If you’ve been here before, you know that we live in Chicago, where winters can be loooong. When Goldfish Swim School reached out in February & asked if we wanted to try out a couple months of swimming lessons, I jumped at the opportunity! I was really looking forward to getting the kids active & […]

We’ve been enjoying the sun & sand this summer, & I’ve teamed up with Babyshop to share some adorable summer wardrobe for kids! Perfect for a day at the beach, these items offer SPF 50+ so you can feel good about spending all the time outdoors that you want. Read on to see these summer […]

At 11:25pm  on February 29, 2016 the contractions began. After a few episodes of Braxton Hicks, somehow I knew this was really it– BABY TIME!!!! By midnight we were on our way to the hospital. With a 45 minute drive… I’m 40 weeks, today is my due date! This pregnancy has FLOWN by!! I know […]

If you’ve ever watched my Instagram Stories, you probably already guessed that our favorite kids’ art supplies are from OOLY! Art was always my favorite class in school, so it makes my heart so happy to see how much Gio… We’re in full vacation mode as I type this from my mom’s house in South […]

If you’re looking for a lighter version of the traditional spaghetti & meatballs dish, try this! Turkey meatballs & “noodles” from spaghetti squash. Easy & much healthier (: Here’s what I use: 1 lb extra lean, all natural turkey 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I used toasted whole wheat bread, crumbled up) 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1 […]

I keep a ton of stuff in my diaper bag. (Which is why it weighs 85 pounds.) But here are some of my diaper bag essentials/favorites! 1. Kate Spade Stevie Diaper Bag & Changing Pad in Black. This was a gift & I love it. It was on clearance at the Kate Spade outlet… Score! It […]

My kids were soooo excited to partner with Lego to show you the Lego Duplo Steam Train! It’s a push & go train with lights, sounds, & action bricks for the track. As a mom, I love that we can spend quality time together doing something fun while the kids are also learning. It improves […]

If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids (that aren’t candy!!) I got you covered. I’m sharing my top gift ideas that will provide endless fun– Gabi & Gio love these things & I know your kids will, too! For good, wholesome family fun, Goliath Games has you covered with fun interactive games […]

How fun is this rainbow cake?! It would be perfect for a rainbow themed party, or for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Read on to see how we used food coloring & a simple box mix to create this colorful treat. What we used: Cake mix + water, veg. oil, eggs (We did this at […]

If you’re looking for cute & easy Halloween snack ideas for kids, these Monster Rice Krispies are super fun to make! We used icing, sprinkles & candy eyes to create these adorable, not-so-spooky little monsters 🙂 Read on to see how you can make your own! I love doing cooking & baking activities with my […]

I can’t believe summer is almost over and it’s time to shop for back to school already! Today I’m sharing my favorite school shoes for the kids that we’ve been getting year after year. pediped has over 120 designs for… We put BOGS boots to the test on a recent hike and I can’t wait to tell […]

I wrote this when Gio was smaller & never published it but figured it might be useful to those who are expecting! I added a few things that aren’t in the video, you can see them in the list below.… Here’s a list of my favorite things I used during my first pregnancy. Some of […]

I super last minute threw together some St. Patricks’s Day activities & I figured I’d share them with you guys! I made 2 printable rainbow activities for kids & 2 treat bag toppers, free for the takin’: The printable activities can be used with a few different supplies: Froot Loops Dot markers Pom poms These rainbow […]

My baby is 1?? Wasn’t he just in my belly?! Be right back, I have to go take him to get his driver’s license… Haha, just kidding (; What better way to celebrate my little “wild thing” turning 1 than with… Gio’s first year has been such a crazy ride! I remember other moms telling me […]