Product Reviews

Disney Pixar has just released their latest film Onward. I have to admit the first preview I saw didn’t interest me all that much; fantasy’s not really my genre. But my family sees a lot of movies and the more previews I saw, the more intrigued I became. Which, of course, means we were there …

This year my 7 and 9 year old became very interested in the 50 states. So, I grasped the opportunity to dig into all the fun and facts of our awesome country! We’ve been studying our family atlas, learning about each state, dissecting maps, memorizing capitals, and singing that fun state song. Then, I remembered …

So you are expecting a baby? A beautiful bundle of joy and you are over the moon. But when it is time to make your baby registry, things can get a little overwhelming. How do you go about compiling that list? It it strategic or are you flying by the seat of your pants? Is …

One of the best parts of Valentine’s Day as a kid is putting together your classroom valentines to take to your classmates (making sure to choose the best one for that special crush, of course). February 14th is this week and you’ll soon be helping your kid prepare his or her valentines. Before you start …

Have you ever you found yourself needing to have a tough conversation with your child, but at a loss for words? Well, if you’re looking to talk about racism, belonging, body image, anxiety, money, feminism, adventure, creativity, gratitude, cancer, failure, or depression…there’s A Kids Book About that. No, really, there is! Meet A Kids Book …

I have had unruly, curly hair my entire life. Before I discovered hair product, the teacher used to joke that I had a lions mane in 6th grade. Just what an awkward tween girl wants to hear, right? In college, I finally figured out how to straighten my curly locks with a blow dryer, flat …

Well, it’s finally here: the last chapter of the Star Wars Skywalker story. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has been 42 years in the making; can it possibly live up to the hype and everyone’s hopes? (According to the headlines of the movie reviews I’ve been trying so hard to avoid, the answer is …

My daughter and I are big Harry Potter fans. In fact, for her birthday, no less than four people chose Harry Potter gifts for her; my parents did an entire HP-themed gift package! I have a collection of the limited-edition bangles from Alex and Ani which some (my husband) may say is a bit excessive. …

If you have been following us on Facebook lately, I’m guessing you caught me gushing about my favorite holiday gift of the season in an impromptu Live Chat last week. I was so excited that The Cozee arrived that I decided to turn on my camera and do a live unboxing without putting on makeup …

I have some friends who are amazing designers and home decorators. The regular old Christmas decorations just don’t cut it for them, so they need something more original and interesting. They always come up with the most fabulous alternatives and wow me with their unique decor ideas. Christmas stockings are no exception. This year, I …

When you are expecting your first child, the variety of car seat options can be overwhelming. Friends, store clerks and other parents are throwing around words like “bucket seat”, “booster”, “convertible”, “forward-facing”, “rear-facing”, “high back booster”, “infant seat” and many more and you might just look at them like a deer in headlights. “Why so …

When it comes to pajamas, the holidays are my favorite time of year! As soon as Thanksgiving starts approaching, I’m already planning out which Christmas jammies the family is wearing this year. Yep, for about 6 weeks, we all sport matching pjs. (Believe me, Dad Gizmo is SUPER excited about this! LOL! Thankfully he plays …