I lay no claim to being an art expert, but trust me when I say that you simply must visit the Renwick Gallery to experience the amazing WONDER exhibit. I first saw a photo of one of the installations on a local blog I follow and I immediately made a mental note to take my …

Yep, Chef Sawyer is back! We thought it would be a perfect opportunity to bring Sawyer back and this time he brought a special guest to the video episode today! This week he is showing you a super easy craft and snack that you can make with the kids (or they could actually do it …

These Luscious Lemon Bars were a product of being gifted with a basket of fresh homegrown Meyer lemons, in addition to an extremely strong pregnancy craving for lemon bars. If you are unfamiliar with a Meyer lemon, this plump and juicy variety is less acidic and slightly sweeter with a thinner, smoother, and darker peel than the …

I spent years working in retail. This means I grew rather accustomed to getting a brand-new wardrobe every four to six weeks. (It was quite a shock to the system when I left retail and had to give that habit up.) All of my friends joked that when I had a baby it was clearly …

Have you ever wondered what do to with a used breast pump? Can you donate a breast pump? Are your breastfeeding days over? Have you stopped pumping? If so, that probably means you have an old one tucked in the back of a closet somewhere in your home. It’s taking up space, but for so …

We all know how much kids love to get their hands messy, so why not try out the incredibly entertaining and easy Oobleck sensory activity? Oobleck is cool because it acts both as a liquid and a solid. You can pick it up in a handful like a solid, but then watch as it drips …

Throughout my babywearing days I’ve tried out many a ring sling. Time after time though, I return to my Sakura Bloom slings. They’re beautiful, sturdy, and when it comes right down to it – babywearing, and specifically the ease of ring slings are so very useful to parents. Before I get into the depths of what I love about …

Barbie Hello Dreamhouse Barbie is getting a new Dreamhouse for 2016 and this one is high tech! Yep, Barbie is not just getting any old dream house but she is getting a smart house! The Barbie Hello Dreamhouse is the world’s first smart dollhouse that is designed for the modern girl and reflective of the …

As parents, we have the most demanding job around. There are no sick days, no vacation days, no paid time off. When you’re feeling under the weather, you learn pretty quickly that complaining doesn’t help anything because that infant still needs to be fed and you’ve got the only milk jugs around. So despite a …

I think baking is one of the best activities to do with a child, so I bake often with my children and their friends. Not only does it create wonderful memories, it’s also a great learning experience since it incorporates math, science, and art. If you are in need of some ideas, here are 5 fun cookies to make with kids. …

Over the last year, my 5 year old has fallen in love with reading. She finds so much satisfaction from sounding out words and entertaining her brothers during our home story time. As her mama, it has been super fun to see her grow in her confidence as a beginning reader. In her board book …

There are many areas in parenting in which we modern parents can reach back to the wisdom of the ancients (or at least our own parents) for advice. Of course, there are many where we can’t, as any listicle about children of the 1970s and 1980s will attest. And then there’s screen time, the most …