When I was packing to come back east for a month of winter fun, my biggest concern was how we were all going to stay warm. My mom stocked up on winter gear for the kids, and I dusted off the winter gear I had stored away. I wasn’t too concerned with the boys in the cold, but the 6 month old baby was a bit of a concern. The last time I had been in the winter with a…
How to make your own Spiderman & Green Goblin Halloween Costumes: There are certain memories you have from childhood that stick with you. My mom always made our birthday cakes even though she could barely make mac & cheese…
We have a 1 bedroom apartment, and three kids. Yup. It’s cozy up in our home. When we first moved from NYC back to Los Angeles, my husband and I arrived with a couple of suitcases and some photos…
This is a ‘sponsored post’ (kind of). I basically STALKED UPPAbaby after months of researching strollers that would work with 3 kids under 5, so that they would send me one to review. So yes, I did get my…
Three months in with baby number 3, I have a new-found perspective on what baby gear we actually NEED. And I’ll tell you a secret – it’s not much. Some of the moms from my son’s preschool wanted to…
The first thing I did after my oldest was old enough to not NEED a diaper bag was get a regular tote that I could use instead. Then I got pregnant again and the thought of getting another bag…
The day your baby leaves the hospital, Family photos, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, First birthday… What do all of these have in common? Insanely adorable outfits for little ones. When it comes to kids clothes, I’m a huge fan…
Before I had kids I was adamant that I wouldn’t buy into gender stereotypes when it came to play. I was outraged when Pottery Barn Kids was clearly split at holiday time with play kitchens for girls and trains…
Machine Washable Rugs. Enough said. I could honestly leave this Friday favorites post at those three words – because, seriously, all rugs in homes with children and dogs should be machine washable. When I first saw a Lorena Canals…
Let’s talk about ‘mom’ jewelry – and no, not the macaroni kind. I’m talking about the kind you actually WANT to wear. The kind that let’s the world know you have created human beings and you are proud of…