As you know if you’ve been following along for awhile, I love holidays, and Easter is the first big one of spring and typically, the first big family get-together since December. Our Easters have ranged from big celebrations with family…
Disney World With Toddlers and Small Children
We just got back from a whirlwind trip to Disney World with all three kids and… it was magical! I know you were all expecting me to say it was a disaster and to tell you not to go until…
Surviving the First Night Out Post-Baby
This Friday, Andrew and I had our first night out since having baby Charlotte. Honestly, it was so much easier than the first time we left James, and I’m so glad we went out without the kids even if it…
Spring Bucket List
I’m really enjoying coming up with these bucket lists every season (see my fall list and winter list). It inspires me to get out of the house and do more fun things and adventures with our family. It’s easier to…
My Favorite Spring Activities for Toddlers and Babies
I love watching James and Charlotte and now Brooks grow and develop, and it’s easier in some ways not to have to carry them everywhere, but I miss the days of being able to go outside and have them just…
Tips for Surviving the Winter with a Baby and/or Toddler
Anyone else get completely stir crazy in the winter? Come January/February, the cold seems never-ending and makes it hard to get out of the house and burn off energy, which my kids badly need. But holing up inside all day…
How to Survive a Road Trip with a Baby and a Toddler
Once we had kids (and before we moved), we used to leave the city almost every weekend, especially during the summer. Hence, we’ve taken James on road trips from the time he was a little baby and have learned quite…
The Cutest Holiday Pajamas for Kids
I used to think it was silly to buy holiday pajamas…until I had kids. Now, I start shopping for holiday pajamas for kids as soon as Halloween is over. Let’s be serious, there’s nothing cuter than a family picture with…
Holiday Gifts for Teachers
I think shopping for holiday gifts for teachers stresses me out more than any other holiday shopping I have to do. I am so grateful to James and Charlotte’s teachers for all that they do for them and how they’ve…
Family Winter Bucket List + My New Approach to Staying Sane in the Winter with Kids
Every season, I like to put together a list of things I want to accomplish with my family, but I find it especially important to put together a family winter bucket list to keep us occupied when the weather is…
How to Get Up and Down Stairs With a Stroller
Before we had James we live in a brownstone that has had stairs. We loved the apartment but it a) wasn’t the most baby friendly and b) trying to navigate the stairs with a stroller, dog and maybe groceries or diapers seemed like a nightmare. Ultimately we ended up finding a place that made more sense nearby and moved right before James arrived. However, we spent a lot of time researching how to navigate stairs with a baby/stroller/dog etc. This came in handy when the first few months of living there the elevator continuously broke and I ended up hoofing it up and down two flights of stairs anyway. And mind you, city living and traveling gets you pretty good at stair lugging. So here are my top tips for getting up and down stairs with a stroller.
How to Overcome Mom Guilt
Mom guilt. It’s probably one of the hardest parts about becoming a mom for me other than learning not to get triggered or frustrated when my kids are fighting, tantruming and whining. But I actually think mom guilt is one…