Tweezers - every mom should have a pair for splinters and beauty emergencies. The Slant Tweezer beauty tool by Tweezerman is the best option in its class. It is easy-to-grip, ergonomic, and the elegant point is perfectly sharp. The tool even comes with a free sharpening guarantee! The standard slant tweezers are available in 3 […]
Have you ever noticed how powerful and exquisite some children's books are? Sometimes they are even more captivating, more able to teach...than adult novels and self-help titles. When I come across a well-done children's book, I tend to flip the pages, slowly - absorbing the details, the expressions, and the artwork. Harcourt recently sent us […]
We don't eat out often. With two small children, it's easier (and healthier and cheaper and more peaceful) to eat at home. That said, I can see that changing as our kids grow older because our 3-year-old gets so excited about going to restaurants...and she is so easy to take too (no need to worry […]
I try to keep baking basics in my pantry at all times: vanilla, flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, honey, cinnamon, wheat germ, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, oats, and nuts. That way, when one of my friends is in a funk or has the blues, I can bake something...and then present it in […]
Once upon a time, there was an Arizona mama [see left] who took lots and lots and lots of photos. Beautiful photos. Colorful photos. Emotion-filled photos. Frame-worthy photos. But they just sat on her computer. All they did was just sit, sit sit. And she did not like it - not one little bit. Then, […]
I am convinced of this: Being home every day, all day with small children is the hardest job ever. It's taxing to be a mindful, involved parent - to be gentle, patient, and positive day and night (yes, parenting does still happen at night). But it's worth it. And I wouldn't trade it for anything. […]
Let's talk suitcases. Do you prefer hard ones or soft ones? Duffels or backpacks or traditional suitcases? I like bags that are spacious, easy to roll, and that have pockets for shoes. Bonus Points if it "stands out" from all of the plain black bags on the conveyor belt at the baggage claim. The 30-Inch […]
Often when you are traveling, you don't always know where you'll end up - a fancy restaurant, a casual day at the beach, an afternoon snowed in at a cabin...that's part of the adventure of being away from home. But it can make packing a tad bit difficult since space is a high premium. As […]