Queen of the Land of Twigs 'N Berries
Motherhood, Chicago Style
As happy as I am to hear birds chirping and see flowers blooming, there is one thing that I am dreading: Spring Daylight Savings Time. Springing forward is just about the worst thing you can do to a parent if you ask me…do we REALLy need to wake up any earlier? I don’t think so. […]
Thanks to Eirene, the lovely GIT mom, for taking over my blog for today so I can spend some time enjoying the holiday season with my little guys. She is a wonderful resource for moms like me who tend to get stressed and overwhelmed during the holiday season, and today she is sharing her ideas […]
This weekend the cutest ghosts, goblins and ghouls will be out parading the neighborhoods. But in the spirit of Halloween, we have to tell you; something scary is hiding in your beauty products. If you are like the average family who uses 9-12 different products per day, this means you and your little ladybug or […]
As a mom of two boys, I have been disappointed with the variety of clothes available compared to the plethora of outfits available for little girls. Thankfully, that will no longer be the case thanks to the brand new line Citizen Smalls. Sarah, founder of the sustainable, soft, modern kids’ apparel line, has dreamed up […]
Motherhood is the greatest adventure. Like all great adventures, it is filled with unknowns and so many questions. You have this new little life and a new role as a mama. Your day now consists of sleeping whenever possible, as well as continually being covered in spit up and baby poop! How do you meet […]
Three fun and easy games to play with your little one from our friends at Lil’ Kickers Chicago. This is a guest post. After being cooped up all winter long, Chicago families are more than ready to explore and play outside! Whether you’re choosing to kick back in one of the city’s best parks, chill […]
Remember when a preschool birthday party meant gathering in someone’s home to bat around a few balloons, streaking through the hallways like sugared-up cheetahs, and pausing just long enough to enjoy home-baked cake? We still think this sounds like a wonderfully age-appropriate celebration. Unfortunately, many city families just don’t have the space, and many of […]
“Sunday Funday” has taken on a whole new meaning in our house, and it is all because of Big Blue Swim School. My formerly timid little boys have come out of their shells and are making many great advances like floating on their backs, being brave enough to submerge themselves in water, and just plain […]