Favorite Things Archives

10/14/19

Two summers ago, Mazzy started bringing home miniature clay foods that she made in her stop motion class.

09/26/19

Why We Need Mattel’s New Gender-Neutral Doll

Yesterday, Mattel introduced Creatable World, which is a doll that starts as gender neutral and comes with a set of accessorizes to allow kids to play with it however they like.

09/11/19

Back to School with Mini Boden

Check out all our back-to-school selections from Mini Boden and enter to win a $500 @Boden gift card!

08/30/19

Box Tops for Education Goes Digital

Since Box Tops launched, over 70,000 schools have collectively earned more than $913 million through a joint effort by parents, students, and teachers.

08/06/19

This Week in Mommy Shorts

Sunday was my anniversary! You know you’ve been married to someone for 12 years when you get dressed separately and accidentally coordinate your outfits.

07/08/19

Celebrate Your Wins Like Megan Rapinoe

I think we all should take a cue from Megan Rapinoe and celebrate our wins! Even if our wins are way smaller than winning the World Cup.

06/18/19

How I Knew I Was Done Having Kids And Why I Chose The Paragard® IUD

Sometimes, I think that if I had started having kids earlier in my life (I was 34 when I had my first), I might have gone for a third. But then I remind myself of a few things…

06/05/19

The Best Things To Do with Kids In NYC

I’ve written a lot about various things to do with kids in NYC, but I’ve never written one post with all my favorite activities in one place. This is for all the people who ask me for recommendations on Instagram every day!

05/29/19

Olympic Runner Calls Out Nike for Not Supporting Pregnant Athletes

When Montano became pregnant, she was sponsored by Nike. When she told them the news, they said they would pause her contract until she began competing again.

05/21/19

Ramping Up My House Clothes for Summer

As you guys know, I am most definitely NOT a fashion blogger. But when Comfortiva contacted me to put together four different outfits to show off their summer sandal collection, I was not about to turn them down.

05/20/19

Why I Will Continue to Voice My Pro-Choice Position

Whether or not you had an abortion, what your reasons were and if you feel compelled to share your story— it is all your choice and nobody else’s business.

05/16/19

What Meghan Markle and Amy Schumer’s Photos Tell Us About New Motherhood

My goal is not to shame Meghan. It’s to praise Amy for making the image of new motherhood we usually see on social media more complete.

05/08/19

Local Family Guide: Providence

If your family is planning a trip to New England, Providence, RI is a city not to be missed! It’s a thriving city that packs in lots of beauty, culture, and memorable experiences for the whole family.

05/02/19

What if a Jewish Girl had Instagram during the Holocaust?

We all know Eva’s Holocaust story does not have a happy ending. It’s all the more striking to tell it with location stickers and gifs.

05/01/19

Local Family Guide: Denver

Denver has so much to offer when it comes to family friendly activities— the zoo, the children’s museum and excellent ice cream. And as an added bonus, your spring break might feature a bunch of snow!