It’s time to make another delicious birthday cake! This time it’s a Unicorn Cake! Believe it or not, but our Junior Gizmo gal just turned 13! Yep, we have a teenager in the house! (Yes, if you are wondering, I’m still in denial.) Each year, I make my kids a special homemade cake for their …

Are you looking for last-minute ideas for classroom valentines? We’ve got you covered with these easy DIY options! An ad for these free Valentine’s printables showed up in my Facebook feed a couple of weeks ago, and I totally fell in love. I think they’re especially perfect because there’s no reference to love (a pet …

Raise of hands if you’ve heard someone say, “Oh it’s just the baby blues you’re feeling” or “having the baby blues is normal and will go away after a while.” No, the person was not talking about the adorable blue shade of your child’s eyes. He or she was referring to the feelings of depression …

Baby Gizmo is back with another baby naming guide and this time it’s for you parents who love the incredibly unique (some might even say “weird”) names! But you’re a strong, independent couple who don’t need others’ opinions so who cares if the name you choose raises an eyebrow or two! Your kid will be …

I think one of the most daunting things about maintaining a fitness routine is the fact that it requires leaving the house. Even without packing up a kid, the extra time it takes to get to and from the gym is just ridiculously daunting. (Please tell me it’s not just me!) To help remove that …

I love video monitors. In fact, a good video monitor is always on our must-have list for new and expecting parents because they allow you to peek on your sleeping baby without a squeaky door giving you away.  They also enable you to determine that the crying you hear is due to tantrum and not …

Two years ago, I gave birth in the heart of winter. All my other babies have been born on warm days in the summer and fall. But this little one arrived with a snowfall, and it was the most beautiful experience. While the degrees plummeted outside, I was inside, bundled in flannel sheets with a …

Okay. I need you take a minute and watch this video. Literally—it’s 97 seconds long. I’ll wait. Oh, and make sure you have sound on. So. I have some thoughts. What the hell is wrong with our society?! Why are we making teachers watch a first-person shooter shooting at children?! Shooting at terrified, cowering, screaming …

I’ve always been one who believes in breakfast. Nothing like starting the day with a hearty meal! I’m raising my kids to feel the same way and together we enjoy a rotation of bacon and eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and most recently, this scrumptious overnight baked French toast. I first made this French toast …

I first heard about Lucy Darling when I ran across their precious monthly stickers. I loved the bright colors and bookmarked these floral ones for my someday daughter. Modern, creative, and such a sweet touch when it comes to documenting baby’s growth. I proceeded to have three little boys after my daughter (before I knew …

My 5 year old was one of those kids that woke up around 6am every single day. Went to bed at 8pm? Up at 6am. Went to bed at almost midnight? Hello 6.04am! This wouldn’t have been such a problem, but he shares a room with his 7 year old sister and would wake her …

If you spend any amount of time checking out parenting blogs on the Internet (which you obviously do—hi there, Reader!), you’ve probably heard about the book Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, which came out at the end of 2016. The book is written by Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, founders of Timbuktu Magazine, the …