My daughter Chloé is almost 16 months old now and is just starting to get into Melissa & Doug’s wooden puzzles. She’ll make the sounds of the animals I point to, it’s adorable. What I love about the sound puzzles for sale on Zulily today, they make the noises back at your little one! Nothing […]
Day 3 of Zulily’s 12 Days of Melissa & Doug: Lab plush toys
It is day 3 of Zulily’s 12 days of Melissa and Doug, and today is a sale for both boys and girls! Maybe your kids have been asking for a puppy, and and they’ve been on their best behavior in hopes of finding one under the Christmas tree. Surprise them with Sunny and Benson, a […]
Starting today: The 12 days of Melissa & Doug on Zulily!
Now that Thanksgiving is over, most of us are in full-on shopping mode. I’m so excited that my favorite brand for toys will be on sale for the next 12 days on Zulily. Every day for the next 12 days, Zulily will have a new Melissa & Doug sale. That means I have 12 days […]
Santa’s Hideout: New twist on timeless tradition
I’m so excited to be sharing this news today! I and many others have been keeping it a secret for a few months and today is the day to unveil it! Several moms and I have been busy little elves working with Condé Nast as part of a mom advisory board for the project, and […]
Countdown to Christmas: My list of must-see movies
I’ve held out as long as I’ve could. The season of Christmas is my favorite time of year. Besides, the sights and smells, I also love to watch Christmas movies. I have my favorites, but I’m a sucker for any movie that comes on TV and has a Christmas theme. Last night my husband and […]
Antipasto Calzone
On Sundays sometimes I’ll make a calzone for dinner, not only because my family loves it, but it could feed plenty of people, and really stretches your dollar.
What are you getting your pet for Christmas?
It turns out that no matter how tough the economy is people are still willing to pamper their pets. A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press shows that pet owners plan to spend an average of $46 on their furry friends this year. That’s up $5 from last year! Toys and treats are topping […]
Creative uses for leftover Halloween candy
Let’s face it, as much as we all LOVE candy. There is such a thing as too much. Whether it be for the kids or for us parents. I just stumbled upon a list of creative uses for extra Halloween candy that I think would definitely be worth giving a whirl. So, if you have […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love anything with pumpkin so I decided to get creative and put a new twist on my chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Report: TV under 2 is dangerous…so why do we let them watch?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) just released a report that says plopping children under two in front of a television screen is a no-no. Not shocking, but a little surprising. Being a mom of a 14-month-old I’m very conscious about how much ‘screen time’ is around Chloé. That also includes a show I may […]
Costume obsessed
I wonder if it’s because I’m a new mom? But, over the weekend I purchased my 4th Halloween costume for Chloe. She is only 14 months old and we have gone through multiple ones. The problem is, I keep buying everything online, so it either doesn’t fit, or isn’t what I was looking for. My […]