Two years ago, I wrote a READY FOR SUMMER GUIDE with all of the fun products my kids were loving for the long and warm days of summer (popsicle makers, pool inflatables, and water shoes!). This year, I thought it would be fun to share some of the products that my almost-teenage-daughter and I have […]
1st Birthday Gift Ideas
Our youngest turned one in late August. As a fourth child, the day passed without much pomp or fanfare. We didn’t have a party, but he was smothered in kisses, held in our arms, and spent part of the afternoon out in the backyard (his favorite place). Since we have had four toddlers, I thought […]
1st Birthday Photo Shoot – Tips & Tricks!
One-year-olds are adorable, aren’t they? With chubby cheeks, sparkling eyes, and winning smiles, they seem to be the perfect candidate for a photo shoot. Except that they are exceptionally wiggly and have a mind of their own. One-year-olds, charming as they are, refuse to smile on-demand and prefer to move, move, move. Another challenge is […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Beauty & Wellness Stocking Stuffers
If you’ve read my Christmas Gift Guides for the past decade, you know that I do my best to stay away from frivolous + cheaply made trinkets for stockings. Instead, I search for everyday items that are practical and sure to be used year-round. I especially keep my eyes out for new, creative, or interesting […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for Gentlemen
Wondering what to get for the guy(s) on your list? Here’s my short list for 2017. These are gifts that will be appreciated by any man, whether he is a hiker, a computer techie, an architect, or an academic. Enjoy! DRESS SHOES There’s a trick to buying dress shoes for men. You want to find […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for Athletic Women
This one’s for the tennis players, the golfers, the swimmers, the hikers, the runners, the out-in-the-woods women on your list. As an avid runner and a regular hiker myself, this list was pretty easy for me to compile. I hand-picked clothing, accessories, and gear that is well-suited for an active and outdoorsy lifestyle. ACTIVE CLOTHING […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Math/Science Gifts (for kids!)
Although I’m naturally drawn to words, I am raising some very mechanical and math-minded kids. My 11-year-old has long held that one of her favorite subjects is math. My 8-year-old is crazy (check-out-fifteen-research-books-at-a-time-and-take-copious-notes-crazy) about science. My 5-year-old wants to be a doctor and is wishing for a dog this Christmas. All that to say, all […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for Readers
The GIFTS FOR READERS category is always my favorite gift guide to put together because I love searching for and spotlighting interesting literary finds – beautiful books, reading accessories, lit-inspired clothing, and more! As you know, I’m an avid reader and my goal for this year is 50 books. I’m on my 45th book now and […]
