Mommy Blog

It's unavoidable. July is winding down and the enthusiasm for backyard bashes is still strong. Here are some tips to stay grill-happy this summer. Have it well-done. Pay extra care that meat is not undercooked to avoid the risks of…

Three-week-ago, myself, my husband and our newly 2-year-old daughter took our first family camping trip. "You are doing what?," is the question I kept getting asked when telling people we were taking a short camping trip with our…

I'm going to Blogher 13! Blogher is the biggest conference for woman in the country and takes place each year in a new city. Every brand will be at this event from - cleaning product to children toys and I'm hoping to connect with as…

I along with my husband traveled through Italy with our daughter Ava. She was only one at the time, so we wanted to find a way to still enjoy the things we like while ensuring her comfort. We found our Ergobaby Organic Baby Carrier was…

Happy Birthday! This passing Saturday I celebrated my daughter, Ava's second birthday with friends and family. As mentioned earlier in the month, I had planned her a Sesame Street party. As the big planner, my day started out a little…

Summer is here at last and what better way to enjoy it than taking your toddler for a picnic? I love picnicking! I love it so much that my water broke picnicking while pregnant with my daughter, Ava ;). Joking aside, I think that it's a…

My daughter Ava's birthday party is fast approaching! I've planned a Sesame Street themed party, but have yet to buy her a present. So, the last couple of days I have been thinking of a  'perfect' birthday present for her. I don't want…

Celeb Baby Laundry and Disney are celebrating the world’s most lovable, huggable bear! Winnie the Pooh! I grew up reading the classic A.A. Milne books and watched the animated show each Saturday as a kid. Now as a mom, my daughter is…

It's that time of the year again. The time of the year when you stuff your little girls huge winter jacket, boots and other winter clothing in the back of the closet. Out come the pretty summer dresses, jumpers, swimsuits and other cute…

What mom doesn't stress over their daughter's hair? Ava was born with a full set of hair from birth. By four months, her hair was so long that it would fall in her eyes. Being a first time mom I was unsure if it was even possible to take…

Is there any more agreed upon statement by parents than, "Where did time g0?". I honestly feel like I gave birth yesterday. My baby girl, Ava is already turning two on July 11th! Last year, I went all out for Ava's birthday. I threw her…

This weekend I decided to make summer cupcakes with Ava. I am a great everyday cook, but not as experienced with pastry cooking. I have made every kind of meal under the moon in my prized Le Creuset dutch oven, but when it comes to…