by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks, Doing Good
Did you know July is National Bereaved Parents Month? Truly, it’s an awful kind of a thing to have to recognize, but I’m so glad for it. For parents who have gone through this horrible tragedy, a dedicated time that more people can recognize their pain and...
by Kate Etue | Back to School Shopping, School Gear, Storage + Organization
If you’re going to plan for back to school, it makes sense to look for the best 2019-20 school year planner to help you…plan. So next up in our 2019 Back to School Shopping Guide, we’ve put together our favorites, no matter what kind of planning you...
by Kate Etue | Back to School Shopping, School Gear, Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks
While we’re talking fun school supplies, we have to discuss a few smart school supply organization hacks, tips and tricks Because while we love sharing the coolest backpacks of 2019 and other gear throughout our Back to School Shopping Guide, what do we do with...
by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings, Books for Kids, Kid Style
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing on July 20th, and our kids are so excited about it. Considering it’s an event that happened way before they were born, I love their enthusiasm. In fact, my son just checked out a bunch of moon...
by Kate Etue | DIY, Doing Good
This summer, I’m looking for fun new ways to engage my kids’ creativity, despite their best efforts to convince me that more Overwatch is the answer. So when I heard Kindness Crate subscription service, my interest was piqued from the name alone. Every other month,...
by Kate Etue | Fashion, Helpful Services
If you’re into the idea of staying out of stores but still keeping your wardrobe up to date, we may have a new option for you beyond StitchFix and Rent the Runway. I’ve recently had a chance to try out Infinitely LOFT, which allows you to borrow 3 items...
by Kate Etue | Father's Day Gifts
This Father’s Day, if you’re shopping for a dad who loves the outdoors — and struggling a little — I feel you! My husband would rather take my kids hiking and camping than pretty much anything else, and I love that so much. And yet it can be...
by Kate Etue | Family Travel
If you’re planning a family trip to one of our amazing national parks this summer, I want to recommend that you schedule some time to let your kids take part in the National Parks Junior Ranger program. This is a wonderful educational program that helps kids...
by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts
Remember when book-of-the-month-club and Columbia House were pretty much the only subscription gifts around? OMG, we’ve come a long way. Now there are subscription gifts for pretty much any hobby or interest, and they make a wonderful gift idea for...