One of our most favorite parts of the holidays (no, not presents, though we like those too) are the family traditions we celebrate year after year. There's just something so special about looking forward to our annual holiday rituals, wh…
If you're anything like me, you could spend hours shopping for makeup. But, if you're like me, you don't even have those hours to shop for makeup. (I wish!) That's why I was so thrilled to team up with our newest sponsor, Sephora inside …
The leaves are crunchy, the air is crisp, the sky is blue, and your kids need to have fun in those adorable costumes too. So we've put together a list of we think are some of the best local Halloween events for kids all around the countr…
The thermostat may not reflect it where I live just yet, but tomorrow is officially the first day of fall. And though I likely won't touch a sweater until November, I'm still finding ways to make it feel like autumn with scented candles,…
As a first-time to Punta Cana vacation-goer, and with a gaggle of Nickelodeon fans, I was thrilled to be invited to visit the brand new Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana on its grand opening week. This new property from Karisma , w…
Let's be real: kids' room clutter is the gift that keeps on giving. And it's not just kids' bedrooms that are problems -- we always find the need to declutter our entryways, the kitchen, the bathroom, the garage, the area around the TV, …
So many dads in our lives are awesome, plain and simple. So we are always looking for meaningful Father's Day gifts that say thanks from the bottom of our hearts. Of course, our very favorite gifts tend to be those personalized ones that…
Last fall, two of our editors tried Stitch Fix and gave their totally honest reviews about their experience (one liked it, one didn't). This month a new twist on the popular shopping service trend launched, but this time it's for kids. I…
So I get an email this weekend from Nordstrom informing me that the new spring dresses are coming in, and I have to admit, my excitement about warmer weather tends to be tempered a bit with, oh man...please tell me it's not a pencil dres…
As we get closer to the launch of our big holiday gift guide (next week, you guys!) we've been keeping our eyes out in particular for lots of affordable gifts. You know, the stuff for people on your list who deserve more than a stocking …
As busy mamas, we admit we don't always find the time to shop for ourselves. As we've heard more and more about Stitch Fix from friends posting photos of themselves in cute outfits from the online shopping service on social media, we've …
With temps in the high 90s and crazy humidity here, I'm really, really looking forward to the beach trip we have planned later this summer . So I've sought out lots of fun, easy DIY crafts using shells,which are an easy way for the kids …
Any woman who has recently given birth, like I have, has been there: Suddenly the baby is a few months old and you are finding yourself mentally ready to rejoin the other functioning members of society. There is just one problem... you h…
As soon as spring hits, I immediately try to switch food gears by ditching all that stick-to-your-ribs winter fare in favor of super light meals instead. It’s a good impulse, but sudden changes like these rarely last more than a week for…
There aren’t many vegetables that I don’t like, but asparagus is among my least favorite. When my kids bellyache about the green stalks (and, yes, how their pee will smell afterwards), I get it. I pretend like I enjoy asparagus more than…
We’re coming out of a long ( long ) winter and before we start talking about fresh spring recipes with asparagus and peas, leeks and carrots, I want to take a moment to talk about chocolate. So I’ve rounded up 8 of the most outrageously …
Over the past few months, the most beloved social media site among the bloggers we know and trust, Pinterest , has made some notable changes that have us all scratching our heads. It started with Pinterest querying us on our interests la…
I recently tried to figure out how many food blogs populate the internet. The answer: A lot. I couldn’t find an exact number—not a recent one, at least—but it’s big enough to demonstrate that yes, there can be too much of a good thing. W…
I have come across a few little design hack ideas to help keep my kids' overflowing drawers a little less so--and hopefully, in the process, keep the seven year-old from grabbing the tye-died tank top and gym shorts when it's 10-degrees …
If you ask me, the most important aspect of throwing any cocktail or dinner party host to know is how to make a cheese plate. And not just any cheese plate, but knowing how to put one together that looks fancy, even when it’s made with a…
If you have a curious, crafty, smart, and creative tween, we have a cool new gift idea that isn't a craft kit or art supplies, but a brand new magazine that will fill her head with things to make, projects to do , and fun ways to spend h…
The next time I'm in NYC, I hope my plans take me to wherever the Snowday Food Truck is parked. A maple syrup-themed food truck with a seasonal farm-to-truck menu, its purpose is greater than serving delicious locally-sourced food. The t…
Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be a blockbuster affair. In fact, some of the best holiday gatherings are small, impromptu get togethers and relaxed gatherings with easy cocktail party foods, festive snacks and, of course, seasonal …
There may be more talk of picky eaters than foodie kids, but some kids really dig food. I know for sure that these seemingly rare creatures exist because I happen to be mother to one. My older son loves eating, looking at food magazines,…
