Back to School Party

Inspired by my friend Erin, a new family tradition has emerged: The Back to School Party. For us, it is a simple affair.  I scavenge my home for rogue party decorations, put out a pretty … [Read more...]

School Rooms, Custom Desks, and Happy Color {Whatever Shop}

If you've been here a while, you know that I long ago turned what is supposed to be my formal dining room into a playroom. Long story short, all of the bedrooms are upstairs so toys were constantly … [Read more...]

Snugli Booster Seat Review

  Car seat laws (particularly in California) are pretty strict.  In fact, as of January 2012, kids have to be in a car seat or booster until they are 8 years old or 4'9" tall.  My kids (Henry … [Read more...]

How Does Your Family Handle Gaming/Technology? {LeapPad Ultra}

We're a pretty tech savvy family. My husband relies on technology to get work done from home after dinner and bedtimes (rather than staying late at the office),and I'm a blogger with various social … [Read more...]

Fairs and Jellys {Jelly Beans}

 This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Jelly Beans but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #JellysAreBack http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO   One of … [Read more...]

He’s Non Stop. But hot dang, he’s cute. {Huggies SlipOns}

“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Huggies, but all my opinions are my own. #HuggiesSlipOn #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO You … [Read more...]

Books, Level Playing Fields, and Sweet Girls {LeapPad Ultra}

I'm a reader. I like books. A used bookstore and that smell of old glue and yellowing pages?  A slice of heaven. So imagine my delight when we realized Miss Jill is an avid book lover. For … [Read more...]

One Foot in Front of the Other {GoodNites Bed Mats}

  “This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and GoodNites, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BetterNights … [Read more...]