When I first moved into my current apartment with my hubby, I thought having a dishwasher was no big deal. I heard lots of rumors about dishwashers: they waste a lot of water (false) they don't clean well (false) and you are better off washing your dishes by hand (UGH, FALSE!) So, for six years we washed everything, by hand. Working late nights meant dishes would pile up. It really was disgusting and after 6 years, I've had ...
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Take Care of Your Skin With @ElizabethArden #BlogMeetsBrand
A few weeks ago I had the awesome opportunity of attending the Blog Meets Brand event. At the event I received a mini makeover, courtesy of the girls over at Elizabeth Arden. I was also introduced to some Elizabeth Arden products I generally did not use, but was very interested to find out more about. I'm hitting the big 3-0 this year, and now is a better time than ever to start thinking about what my skin will look like as I age. Ugh, I can't ...
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Quest for Crystal Mickey
I know the summer coming up usually means lots of outdoor play, but when it's TOO hot to play outside or thunder storming from the insane humidity, kids need some indoor fun activities. My preschooler has two favorite indoor activities: crafts and movies. Today we actually had a rainy day in NYC and we decided to have an indoor beach day with pizza and movies. Her first request: Crystal Mickey. If you haven't heard of the Crystal Mickey, then ...
It’s a First Birthday Celebration with #PartyCity
Birthday parties are a big deal in our family. Each year for our children is a milestone, and we celebrate with our closest friends and family. Just a few weeks ago, my littlest girl celebrated her First Birthday and we threw her an awesome celebration thanks to Party City. Since she was born in the spring, butterflies always remind me of her and Party City had the perfect theme for her birthday! The Hugs and Stitches theme features butterflies ...
Earth Friendly and Baby Friendly Seventh Generation Products!
I've been using Seventh Generation products from the time my oldest was born. I loved that they were Earth-friendly and safe for my family, and just as effective as chemical laden products I was previously using. Once I started using Seventh Generation dish soap, I was intrigued by the company and other products they had to offer. This was when I also discovered their diapers, wipes, household disinfectant, and laundry detergent. In the past 4 ...
Rainy Day Indoors? Check out Wummelbox!
Have you ever had a bored preschooler home from school on a rainy day? I have. It's not fun for her - she prefers to be with her friends, at school - playing, learning, and exploring. I'd like to think that I can engage her and spark her creativity while she's home, but I guess with two kids at home, it's hard to give either one of them my undivided attention for a good amount of time. I've looked through home-school sites to find ideas on ...
Tiny Prints Pinning Contest and Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card to #TinyPrintsBaby
After our first experience with Tiny Prints 3 years ago, there has been no turning back. We were so happy with my daughter's Tiny Prints Christening invitations, and Tiny Prints had exactly what I was looking for. Our theme colors were pink and green, and I wanted her invitations to look DIFFERENT. After searching for the perfect invitation, I came across this from Tiny Prints: It was everything I was looking for. Something elegant ...
From Feeding To Tummy Time With The #mombo Nursing Pillow from @ComfortHarmony
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the top baby registry items I always recommend is a good nursing pillow. Whether you are breastfeeding or not, a nursing pillow is a great way to rest baby in a comfortable position while feeding, or even while sleeping. My babies both had reflux, and my youngest daughter had to be kept upright after feedings to keep milk ...