
Fall is my favorite season, with crisp temperatures, colorful leaves and perfect sweater weather. It’s also the beginning of soup season, which Mazzy and Harlow are finally beginning to appreciate.
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When Hershey’s gave me the opportunity to gift boxes of their new hazelnut KISSES, I decided to give them to my readers. Fans who paid close enough attention to notice my hidden giveaway.
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Yesterday I showed you before pictures of Mazzy and Harlow’s bedroom in the summer house. Now it’s time for the AFTER!
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Remember when The Land of Nod redecorated Mazzy and Harlow’s room in the city? Well, now they’re back to do something about the total lack of decor in their room out east!
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10/06/15
The Moffice Gets a Makeover!
The Container Store reorganized the Mommy Shorts office which was much needed! Check out the before and after pics and enter to win a $500 gift card to makeover your moffice.
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When my parents redid the basement of our house when I was growing up, they painted the walls and threw down something resembling plastic grass on the floor. This is a bit more sophisticated.
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Lunchbox notes can be used to profess love, reinforce expectations, inflict worry, etc, etc. What does your lunchbox note say about you?
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09/18/15
44 Hangry Kid Problems
From forgetting to bring snacks to after school pick-up to giving your kid the wrong cup, here are 44 hangry kid problems you want to do your best to avoid. TRUST ME.
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One of my goals this year is to start having dinners as a family, now we are back in the city, school has started and we are back in our normal routine.
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08/31/15
My Family at their Hangriest
The only thing worse than an angry child is a HANGRY child.
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08/26/15
Big News! Mazzy Took a Shower!
Typically, Mazzy reacts to the suggestion she take a shower instead of a bath like I’ve asked to trap her in a cage with a bear. But this summer, I was determined to make it happen.
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08/18/15
Crafts Preschoolers Can Do
Today, Harlow and I are testing out Koala Crate, a craft subscription service for preschoolers and giving away a 6 month subscription! You can tell from Harlow’s face, she takes her reviews VERY SERIOUSLY.
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It’s time for the finals of the “Big Mess Little Kid” photo contest! That means 15 of the biggest messes are being put to a vote and you get to determine the winner.
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08/04/15
Playing Paris in NYC
Janie and Jack dressed Mazzy in their new Coral Carousel collection and asked me to take her and a friend out for a Parisian inspired play date in NYC. Sure….. pull my leg, why don’t you.
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There’s one week left before the #bigmesslittlekid finals. From overzealous lipstick application to extreme home makeovers, here are some of the top contenders.
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