I’m so excited for the 4th of July this year! My oldest is almost four and my twins are almost two. We’re entering the ages where they can really enjoy the food and festivities surrounding the celebration of our nation’s independence. I can’t wait to experience their joy as we barbeque with family and friends, …

This morning I was on WBTV Charlotte to talk about some important safety tips for parents and share a few ideas about products I like that help keep kids safe. . While I’ve done plenty of TV segments, this was my first one in Charlotte. The people were amazing and I had a great time. Watch …

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BY: Shannon Griffith, owner of Green Diaper Babies, cloth diaper delivery service of Chicagoland. I’m sure you’ve heard it come up in your group of friends: CLOTH DIAPERS.  You know your “hippie” friends who have tried it and loved it; but there are also your friends who are clearly not interested.  Perhaps you find yourself …

When my husband said “that wasn’t bad” after we had just passed through security for the 10th flight flying with kids as a family of 5 in less then one year, I knew I had finally got down pat flying with my 3 boys – 5, 3 and nearly 1 year old. I had always …

I love making nostalgic treats with a healthy twist. I was so excited when my neighbor told me how she made homemade gummy bears with juice and grass-fed gelatin. I gave it a try but unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. The flavor was much too subtle for my liking. When I think of gummy …

Today I’m sharing 5 dresses that are perfect for before you’re pregnant, while you’re pregnant, and after you’re pregnant. I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant and I’m living in cute and comfortable dresses. I really don’t want to shell out a bunch of money on a dress I can only wear for just a few months, …

A high chair is a must-have for most parents once a baby starts eating solids. With many high chairs on the market featuring all the bells and whistles, it may be hard to choose the one that you think will be best for your family. To help navigate your way through what is and isn’t necessary, …

Some of the ingredients in microwave popcorn bags is just yucky. Which is what made me decide to check out how to make popcorn myself. Thankfully, it’s 10x easier than I ever imagined. And WAY yummier! First up, you don’t need a popcorn machine! Such good news for me because we don’t have a pantry …

Seattle, Washington boasts tons of amazing activities for families, but the Pacific Science Center will always be one of my top picks. Over the years I’ve probably visited 15 times, as a child myself and now as a mama. Here in the Northwest most kids take a field trip at some point and growing up my …

Summer is coming and we sure will have a lot of times to spend with our little ones. One things we all love to do is get messy make something.  So today I’ve rounded up 10 fun summer crafts that are perfect for you and your children to do together! Be sure to leave us …

Summer break is three days away for us but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t start the s’mores early. The Junior Gizmo kids whipped up some amazing s’mores this past weekend but these had a twist. Instead of graham crackers, these were made with my 5 year old’s favorite breakfast item in the world – Mini …