You guys! It has been the rainiest season in Seattle in the history of ever (literally) but the sun is out today. And - of course - it's making me want to plant all the things. If you're feeling me, here's a post we did a few summers ago on one of the coolest kinds of gardens out there; the kids' garden. Enjoy and happy planting! Now that the bark has been laid, we've made one more major addition to our backyard natural play space. But don't get too excited - I haven't had a chance … [Read more...]
“Mommy, You Had a Gold Star Morning”
"Mom, you had a gold star morning." Those words from my 6-year-old daughter almost brought me to tears yesterday. After what seemed like months of sick kids, snow days, school vacations, and a very busy workload, our routine had gone down the drain. More and more I was finding myself hurried, frazzled and irritated when trying to get the kids out the door, to do their homework, to get to bed, or to do pretty much anything else. I realized when my daughter spoke up, as much as it was … [Read more...]
I’m Doing Something I’ve Never Done Before…
Big news today guys! It's that one time of year when my favorite parenting resource, The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, miraculously appears again for 6 days only - until Midnight, May 1st! Always valued at thousands of dollars and priced at 97% off (this year the value is over $2000), the library of resources changes every year but they are always incredibly helpful. Despite the unheard of value of the bundle each year, I inevitably hear from some of you that you're just not sure what you'd … [Read more...]
How I’m Saving the Earth and Saving Money without Leaving the House
One of the toughest challenges I face as a mom is figuring out ways to let my kids play and get dirty, while still making them presentable to be out in public and not spending a fortune. Because I'm all for letting kids be kids but, honestly, who wants to keep spending money on kids' clothes when you know they could soon meet their demise. So when Swap.com asked me to participate in their Earth day campaign. I just couldn't resist. Did you know that the average American throws away 85% of … [Read more...]
Why Dinner and a Movie Isn’t Enough to Keep the Spark Alive
Being a parent to young kids is no joke. There's a lot on our plates; busy schedules, sleepless nights, and the responsibility to keep those little ones well fed, stimulated, learning, happy and just alive! One important part of parenting as a couple is also keeping the spark alive, something that is often a lot easier said than done. But science is here to help. Studies show there's one big thing couples can do to stay happy and sane while dealing with it all. So what's the … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide: Protecting Your Kids Online
Image Credit: © zeitfaenger.at | ...next generation | CC by 2.0 Children using the internet is a modern parenting dilemma. How can we let them enjoy and benefit from this world-changing, infinitely educational tool that can span the globe in seconds while also protecting them from its potential dangers? Setting aside the issue of how much “screen time” children should have, here we will look at how to make that screen time safe, fun and productive—whether you are thinking of letting your … [Read more...]
Totally Smitten: Victoria Beckham for Target
The limited edition runs by big designers aren't always my thing but, you guys, I am really diggin' the Victoria Beckham for Target collection that just hit stores. But not for me... well mostly not for me (the exception being this and this)... For the kiddos, specifically, the girls- so much cute stuff at such great prices. If you haven't gotten your daughter an adorable outfit yet for next weekend, definitely check out the picks below. But even if you're all set … [Read more...]
Easter Basket Finds that are Sure to Delight Your Kids
We are officially under the two-week mark until Easter... are your baskets ready? I take a ridiculous amount of pride in hunting down unique (but inexpensive!) finds for my three kids' baskets. You know why? Because one year my daughter innocently said to me, "Mommy, you are so great at making Easter baskets! You find things I didn't even know I wanted!" That one statement made me so gloriously happy that I was immediately hooked on the high of finding the best Easter basket trinkets ever. … [Read more...]
Hot Find: 18 Ridiculously Cute Easter Pieces for Under $15!
I admit it, I'm not the best when it comes to dressing my kids up. Maybe it's because I had a boy first? Probably, though, it's just me. I never really got it together enough to color coordinate. Also, my kids get dirty a lot and I just don't want to spend the money on a super cute outfit I know will only last long enough for me to snap a pic before it gets trashed (hopefully). The two exceptions to this are Christmas and Easter, and Easter is by far my favorite. The clothes are so … [Read more...]
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