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Soul Carrier isn’t just another handbag line. The designer, Jennifer Paige, turned her personal grief and struggle into something positive. After losing both of her parents in a car accident, while she was in the car, Jennifer decided to channel all of her pain and emotional turmoil into creating something unique and positive. Her passion for…
That’s me with my first child, who just turned 7 years old a couple weeks ago. My, how time flies! This picture was taken in Naples, FL and it was our first vacation as a family of 3. Fast forward 7 years, add two more kids and now I definitely know what things I can’t…
The modern world seems to be increasingly full of threats to children. From seemingly mundane crib recalls to the horrors of violence in schools, parents must work to protect their kids from dangers that were unheard of just a generation ago. Hearing is yet one more vulnerability that until recent times faced little peril, but…
With the long list of things to think about when designing a new home or renovating an older one, heating is one of the considerations that can often be overlooked. However, even if it’s the middle of summer and the last thing on your mind is increasing the temperature, it’s important to factor in heating…
Pic credits – fitnessfundae.com If you have managed to land a job in this economy, firstly, congratulations, secondly, try not to count your chickens too soon. Managing ones finances for a rainy day is a must for any professional, something even more important for a newbie in the industry. Students, when they leave college to…
This is one of my favorite pictures of me and my newborn. He was only 4 weeks old! Even though that was only a month ago, it seems like just yesterday. Time is flying by way too fast. I got this epic Marvel Comics Ring Sling from Indigos In Motion couture handmade baby slings. If…
My everyday outfit all this week has included my Stokke MyCarrier Cool. This is my first experience with a Stokke product and I’m not very familiar with the brand yet. I have to say my first impression is very positive. The breathable 3 in 1 baby carrier is perfect for summer. Much cooler than my…
MAM Oral Care Rabbit, Start Pacifiers and Anti-Colic Bottles Win 2014 National Parenting Publications Awards This just in from MAM: MAM products including the MAM Oral Care Rabbit, MAM Start Pacifiers and MAM Anti-Colic bottles have been named 2014 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) winners. The Oral Care Rabbit and Start Pacifiers are Gold winners…
We teamed up with one of our favorite children’s footwear brands, VENETTINI, to offer you a chance to win ANY pair of Venettini Shoes ($84 value) from their website www.venettini.com! Who is Venettini? What are you looking for when it comes to ? You want new footwear options for your children; a breath of fresh…
HuffPost Parents hits the nail on the head with their latest article What’s Your Excuse for Bashing Other Moms?. I guess I live under a rock and I hadn’t noticed that once again, the beautiful fitness guru and mother to three, Maria Kang was getting flack again for… *gasp* being herself. So here is my…
A couple months ago, I tried out Dove’s new Intensive Repair Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner. After 2 months of use, I have intensely refreshed and uber moisturized hair that is shiny and full of life. I can’t believe how a never-ending “bad hair day” (which lasted about 2 years) suddenly turned around! I now…
Parents can swap sugar-laden candy treats for Pirate’s Booty, a deliciously baked, all-natural snack that kids love and moms can feel good about adding to the Halloween treat bowl! Pirate’s Booty has less fat and fewer calories than traditional Halloween candy and guess what…. zero grams of sugar! Being a family with food allergies, we…
Zappos teamed up with Keds to offer two lucky Taylor Swift fans the chance to win a signed pair of Keds by the one and only Taylor Swift! The Taylor Swift Keds sweepstakes is being held exclusively on Zappos.com. The sweepstakes is live now through Sunday, August 25th , 2013.. If you love Keds just…
Books We’re Reading This Summer The Art of Cake Pops: 75 Dangerously Delicious Designs Copykat.com’s Dining Out At Home Cookbook 2: More Recipes for the Most Delicious Dishes from America’s Most Popular Restaurants The No-Cook No-Bake Cookbook: 101 Delicious Recipes for When It’s Too Hot to Cook The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to…
It is often thought that TV families don’t really give an accurate portrayal of life in the world today. The image of the woman doing the washing up with her perfect little children as portrayed in many advertisements, bears little resemblance to the increasingly domestic role played by men or to the growing number of…
My Living Room Makeover PART 2 – Quatrefoil Moroccan Painted WallpaperFirst off, I love wallpaper. I grew up in an eclectic bungalow that my parents built themselves in the 70’s that was primarily of rough-cut lumber. There wasn’t a single wall in our entire house that could be painted, wallpapered or anything. You also had…