Years ago our friends had the most innovative piece of furniture- a daybed that pulled out into a king size bed for when they had guests. I thought it was so cool to have something that could function as a…
The Best Ride-On Suitcases for Kids: Tested by A Mom of 3
Getting through the airport with 3 little kids is no small feat. We typically fly with one travel stroller that can fold up and go right in the plane’s overhead, but sometimes our flights are early or late and our…
The Best Art Supplies and Craft Kits for Kids
Every parent has been there: you want to foster your child’s inner Picasso, but the reality of a craft explosion in the living room or acrylic paint on the walls is enough to make you lock the supply closet and…
Mom Hacks: Summer Adventure Packing Hacks with Kids
I started putting together a post of just beach hacks and realized that so many of these work for any kind of summer adventure with kids. As a mom of 3 little kids (right now they’re ages 3, 5, and…
Hyatt Centric Wall Street Review: Our Go-To NYC Hotel
Finding the perfect home base in New York City is always a balancing act. You want the skyline views and the “city that never sleeps” energy, but when you’re traveling with a full crew (most of them under the age…
Best Gifts for 5 Year Old Boys (2026)
Five is such an incredible age. As they bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten, 5-year-old boys are fueled by boundless energy and an insatiable curiosity about how absolutely everything works. They are becoming so much more independent, mastering new…