Where I shop with 6 kids on a one-income budget
Sometimes minimalism sounds like a beautiful dream, doesn’t it? Calming, simple, clean; an exhale of clutter and resources that helps you live responsibly on a budget, while saving the planet and reducing stress in your…
What 12 experienced moms would put on the registry
If anything’s for certain, it’s that there are approximately a hundred million baby products out there, and figuring out what you actually need can be super overwhelming. Planning for baby’s arrival should be one of…
26 Mommy and Me Dresses That Can Be Here By Easter
Dresses are such a fun, versatile and comfortable way to jump into spring; they can take you from Easter service in the morning to hunting for eggs in the afternoon. But even MORE fun is…
10 Ways to Hide Toys in Plain Sight
Some toys are beautiful. Stunning, almost. They’re handmade, they’re wooden, they’re beautiful colors, they actually add to a space and could basically be sold as home decor even for people who don’t have any kids. …
Spring Style Picks for Real Mom Life
image credit: Simply Grey Life. I’m sitting here looking at the New York Fashion Week photos and have made the executive decision that fishnet and see-through plastic raincoats have little to no practical use in…
Dreaming of Spring? 11 Dresses You Can Wear While Chasing the Kids
We’ve all felt guilty reaching for the yoga pants for the 2nd (or 253rd) day in a row, but the reality is, it’s tough to find another clothing item that is really up for the…
10 Last Minute Valentines for Dad: Under $30!
How does this holiday always escape us?! It’s already practically here. It seems like it’s one of those holidays where “we’re not doing gifts” … but at the same time you sneakily don’t want the…
The Best Baby Teethers for Quick-Relief
If you’ve got an infant in tow, 9 times out of 10 they’re cutting a tooth. We’re always searching for the “the magic cure all” for those aching little mouths! When it comes to teethers,…
9 Great Diaper Bags Under $100
We know, we know, Lily Jade bags are all the rage. But if you’re not ready or willing to drop $300, all is not lost. There are some great options out there that are still…
How to Choose a Toddler Shoe
Shopping for baby shoes is the best. You can buy the absolute most adorable, entirely non-functional, stylish little footwear to compliment every outfit and it doesn’t even have to fit right. Your little one will…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
