Four years ago my husband and I couldn't wait to host in a backyard. At that time we had just purchased our first home and planned to go to closing a few months after. We had a lot of plans to change some things- the kitchen, the floors, and the backyard. What we didn't know that the process we started in March of 2013 would not be completed until October 2013 with no time to actually enjoy our backyard. By the following spring, we made it a ...
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Hot summer offerings from Disney Home Movies
Disclosure- this post contains affiliate links While summer time is all about being outdoors and enjoying the sunshine, there will be, no doubt, a few days where we will be laying low and enjoying some family movie time. Summer in NYC can be pleasant, or it can be way too hot to get out, or thunderstorms that last for hours. I welcome these days as much as I welcome the sunshine, because we get to hang out at home, truly relax, and spend ...
Best Sunscreens 2017
Post contains affiliate links. A few days ago we told you about the worst-scoring sunscreens according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). There are only a handful of sunscreens I trust to keep my children safe, all of which have low scores according to the EWG. I've shared the entire list of the safest sunscreens of 2017 for kids below, but I will point out the ones I've personally tried as well and tell you more about ...
How children are affected by what they see and read on the news
It’s no secret that bad news is everywhere. We see it at the grocery checkout, on social media, and even when we turn on the television. Today, it feels as if all news is bad and we live in a frightening world. Whether it is politics or violence, images and stories greet us every day that easily overwhelms us and we are adults. Now, imagine trying to make sense of the tragedies, wars, terrorism, and political mudslinging ...
Keeping Kids Regular with Probiotics
This post was sponsored by Align as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My family is just counting down the days til summer vacation! We will be visiting relatives in the south, taking a trip to The Great Wolf Lodge, and then a very special trip at the end of summer. Can you keep a secret? We are going to Disney! The kids have no clue so I can't wait to surprise them with ...
Life After Baby – What they DON’T Tell You
This post is sponsored by ® & SheKnows Media. Despite people giving you unsolicited advice during and after your pregnancy, there's so many important topics that are left out. For example- no one told me that I would need my maternity jeans for months after giving birth because my hips widened so much, and it would take time for them to go back. They also didn't tell me that regardless of whether your baby has a great latch or ...
Our Journey From Concrete Jungle to Grassy Oasis
I am participating in Influence Central’s Ambassador program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the Makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. I knew when we started our journey of moving out of the concrete jungle of NYC and into a grassy suburb that I would need to think of ways to manage my daughter's allergy to grass. It started when she was under 2 years ...
PJ Masks Live on Stage Tour Dates!
The more parents I speak to about how excited I am for summer, the more groans I'm met with. I simply didn't realize that finding things to do with kids over the summer was such a hot topic, and the cause of summer time stress for so many parents. I guess I see it now, when my kids aren't in a routine we are more prone to tantrums and meltdowns, but I have some exciting news for at least ONE thing you have to do this summer. If you have a PJ ...