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
How We Do Summer Fun with a Baby in AZ
Thank you Maxi-Cosi for sponsoring this post. Keep your little adventurers comfy, safe & stylish with the Maxi-Cosi Magellan 5-in-1 car seat! Now that Mila is turning one, there’s a whole new world out there for her to explore! It’s definitely a lot more limiting when they’re napping around the clock, so I’m excited to get out and about with her. Of course, summer fun with a baby in AZ is no easy feat—it’s crazy hot! And we need more to do than just time at the pool. If your little one ... View the Post
