Quilted Jacket / Crop Jeans / Hunter Rain Boots / L.L. Bean Boots Trench Coat / Gingham Top / Hooded Rain Coat / White Jeans Cozy Sweater / Cableknit Sweater / Houndstooth Blazer / Quilted Pullover Hair Bow / Plaid Scarf / Jean Skirt
Author: simply lauren
Hair Journey with Formulate
Let’s set the stage. As many of you may know my hair has been on a wild rollercoaster since day one. I was born with very curly hair and a lot of it. It was always hard to manage so I started straightening it in high school. Years of blow drying and using hot straightening … Continue reading Hair Journey with Formulate
A Letter To Me Before You
I am so excited to be teaming up with some of my fellow local blogger friends for a new series! Each month or so we will be writing a post on a different topic. Today we are all writing a letter to ourselves before having children. See their posts below! This post was difficult for … Continue reading A Letter To Me Before You
Easter Basket Gift Guide
Garden Tool Kit / Jellycat Bunny / Chalk Donut / Hunter Rain Boots Chalk Set / Bubbles / Remote Control Car / Cuddle + Kind Lamb Llama Llama Easter Egg Book / If I Were A Bunny Book Wooden Egg Set / Bunny Stripe Pajamas / Kids Aviator Sunglasses
Spring Transition : Scallops
I know I know. We have a few more months left of winter but I can't help but dream of warmer temperatures. One detail I have always loved is scalloped edges. Here are a few of my favorite picks for the upcoming season! shorts / striped sweater / pants / scallop neck sweater coat / … Continue reading Spring Transition : Scallops
Tips for Flying with Children
Flying can be daunting especially when with children. I've accumulated a list of tips that were given to us and worked for our family. Best of luck and know we are all in this together! TIPS FOR FLYING WITH KIDS 1. PLAN PLAN PLAN - You can't plan enough. Make it simple and easy but make … Continue reading Tips for Flying with Children
Plane Activities for Toddlers
We recently got back from our warm and sunny getaway to Turks and Caicos! It was so nice to escape this New England weather and enjoy family and beach time post holidays! It was James’ second flight (his first was when he was four months old when we traveled to Mont Tremblant, Canada) and Henry’s … Continue reading Plane Activities for Toddlers
James’ First Trip to the Dentist
At James' 2 year checkup, I asked his doctor the ideal age for a first dentist appointment. While a dentist may say at the first sign of a tooth, our pediatrician recommended between 2 and 3 years old. I went home, did my research on the best dentist in the area and booked an appointment … Continue reading James’ First Trip to the Dentist
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
Candy Tackle Box / Heart Shaped Sunglasses / Pink Hunter Boots Heart Pajamas / XO Pajamas / Matchbox Cars / Heartbreaker Tee I Dig You Tee /Guess How Much I Love You Book / Red Sneakers Valentine's Day Activity Book / Donut Teether / Love by Eric Carle Llama Llama I Love You Book / The I Love You Book / Heart Teether Pig Stuffed Animal / Flamingo Stuffed Animal /Huggy Kissy Book Play Doh Set
No Drama Discipline Workshop
A few months ago, I attended a workshop based on the book No-Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel and Tine Payne Bryson. It taught me how to calmly and positively communicate with my boys during difficult behaviors. It doesn’t happen all the time; sometimes I lose my patience just like the next person but I wanted … Continue reading No Drama Discipline Workshop
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