Welcome to week 4 of our Building a House with Pinterest series. Last week was all about the playroom and this week we are focusing on the laundry room. I have to say that the laundry room is my least favorite room to hang out in because nothing fun is going on in there. With …

This Easter morning I would love to come downstairs and find the Easter Bunny left a nice, soothing, color palate of Easter goodies in our house. I left him a note last year that, while the kids appreciated 50,000 pieces of brightly colored plastic strewn all about the house, it was a bit jarring for …

When I was in Mexico last week, one of my favorite activities was also the most terrifying experience. One of the days we headed to Maroma Beach, which is said to be one of the top 10 beaches in the world! Yes, in the world, people! And I have to say, they are right! It …

With the 1 year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings coming up, this article is in honor of all moms who are fighting real battles along side their children each day, and all those who fight their own good fight each day. *FYI Sarkis is a friend who ran the marathon in our son Gabriel’s honor, …

It’s spring, which means the sun is shining, and the weather is heating up! It’s the perfect time to put on your sandals and get your whole family outdoors for some fun activities. If you’re having a hard time thinking of what to do, fear not, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites. – …

Dear Minecraft, I’m sorry to have to write this letter, especially after my note to the Claw Machine a few years ago, but a few things need to be said. After months and months, I cannot ignore it any longer.   I’m a mother and I’m concerned with your overpowering influence over my kids. They …

Last week I had the opportunity to visit the new Generations  Riviera Maya Resort by Karisma Hotels. Generations was just opened this past February and is located about 25 minutes from the Cancun airport. After my visit to the Azul Beach Resort (another Karisma property!) a couple years ago, I was very excited about this …

My son is about to turn three so we have started thinking about whether or not preschool is right for him or not. Besides looking into different schools, I’ve really been trying to incorporate some preschool activities into our daily life. Preschool at home is easy and can be fun! Even the mess is a …

Palm Springs, California, is a gorgeous desert oasis offering tons of fun things to do for your whole family. If you enjoy the heat, breathtaking desert scenery, and Palm Coast life, then keep reading on for things to do while you’re there. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and the water bottles, because it gets pretty …

Recently I reviewed the Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib. I also had the opportunity to test the company’s brand-new Guava Lotus Bassinet, which is still only available on Guava Family’s website. Since I know that many people research bassinet reviews before buying, I wanted to share my experience with the Guava Family Bassinet. Like …

If I was a betting mama, I’d say we might see a spike of little girls named Elsa in the coming year; maybe even little boys named Sven or Kristoff. As with most celebrities (and I think many Disney characters fall into that category), the general population trends after them. And with good reason! Especially …

When I started thrifting years ago Goodwill and garage sales were the token venues for deals. Goodwill for those who liked a set price and garage sales for the negotiators. Then the internet arrived on our doorstep and slowly but surely, the world of thrifting began to change. Now, no matter what you’re looking for, …