For the modern parent on the go, a diaper bag backpack is an upgrade from the traditional diaper bag. Stylish and trendy yet functional and practical, it's the perfect companion to take with you whether you're traveling, having a day out, or simply running errands with your little ones. If you're searching for the best backpack diaper bag that fits your parenting needs, here are some of our favorites! Freshly Picked Diaper Bag Backpack If you’re in the market for a fashionable ... View the Post
Homeschooling During Coronavirus: What’s Working for Us
Well, here’s a post I never thought I’d write! I’ve written a few of my favorite mom hacks and parenting tips before. But I never thought I’d find myself as a homeschooling mom. And, well, I’m clearly not the only one. So today on the blog I thought I’d share a few homeschooling tips on what’s currently working for us. Major disclaimer: I have no experience in this. I’m just sharing what’s working for us after several, several weeks of trial and error. The ... View the Post
7 Easy Mom Hacks to Make Life a Little Easier (Yes, Really!)
We all need mom hacks. There's just too much to do and so little time! So this week, I thought I'd round up some of my personal favorite mom hacks, in hopes that you'll get a bit more time (and sanity) back in your life. And please, feel free to share your own mom hacks in the comments below! Grocery Delivery with Instacart Instacart is a grocery delivery app that you can use to get groceries from places like Safeway, Albertson’s, Fry’s and even Whole Foods, Costco and Total Wine ... View the Post
5 Ways to Stay Energized as a Busy Mom
Thank you to the makers of 5-hour™ TEA shots for sponsoring this post. Let’s be real: the words “energy” and “Mom” do not play nicely together. Between late-night feedings or wakings (my son still wakes up and he’s 4!!) and general life demands, moms take on a lot. I kept a small tally this weekend—just for fun!—and counted 5 meals I had cooked in under 24 hours. This was by 8 a.m. Monday morning and doesn’t include snacks! THIS is why Mother’s Day is such a big ... View the Post
How and Why We Chose to Cat Share
This post has been sponsored by Purina®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you know we have a full house with a dog, cat, and two kiddos. But what you may not know is about 6 months ago, we made the decision to try pet sharing with our cat! Things get chaotic when your family grows, so we now pet share so he lives with us part-time and with one of my best friends part-time. If you’ve never heard of pet sharing before, this may sound a little ... View the Post
What to Expect at HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale Fashion Square
Another year, another stop at HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale Fashion Square! This is one of our favorite annual traditions. In fact, you can find our 2016 recap here, and the year before here. If you’ve never checked out HGTV Santa HQ Scottsdale, this post will tell you exactly what to expect! There are also several of these around the country; check out locations here. It’s great for all ages; we first started going when Sebastian was just a baby, to get our Santa photos of course. But right ... View the Post