by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor
Ok, say it with me…. Awwww.A huge pet peeve of mine when it comes to kid décor is the overabundance of safari and other unoriginal animal themes. However, thanks to the new Animal Print shop from animal photographer extraordinaire Sharon Montrose, I’m a...
by Stephanie Mayers | Entertainment + Media
Film fans in the New York area are preparing for the New York International Children’s Film Festival and we are too! Over the past 15 years, the NYICFF has become a huge family event, and a great chance to expose our kids to more than 100 films from 34...
by Stephanie Mayers | Books for Kids
Every February our communities focus on a very important part of our nation’s past during Black History Month. So I’m taking a cue from our schools and continuing the discussion about civil rights at home. Our pick to get the conversations rolling with...
by Stephanie Mayers | Toys + Playthings
We’ve seen plenty of soft books for babies, but none quite like the ones from this Etsy artist. Let’s just say your J Crew catalog may now be safe from that adorable baby stage when your playful little angel mimcs reading magazines just like...
by Stephanie Mayers | Toys + Playthings
I spent a good portion of my childhood coloring, drawing and creating and was very proud of what my mother assured me was some serious talent. I can’t even imagine how excited I would have been if she then had one of my creations turned into a doll from my very...
by Stephanie Mayers | Fashion
After taking the time to blow dry my mane, the last thing I want to do is pull on a claustrophobic thick wool hat and destroy all my hard work. So what? Just suffer the cold? Deal with the hat head? Etsy artist Cheryl Bryan has my answer. We just...
by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor
While we may not be the kind of family to have our last name on a welcome mat outside our front door, it doesn’t mean we aren’t super proud of our clan. So, when my anniversary came around this past year I thought, sure, a traditional romantic tribute for...
by Stephanie Mayers | Uncategorized
I don’t have many strong beliefs but one thing I feel very passionately about is travel. We have just this one world provided to us and I believe it is our responsibility as global citizens to get to know it a bit beyond our own backyards. I fully plan on...
by Stephanie Mayers | Books for Kids
We do quite a bit of reading in our house especially now that bedtime has somehow extended to an hour. The hour mostly involves the reading and re-reading of a single book over and over and over. So I know a book has gotten a major kiddo thumbs up when it makes the...
by Stephanie Mayers | Family Travel
I have a soft spot for stitch art and it’s not just because I live in the embroidery capital of the world (yes, there is such a place). As a gal who can’t even sew a button onto a pair of pants, I greatly admire those patient enough to create detailed...
