Ralph Lauren Baby Layette Collection »
Ralph Lauren designs classic wardrobe staples for all ages, but I personally adore what they create for baby. I love seeing their iconic styles and silhouettes made just for our cute little ones. Featuring a range of sizes from newborn to nine months, the Ralph Lauren Layette collection offers baby essentials with that stylish Ralph Lauren look. From body suits to separates, luxurious blankets to booties, the Layette collection feature timeless pieces you and your baby will enjoy (and hopefully pass along to other babies in the family!)
Read more...Dig into a bowl of Puppy Chow »
For some fun and deliciousness, I like to make a peanut butter chocolaty goodness known by a variety names. Some call it muddy buddies, chum, or reindeer poop, but in our home it’s known as puppy chow.
Read more...Awesome Customer Service (where you least expect it) »
It’s a rare occasion that a customer service interaction meets, let alone exceeds, expectations. Yesterday, on a home repair safari, I had one that impressed me.
Read more...A trip to remember: SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica »
Before I became a mom, some of the reasons I looked forward to having kids were not the sleepless nights, the spit-up, and the constant diaper changes (though that was all lovely). I couldn’t wait to re-live my own childhood and do all kinds of fun stuff with my kids! And while my bucket list is still brimming, there’s one trip we can check off the list – SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica.
Read more...BabyBjorn travel bed »
Traveling anywhere overnight with a baby makes for a lot of prep work and schlepping. Since my other daughter is a teenager now, I barely remember having to pack her up for vacation. These days I just remind her to pack her toothbrush. Now that I’m back to living life with a baby, I’m reminded of the stress that accompanies packing up for an overnight stay.
Read more...Living in 3DHD with Panasonic »
Coming from upstairs, the cheering boomed throughout our home. I raced upstairs to see why my children were screaming so loudly at our television. They stood around the room, glued to the screen, and yelled for their favorite skateboard heroes as they watched the X Games. This scene could have happened any day, but what made it exceptional today was the intensity of their yelling. And that they all wore glasses.
Read more...Passing time in an airport »
This New Years Eve I did the unthinkable. No, not stand in the middle of millions of New Yorkers while we cheered the effects of gravity on a shiny ball. Instead, I traveled. Here’s the catch: traveling in the dead of winter can be quite a pain. I’ve been delayed in airports more times than you count. The staff at Auntie Anne’s pretzels in Logan Airport knows me by name. So for those of you heading on vacation this winter, here are the top tips on how to stay sane in the airport during a delay:
Read more...Happy New Year – now update your copyright »
Four years ago I came upon this advice: If you have a website (like a blog) that you claim copyright for, and the information on that website is updated regularly, then as soon as a change is made on that website, you should update the copyright statement for the new year.
Read more...Starting the new year right with a healthy breakfast »
I’m sure your new year’s resolutions have something to do with eating more healthfully – and getting your family to do the same. One way to do this is by making sure you eat a healthy breakfast.
Read more...The best places to bring in the New Year – for next year! »
When the holidays arrive each year, I find myself so entirely consumed with Christmas shopping and family time, that instead of relaxing after the holiday rush, I become anxious to figure out what to do with the next big holiday: New Year’s Eve. New Year’s remains as one of the most over hyped holidays of the year, yet I find myself excited to plan for and celebrate the night each year. Aiming to never repeat the same celebration twice and to better prepare for next year, I have compiled my top picks for the best places and ways to mark the end of one year, and to bring in the next.
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