We’ve been waiting five years for this, folks (no, really!), but The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is finally here! My family has always enjoyed the first movie as one that’s a great mix of kid and adult humor with some heart-string-tugging thrown in. I mean, seriously, as we learned tonight, we’ve been watching …

It’s the month of love! Are you ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little watercolor fun? I surprised my big kids with a morning of arts and crafts and they were all about this wild and crazy watercolor project in honor of the coming holiday. With splashes of pink and red and purple – …

The first time I heard of a weighted blanket was an ad for Gravity Blankets’ Kickstarter. Why that showed up in whatever I was looking at I have no idea, but I clicked on it anyway. Oh my gosh! People. Who wouldn’t want something that promised to help you sleep better and feel less anxious …

You know what every pregnant woman is missing in her life? More things to shove up her vag! Oh, I’m sorry, correction: more things that will help her connect to her unborn fetus* shoved up her vag. There, now it’s not vulgar; it’s sweet! *Collective swooning of hormonal women everywhere* So if you’ve got a …

About a month ago, I was shopping at the brand-new LL Bean store in Oakbrook, IL when the heavens opened up to shine a light upon this amazing area of the store: The Bean Boot Custom Lace Bar. Here, when you buy a pair of Bean Boots—not just the classic LL Bean duck boots, but …

It’s time to meet Beddys. Do you have trouble trying to get your kids to make their bed every morning? Even when they do attempt to make the bed, does it look all disheveled and you end up doing it yourself anyway? We have the answer! No, really. This is the perfect solution. The kids …

Inglesina is at it again…   Debuting gorgeous, practical strollers that we wish we had sooner! Inglesina just launched the Aptica stroller and Bassinet and we think you need to know about it. INGLESINA APTICA SEAT The Aptica is a made-in-Italy, luxury full size stroller that is packed with features for both baby and parent. …

We all know parenting has changed in the past 30 years. Gone are the days of riding without a car seat in the front row of the station wagon. Gone is the trust to let your 6-year-old wait in the car as you run into the gas station for 2 minutes to grab some milk. …

My sister is expecting her first baby and it has been my pride and joy to help her build her baby’s library. In fact, for her baby shower I encouraged guests to inscribe a “card” message on the inside of a book instead of a traditional baby shower card. Having books close by is one …

As a new year begins, I can’t help but reflect on my precious kids and how terrified I am that I’ll screw them up. That led me to write down some of the many wishes and hopes I have for my children as they get older and learn to navigate life. I’ll use these wishes …

Letter boards quotes are a trendy and cute addition to your home décor but one small problem with them is having to be creative on what to put on them. Sometimes I draw a blank when I go to switch the phrases and need a little inspiration from the good ol’ Internet. So if you …

Whether you’re doing Whole30 this month or are prepping for one soon … Costco is definitely the place to shop first! As Whole30 and other clean eating diets have grown in popularity, Costco has upped their offerings. Not only do they have great pantry basics, they’re full of delicious, clean, and compliant staples and “treats”. …