, or the Pottery Barn Outlet, I just LOVE the style. As soon as those catalogs hit our mailbox, I’m on the couch drooling over all the things that I wish I …

My family and I are theme park junkies, which isn’t helped by the fact that we live in Southern California where there are so many of them that we love! Once you get past the high ticket prices, you realize the prices remain high inside the park. Not cool. That’s why we’re sharing some tips …

Oh yes, it is time for another “Sh*t People Say…” video! PSA: Before I begin, for those who get your panties in a bundle over the title of these videos, just don’t. First of all, I didn’t spell out the big, bad s-word (as if we aren’t all adults here!). Second, it isn’t like I …

Which mom doesn’t like getting pampered? Hair, nails, a massage, heck, even a bikini wax without screaming children is almost a vacation! So we’re looking at some of the very best hair salons across America, that the stars love. So, maybe $175 is more than you or I would like to spend on our hair. …

Slowly but surely, I’ve been greening my laundry routine. I almost typed “our” laundry routine, but let’s face it, around here, I’m the only one who regularly starts up washer and dryer, so … yeah. I used to grab the biggest bottle on the aisle with the the most promises – brighter whites! longer lasting …

No-one wants to be person who arrives at the party without a gift for the hosts- who does that?! The next time you’re invited to a dinner party or event at a friend’s house, you’ll walk in with the most clever gift for the host or hostess because we’ve rounded up some of the coolest …

While visiting London, even in summer, you need to have an idea of what you will do when it rains. With two small children, we decided to make a trip to Gambado, an indoor play center in London. Fun is not enough to describe how great this place is! Seriously, the kids loved it! The …

Are you a label reader? If so, is it just for food or have you started checking out toiletry products too? What about your baby’s products? How about their sunscreen? If there is one thing you should study up on this summer, it’s sunscreen safety. Because it’s not all created equal and on these summer …

Tonight, we took the kids to see a stage show on the Carnival Freedom cruise that we are sailing on this week. When we walked into the theater, there were loads of 3D glasses that my kids jumped all over. What kid doesn’t love those blue and red, funny glasses? I didn’t know it was …

Summer vacation — a time for families to enjoy road trips, splashing in the pool, camping under the stars, and backyard barbeques. It’s also a great time to get lost between the covers of a book. Many public libraries host fun and inspiring summer reading programs. The only question is which books, out of the …