I love giving people gifts. . . when I know what to give them. Otherwise, buying a present can be stressful. If you're stumped on what to buy your husband or partner for Father's Day, have them do some of...
Have you ever been that parent … you know, the one who’s sweating profusely, pushing a mountain of kid stuff through the airport while leaving a trail of toys, blankets and food particles behind you? There is no reason...
Have big plans for international travel this summer? Here are some quick tips on how to obtain your child’s passport quickly and efficiently.
Set up an appointment at a U.S. Postal Service location.
You can get passport photos taken at...
Any mom who openly refers to their adorable child by using an expletive is my people. I love moms online and in my everyday life who discuss their struggles, their (slight?) dependency on alcohol and their (sometimes?) desire to...
This is a series of posts by our contributor Amy, where she shares fun and easy art projects that she does with her 5-year-old daughter, Sara. All of the homemade art projects are designed for and/or by Sara and...
(This post is sponsored by the San Mateo County Fair.)
It's Summer! And there is no better place to experience summer than a fair! Don't you remember the sounds of carnival rides, the soft, huge stuffed animals, and smell of...
When I got pregnant somewhat unexpectedly, that news alone was shocking. But then to find out we were having twins…there were really no words.
We decided to tell our families that we were pregnant last year on Mother’s Day...
This week has been marked by the untimely deaths of two of my heroes: Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. I’ve been experiencing feelings of shock, disbelief, and morose. Bummed that the world has lost two fabulous artists in fashion...
Next week, Kate takes over full time on Friday Faves, since her previous posts have been popular with all of you! Before she does, I'm taking Friday Faves out for a spin to introduce our new, waaaaay more readable...
This weekend, my husband and a bunch of friends are going to Avila Beach for a guys' weekend. Not to be outdone, my girlfriends and I are going to have a good old-fashioned sleepover WITH ALL NINE of our...
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