It's no surprise that strawberry picking looks very different this year, as does many other activities. It was our second year picking at Jones Family Farm in Connecticut and we had a blast. They know what they're doing and have a very well oiled machine working in order to make visitors feel safe. Before visiting, … Continue reading Strawberry Picking in 2020
We love pizza over here. Every Friday night when Jimmy was working in the city, we would pick him up from the train station and scoop up a pizza or two on the way home. Each week was a different pizza shop but it was our Friday night tradition. I would like to say we … Continue reading Jimmy’s Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe
My all-time favorite mascara is Bobbi Brown's Eye Opening Mascara. It's thickening, curling and lengthening and makes your eyes pop! However, for $30 it's a bit expensive. Whenever I travel home, my mom always has new goodies stashed on my nightstand for me. From makeup to shampoo to fresh flowers, it's always a treat. L'Oreal's … Continue reading My Favorite Drugstore Beauty Find
If you have been following me for awhile, you know I wear white jeans all.the.time. Year round. For every occasion. They're a classic staple and so versatile. When Beija Flor contacted me to partner with them, I couldn't say yes fast enough. It's a woman-owned (mother daughter duo) brand who design jeans for the women's … Continue reading Quarantine Activities In My White Jeans
As a former teacher, I love books, I love gifting books, I love reading books, I love holding books and I thought I would share some books the boys and I read together. We read together before bedtime every night and these ones have become fast favorites. These ones are about kindness, inclusion and empathy … Continue reading Books on Our Shelves : Vol. 1
Pearl Street Swim Trunks (the boys have these too, loving these and these) Remote Control Cars / Carrot Teether for Teddy / Coloring Books Rey-To-Z Monogrammed Hat / Scissor and Tape Work Books Stamps / Water Shoes / Sunglasses / Pajamas JellyCat Bunny / Cuddle and Kind Doll Treats - M&Ms, Peeps, Yogis, Yogurt Covered … Continue reading Easter Basket Goodies
If you've been following along, you know we have started sleep training Teddy. Kind of. There are a lot of parts that go into sleep training including our day and night time routines. We follow the EASY method throughout the day and the Ferber method at night (more about our schedule here). Our bedtime routine … Continue reading Sleep Training Tips from Readers
My first holiday gift guide is LIVE! I started with kids ages 2 - 4 since this is the category I am buying for this season. We either have the gifts listed or will be giving them to the boys this year. The items we do have are still big hits and will be for … Continue reading Gifts for Kids (2 – 4 years old)
Hello Bello Vitamins (c/o) As a mom of soon-to-be three, I am always looking for the best products for my kids, especially ones that don't break the bank. It's hard to find the balance of safe, organic and affordable. BUT I've found a great option that check all the boxes. Hello Bello is a new … Continue reading Hello Bello Vitamins
Several months ago, Jimmy and I noticed red patches on Henry's legs and ankles that seemed to be rather itchy. After an appointment with the pediatrician, she diagnosed Henry with eczema and made a recommendation to visit an allergist. I called right away and was happy to be squeezed into a cancelled appointment the following … Continue reading Skincare Tips for Babies with Eczema
