When I came home from work this afternoon, I received a package on the doorstep. As soon as I saw the return address label I was giddy like a schoolgirl. I was so excited to open the new bedding for our baby boy from Atelier Ëdele! Ëdele means “my luck,” and I was lucky to receive […]
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Baby / Books / Toddler
“My First Book” Series by Nursery Books
With both of our children, we have made it a habit to read to them before bed every night. Even before they really know what is going on, my husband and I believe in engaging them and bonding through reading. It is a very calming and therapeutic ritual for all of us. I will never […]
Party Ideas
How to Throw a Construction Themed Birthday Party
I may be a bit crazy when it comes to entertaining. Last year we hosted our first Thanksgiving Dinner for our families and I obsessed on Pinterest until I found the perfect dishes to serve, the perfect ideas for centerpieces, and even decided to mull some cider in a crock pot and serve it with […]
Baby
Fall/Winter Carseat Safety: Diono Rainier Review
I wish I had known what I now know about car seats when purchasing and registering for our first seats. Like many new moms, I was lost in all of the propaganda surrounding which seat is best for baby, and became overwhelmed. I should have done more of my own research and considered what I […]
Foodie / Travel
Attention Moms on the Go: Contigo Travel Mug Review
As a mom of two under two who also works full time, I find myself constantly reaching for java. I don’t always get to enjoy a hot cup at home, but because I drive all over the state of NJ for work, I occasionally get to revel in a hot cup on my ride to […]
Recipes
Creamy Kefir Guacamole Recipe
With Labor Day Weekend quickly approaching, I was looking to spice up some old BBQ favorites to celebrate the end of a wonderful summer. We are a family who LOVES our guacamole, and I am always playing with recipes to give it more of a kick, or a different flavor than usual. Guacamole is such […]
Cooking / Foodie / Recipes
Apricot, Pear, and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
One of my all time favorite recipes is a Ricotta, Pear, and Apricot preserve pizza that I make for an appetizer at parties. I love the way the flavors melt together and make dinner seem more like dessert. So while wandering aimlessly in the grocery store looking for inspiration to get me out of my […]
Baby
Robeez Fall Fashion Collection Review
I never really thought about shoes for babies. I had always thought that shoes came when babies started walking. Not before. But then I found Robeez, and my mind was changed! Robeez have babies and toddlers in mind. “The premier baby shoe and sock brand since 1994, Robeez provides soft sole footwear that supports healthy […]
