I initially thought that 2 years and change was too young for board games, but we have two board games in particular that we really like to play as a family. They foster cooperation and learning to take turns. Both…
What’s in my Hospital Bag for Second Baby
I’m so so glad that when I first wrote a hospital bag post for my first baby, I went back and edited the post for what I used and didn’t use! Sometimes blogging definitely has its perks, like now when…
What You Need for the Best At-Home Gel Manicure
I love a gel manicure for vacations, weddings, and as a general pick-me-up. I haven’t been to a nail salon in months, so when I stumbled on a gel manicure kit that was less than $30, I thought WHY NOT!…
Isle of Paradise Tanning Drops Review
Any time there’s an easy way to get a glow, I’m in. My go-to sunless tanner for years was a lotion that built color as you put more on, even though it made me slightly orange. When I was in…
What to Buy at Target
Like so many other women, I buy a lot at Target – and a lot of random items. I started going there almost weekly when E was an infant, because it’s one of the few places where no one batted…
The Best Backyard Cafe Lights for Patios
Looking for inspiration on hanging string lights (sometimes known as cafe lights or bistro lights) in your backyard? Here’s how we use ours, and where to buy affordable outdoor LED backyard lights! We’ve done a ton of work to the…






