I recently upgraded my phone right after the new year, and in trading in my old one, I found video clips from our last week of 2017. I thought about including them in my 2018 vlog, but there was just too many, so I decided to make one last vlog…

My holiday gift list seems to get longer each year and there are so many ladies in my life to buy for—my mom, sister, mother, cousins, and friends. These days, especially with women, I feel like everyone already has everything they need. As you know I have been using and…

This is a sponsored post. Next up is gifts for teens and tweens, curated by Nicole of Momtrends. 1. The most vibrant & opaque chalk markers on the market! the Kassa Liquid Chalk Markers and chalk board are the ideal tool for drawing or writing on chalkboards, glass, windows, and…

This is a sponsored post. By Brianne Manz  In this holiday gift guide for school aged kids, you’ll find something for everyone. With a mix of STEM toys, arts and crafts finds, sensory picks, and of course the surprise Hatchimal, there’s no question your little one will have a magical…

This is a sponsored post. Toddlers and preschoolers are great ages for giving holiday gifts. They are just old enough to realize they are getting gifts and the magic of the season, but young enough to not have too much of an opinion of what gifts they’re getting. So if…

Each year I attend, TTPM’s (standing for toys, tots, pets, and more) unveiling of their Most Wanted List from the toy industry from the latest advancements in tech to standout classic toys and innovative preschool playthings. The Most Wanted List truly reflects some of my favs and the current trends dominating the toy…

In addition to Easter, we celebrated Gemma’s third birthday over our extended three day weekend, leaving us stacked with our annual springtime traditions, and fun festivities for little Gemmy. It’s a super fun time of year for us, the weather is slowly changing, the trees are starting to bloom, and weekends are filled with baseball…

With each season, we welcome something new; weather changes from warm to cold, or cold to warm, giving us something to look forward to, every couple of months. Like now for instance, we are in the midst of welcoming spring and I am bustling with joy, because its my most…

It’s hard to believe that spring and Easter are only a few weeks away. This year, Easter is in March so I am a little turned around, especially since Ryder, Siella, and Gemma’s spring breaks don’t begin until late April. With Gemma’s third birthday party just a day before the holiday, I…

I’ve partnered with Frito Lay in this sponsored campaign but all of the party & snacking tips are our own. Thank you for supporting SITC. I just love everything about this time of year. The streets of NYC are adorned with decorative lights, sidewalks are lined with fresh pine trees, stores…