Do you ever ask yourself why it's still such a daily struggle to be the connected and patient parent you want to be? ME TOO. That’s why I am so excited about the e-Course: I’ve already had a sneak preview, so I’m trying to figure out my favorite part. Is it learning… How to effectively set limits and problem-solve with my children How to recognize, respond to, and validate what my child is feeling How to give my kids what they need while still maintaining … [Read more...]
19 Incredible Christmas Gift Ideas at the Nordstrom Sale
I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale isn't the first place you think of for shopping for Christmas gifts - being that it starts in July and all. But it's a well-kept secret is that it's a major money saver to shop the sale for Christmas gifts - there are so many great finds for everyone on your list! To help you find the best stuff fast (cause I know you need fast), I've rounded up all my favorite ideas below. Grab a few before the sale ends on August 6th - … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Taking Your Kids to Do Fun Stuff (Without Losing Your Mind)
You always knew you’d be the parents to take the kids on adventures, explore the world with them, and discover new and wonderful things together. But then life happened, and sometimes just getting out the door with kids can seem like an insurmountable task. Fear not, parents. Your kids can enjoy concerts, sporting events, and festivals with you—and it can even be fun. The only thing standing between you and a day of learning and memory-making is some creativity and a little planning. Let … [Read more...]
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Photos from the Dressing Room
You guys have had such an enthusiastic response to my Nordstrom Sale coverage this year that I decided to take it one step further and give you pics of some of the pieces as I try them on. Of course, at this point in the sale it's often notoriously difficult to find exactly what you're looking for in store but I did my best! For a full look at all of my favorites, don't forget to check out these three roundup posts: The Ultimate Minimalist Mom Capsule Wardrobe Back-to-School Deals … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: Adventures with the Big Girl Bed
We’ve always taken the easy way out when it comes to sleeping. And by easy, I mean whatever involved the most sleep and the least hassle. That’s how we became co-sleepers – it was pretty much born of default, an exhausted mix of laziness and a death grip on the idea that a good night’s sleep was possible with tiny babies. But with our youngest knocking on three, it was time for a change. E had started referring to the spare room, used as a playroom, as “my woom.” When they got in … [Read more...]
#NSale: Workout Wear (aka The Pieces I Plan to Live In)
#1 Socialite Ruched Sleeve Sweatshirt $49, Now $31.90 I absolutely love the ballerina cut of this sweatshirt and at this price, I just wish there were more colors to buy it in! LATE ADDITION: I just tried on this Caslon tie knot sweat shirt in the store and I love it so much guys! It looks equally great with yoga pants and skinny jeans alike! #2 Nike Gym Zip Hoodie $60, Now $36.98 I bought this at last year's sale and wear it several times a week in the spring, summer … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Deals at the Nordstrom Sale You Don’t Want to Miss Out On!
I'm a little ashamed to admit that it didn't occur to me until last year that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great time to shop for back to school! That's probably because I don't spend a lot of money on my kids' clothes, so I very rarely shop for them at Nordstrom. This sale is definitely the exception though. This is the one time of year that the deals are so good it makes sense for me to stock up on high quality essentials... For us that means two things: basic pieces where I need … [Read more...]
Modern, Minimalist Mom Capsule Wardrobe – Year 3
My minimalist mom capsule wardrobe was so popular the last two years (and made dressing each day so fun and easy) that I couldn’t help do it again this year. Only a little bigger and even better. Every piece here is a proven winner- that shirt, cardigan, hoodie, and pair of jeans that you'll reach for again and again. The ones that you love to wear and can be worn a millions different ways. These are the items that keep us comfortably chasing the kids all day- cotton, denim, and sneakers- … [Read more...]
3 Simple Hacks for Freeing Up More Time for Summer Fun
Summer is supposed to be all about relaxing and finally spending more family time together right? So why are the bags under my eyes bigger than ever and, for the life of me, can I not keep our schedule straight?! Why? Because summer is a bit of a pipe dream. Yes, the weather is great and you don’t have to worry about getting up for school in the morning. But usually you also have a lot less child care and a much less predictable schedule thanks to a different camp or family trip from one week … [Read more...]
Summer Learning: How to Build Reading Skills at Home with Reggio Activities
Reading is perhaps one of the most important skills for a child to learn. During the school year, teachers guide and encourage their students to read, and they open them up to the magical worlds that only reading can lead to. So it's important to continue to flex those skills, and keep kids open to those worlds over the summer too. There are countless traditional ways to promote literacy, from reading groups and worksheets, to e-books and other electronic activities but the summer provides an … [Read more...]
UPDATED: 45 Items to Save Big on During Amazon Prime Day!
It's time! Prime Day lasts around 30 hours this year and officially starts now! (Get your free 30 Day Prime Membership here to get in on the deals.) With this being the 3rd annual Prime Day, and having thousands of you shopped the sales I recommended last year, I'm feeling like a bit of a veteran this time around and I'm here to share with you my secrets. Note: Occasionally, my super detailed emails get cut off due to being too long - if that happens, you can see my full list - plus photos … [Read more...]
Dinner Tonight: Pizza Night with a Summer Twist!
I was compensated for this review of Papa Murphy’s and KC Masterpiece. All opinions and statements remain 100% my own. #SummerAt425 #Ad Is there anything better than pizza night?! I have such great memories of regular movie and pizza nights as a kid and we're definitely keeping up the tradition around here. Plus, not having to cook is always a big win right? Restaurant pizza can be spendy, though, so we often grab a couple Papa Murphy's pizzas on the way home from work to go with … [Read more...]
Nighttime Solutions for Your Recently Potty Trained Kiddo
Potty training is no joke. Whether you’re on kid number one or kid number three, like me, it’s always an adventure! With my oldest we started just a little too soon. So I pressed pause, talked to some veteran mamas, and made a new plan. “Let him take the lead,” they said. “Give him the tools he needs but don’t push it, let him know they are there when he’s ready. Take the power struggle out of potty training,” they advised. “You won’t regret it!” Every child is different and every parent … [Read more...]
Homemade Face Paints for the 4th of July
Happy almost 4th of July guys. Got big plans for the holiday? We're spending the day at a neighborhood BBQ. This will be the first year we're going to let all three of the kiddos stay up late enough to see the fireworks and we're excited to see what the 3-year-old thinks. We'll also be breaking out some homemade patriotic face paints. Check out my post over at eHow's Mom channel for the full tutorial and have a happy and safe holiday! P.S. If you're looking for more good 4th of July ideas, … [Read more...]
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