It should come as no surprise that I love Costco. Actually, I think it might be a rule in a mom handbook somewhere. When you shop at Costco it’s easy to get excited by all the seemingly incredible deals. It’s true that there are a ton of good deals to be found, but sometimes you have… Continue reading what to buy at costco (and what to skip)
For our family meaningful is the name of the game when it comes to giving Christmas presents (at least as much as possible). Don’t get me wrong–it’s fun to circle toy catalog images and browse the shelves at your local big box stores while Christmas shopping. However, I think those days are slowly being replaced… Continue reading 30+ gifts that give back
As a mom I know how easy it is to accumulate “stuff”. I see it in nearly every house I go in–little ones and big messes seem to go hand in hand. Oftentimes the culprit of those big messes is an excess of toys, clothing, art supplies, etc. Parents and well-meaning family members are convinced… Continue reading encourage creative play in children
If there’s anything I’ve learned as an “experienced” mom, it’s this–babies don’t need a lot. However, even though they don’t need most of the products that are being flung in your face as an expecting mom, there are some things they do need. And that’s true whether it’s your first baby or not. So, it’s… Continue reading a baby registry for an “experienced”mom
