I looked around at the local maternity stores, but just wasn’t finding something that I loved. Then, I stumbled upon a surefire solution to my problem
Been There, Done That {Family Game Review}
Last year I introduced you to Long Story Short, where family fun meets social media. This time, they sent me
Banana Split Pops Recipe
I was so excited to find out we would be receiving a Zoku Quick Pop Maker, Storage Case, and recipe book to review. The kids love to help create anything in the kitchen, so I knew they would have as much fun as I would with this.
Give the Device in Your Life a Facelift This #Christmas #MPMHGG
To say I use my computer a lot would be the understatement of the year. As soon as I bought my Mac, I was scoping out Mac skins and covers for it. I was so indecisive though, that I never made a decision, so here it sits, a year and a half old with nothing.…
Gift Idea for the Little Crafter + Beados Review #MPMHGG
I absolutely love that Maggie is at an age where she tells me what she likes to do. It makes finding gifts for her really easy and fun. There are some things I see and know she will love, so when we had the chance to review the Beados Quick Dry Station, I jumped at it.
The Ultimate Eco Friendly Stocking Stuffers #MPMHGG
It seems like each year, finding stocking stuffers for our family either slips my mind until the last minute, or I feel like I cannot find good, quality, useful things that our family will actually use. There are a few things that I try to add each year, like some art supplies, new socks, a toothbrush. I know there are better alternatives for some of the products that we get in our stockings, so this year,
The Solution to “I Wish My Toddler Would Sleep Later” #MPMHGG
I don’t think there is a parent out there who hasn’t said the words, “I wish my toddler would sleep later.” In my world, I have decided that 7 am is the earliest reasonable hour that I will even acknowledge the kids. Before that, and I mean even if it is 6:59 am, I tell…
3 Eco-Friendly Heart Felt Gifts for New Moms #MPMHGG
*Disclosure: I received complimentary products for the purpose of this review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.* As a mom, it is sometimes hard to decide what products are actually useful. Having just had my third baby, there are a few products that I have found extremely necessary that also make great gifts…
Celebrate Christmas with Personalized Ornaments
*Disclosure: I received complimentary product for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.* Each year as Christmas creeps up on us, one of my favorite things to do is pick out our family ornament. This will be the third year I have picked out a family ornament for our…
A Christmas Gift Idea for the Little Adventurer in Your Life #MPMHGG
*Disclosure: I received complimentary product for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.* Kids love stuff. More accurately, kids love to put stuff in things and carry it with them, or at least mine do. Maggie has a backpack that she fills with things when we are going somewhere…
Christmas Traditions to Start With Your Family { #MPMHGG }
*Disclosure: I received complimentary product for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Affiliate links may be included.* I love Christmas. I suppose, in all honesty, that I love every holiday, but the Christmas spirit is always so exciting. The music, the lights, picking out just the perfect…
5 Easy Ways to Stay Active During Pregnancy
*Disclosure: I received complimentary products for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.* I know there are days during pregnancy where the thought of standing up seems like too much. Getting a workout in is a daunting idea that just may make you want to cry, but once…
What to Do With Expired Car Seats + Combi Shuttle Infant Car Seat Review
I will start with the base because you will probably be installing it in the car right away. I absolutely love that everything you could need to know to install the base is clearly marked in both english and spanish, making it easy and fast to install the Combi Shuttle car seat.
5 Things to Know When Buying a Nursing Bra
There are two main styles of nursing bras, clip down and pull aside. The clip down bras tend to offer more support. Hotmilk Lingerie bras feature a one handed clip that you can release to feed your baby.
6 Non-Toy Gifts for 2 Year Olds
Let’s face it, our children don’t need every single toy out there, but people love to give fun gifts to kids.
5 Simple Tips to Make Your Dishwasher More Effective
I have always pre-washed my dishes. I was raised to do that since we have always had a septic tank. Cascade Platinum wanted me to leave my nasty, dirty dishes sit for 24 hours and then just load them straight into the dishwasher, no pre-washing at all.
Our Bedtime Routine + Tips for helping your kids develop good sleep habits
Wonder Bumpers really are amazing. You simply zip them onto each crib slat. It is more time consuming to set up then traditional bumpers, but very worth it because of how safe they are. I love that even when I transitioned Charlie into a toddler bed, I could leave the Wonder Bumpers on the crib.
Innovation Meets #Babywearing + 10 Reasons to Babywear
If I said 9 ways to use this one baby carrier, would I have your undivided attention? It’s true, that is what HIPSTER is all about. I promise, this carrier is like nothing you have ever seen before. For the first few minutes after it arrived, I wasn’t so sure because there were pieces. I’ve never seen that with a baby carrier. But, I touched it and played with it for a few minutes like a new toy and I realized how simple and awesome this carrier really was.
Tips to De-Clutter the Toy Room
*Disclosure: I received complimentary products for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.* If it feels like your toy room is getting out of hand, you aren’t alone. To say we have more toys than the kids need would probably be an understatement. This is what their…
Is There a Difference Between Cotton and Organic Cotton?
I remember the day we received Maggie’s seriously adorable dress from Nohi Kids. I picked up the mail, opened the package and she saw her dress that she had picked out. Suddenly, she starts changing clothes because she absolutely has to wear her new dress right away. While she was searching through the options, I had a few that I loved, but she picked this out, and it was even cuter on her than it was in the pictures and turned out to be the perfect choice for her.