- Life with Mar

These are the 17 Best Diaper Bag Backpacks for 2022 (Pretty & Practical!)

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

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

Mila’s Flamingo First Birthday Party

Hey, friends! I'm FINALLY sharing all of the details of Mila's flamingo first birthday party! We celebrated her first birthday this August and I settled on a girly and summery flamingo theme! For everyone that asked, I ultimately chose to have Sebastian's party and hers on separate weekends. (They were born a day apart.) This made it easier for party planning and all-around sanity. We also chose to host her party at the vacation rental we're currently renovating. I knew ... View the Post