The holidays are coming! That's supposed to be celebratory, not a lament, but for millions of moms looking for the "it toy" of the year, it can be a struggle. Christmas shopping is hard enough, but when your realize your kids want the one thing they can't have, it can seem even more daunting. They … [Read more...]
Bra Shopping With Your Daughter: Tips For Being A ‘Supportive’ Mom
Possibly one of the most embarrassing, brave, and daunting questions a preteen girl can ask her mother is to go bra shopping. The other day, my 12-year-old daughter asked me to take her bra shopping. “I need to get fitted,” she said, all-knowingly. I was taken aback. Not because she needed bigger … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Tips!
Hard to believe that in just a few days the kiddies will be back to school! I don't know about you, but I have been wiping the tears from my eyes - tears of joy that is! Don't get me wrong, I love my children and really enjoy spending the summer months with them, however, it has presented some … [Read more...]
Three Times Shorts Shopping Was Exactly Like Mean Girls
“Get in, loser, we're going shopping!” It’s that time of year again. It’s the time of year when I remember none of my shorts fit properly and my kid is almost old enough to be embarrassed by that. So, with a great deal of reluctance, I venture out into the universe in search of stuff that covers my … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping Alone: How Parenting Has Changed Me
The evidence was staring me right in the face. Parenting has changed me. It’s not just that I can’t respond to a question with “Everything is awesome” without getting that stupid song stuck in my head. Under “Things Mom Likes To Do For Fun” on his mother’s day questionnaire, my son wrote “My … [Read more...]
How To Make The Most Of A Luxurious Staycation
For years we've struggled with the idea of travelling over the holiday season. We've had great experiences travelling to tropical paradises, ski getaways and everything in between during this time of year. It was always great to escape with the kids and each destination offered something wonderful … [Read more...]
Make Holiday Shopping A Breeze With These Apps
Holiday shopping can be stressful for some of us. Stepping into my nearby mall on any given weekend requires careful planning on my part. It's not a time to browse with a latte in hand, if you know what I mean! I definitely have a budget in mind for each person on my list. I've done my research and … [Read more...]
Lands’ End Invites You To 12 Hours Of #Together On Cyber Monday
We're getting into the mood for some holiday shopping now that we've had a taste of winter already! Traditionally this last weekend of November is the unofficial start to the gift shopping season and we've been keeping our eyes and ears open for great ideas. Retailers are dropping hints on social … [Read more...]
Christmas Is HOW Many Days Away?
I received a very alarming email this morning. I was going about my day, dealing with an overflowing inbox (as per usual) when Outlook informed me I had a brand new message. “There are only 49 days until Christmas!” the email happily announced. My face: I'm not sure if that fully … [Read more...]
The Holiday Shopping Experience!
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I'll admit that I started at the beginning of October..okay maybe September. You know, when you see soemthing "just right" for that someone on your list? Tackling a mall during the crush of the holiday season can be either exciting or scary but I know the … [Read more...]
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