Tips for Moms

As I’ve gotten older I’ve begun to realize that holidays are really about celebrating with those we love. That’s the number one priority. Gifts? A nice dinner out? Those are definitely bonuses, but the celebrations spent with loved ones laughing, playing games and sharing conversation are the days I cherish the most. So, what about …

In the past four years I have moved six times. Yes, you read that right. SIX whole times. Moving is not fun, but when you know what you’re doing, it’s not that bad. Since I consider myself an expert in this field, I wanted to share some moving tips with you today. -Pack the items …

Date night can be pricey enough without adding children to the mix. But once we become parents, a night out becomes even more expensive. In addition to to paying for dinner, drinks, and/or a movie ticket, we also have to pay babysitters an hourly rate. Depending on your city and how many children you have, …

My little brother and sister-in-law are expecting their first baby at the end of September. I took them to register at Buy Buy Baby and they’ve had a name picked out for months already, so the only thing left was the baby shower. Since my sister lives in the same city as the expecting mama and dada-to-be …

Confession time: I do a lot of things that can lead to a SERIOUS amount of damage to my hair. It’s bleached platinum blonde, I’m outside in the sun a lot, I use a blow dryer and a straightener… This list could get really lengthy really fast! The point is, despite the large amount of things I …

Confession: I have a really nice Nikon to capture all my children’s precious moments, but on most days I snag my best photos with my iPhone. The real gems turn into Instagrams and there they sit. Wait … I’m not the only one? Thank goodness! I’ve been perusing the lovely interwebs for ideas on how …

My husband is in the military, which means life can get pretty crazy! Since our twins were born, we’ve lived thousands of miles away from family. That means that at the ripe old age of 25 months, our boys are already frequent flyers. In fact, they have taken nine round-trip flights since they were two months old. …

When planning a nursery the crib bedding is usually the launching point for the whole room’s theme. I love gender neutral options (because it never hurts to share bedding with future siblings) and modern prints that make a room fresh while still being child friendly. Take a tour of some of my favorites for boy, …

I recently wrote a post about questions to ask a potential nanny or babysitter. But how and where can you find possible caregivers to interview? Here are five ideas. Be sure to interview and get references for candidates you don’t know before hiring them! 1. Ask friends, family, neighbors, etc:  Spread the word that you …

Today I thought it would be fun to share 20 cool kids fashion brands that you may not know about. While it’s all fine and dandy to shop at Baby Gap and Gymboree, I always prefer to shop at Mom and Pop stores when I can. I like to support shops run by parents, clothes handmade …

Today I headed back to WGN-TV in Chicago to do a great “Bringing Home Baby” segment and you know what? We didn’t mention the royal baby even once! That is self-control at its finest! 🙂 Products featured in the segment… Bringing Baby Home You can’t leave the hospital without a car seat. It’s important to …

Yesterday it was all about the Big Boy Rooms so today we are turning to the girls! My youngest is turning 3 this fall and I know we’re on the brink of passing her toddler bed onto her brother and venturing into the world of big girl rooms. I’m kind of in denial, but this …