That’s right honey, you can’t win

That’s right honey, you can’t win

by | Fashion

While I’ve never taken my husband to task for only buying three lemons instead of the dozen I requested (“Who asks for a dozen lemons anyway?”), I have to confess that I avoid sending him to the grocery store because…well, whatever he gets is...
Finally, a cool backpack diaper bag

Finally, a cool backpack diaper bag

by | Baby

I have nothing against backpack diaper bags. In fact, with four kids in tow, I completely understand their usefulness. I just haven’t yet found one that fits my style. And while I can’t say I’ll be trading in my beloved leather bag anytime soon,...
Accessories make the world go round. (Says us.)

Accessories make the world go round. (Says us.)

by | Fashion

Now that I’m expecting baby number two, accessories are the only fashion items I will allow myself to indulge in. I mean, who knows what form my figure will take after I pop out this little dude? To that end, I will certainly be hitting up Style Tryst, a new...
Diaper bags that go beyond the diaper phase

Diaper bags that go beyond the diaper phase

by | Baby

Having a baby right at the change of season is very dangerous for my wallet because it’s far too easy to rationalize a new diaper bag purchase. Something swanky. Something current. Something that makes me feel more stylish and less enormous and leaky than...
Looking for the non-diaper bag diaper bag?

Looking for the non-diaper bag diaper bag?

by | Baby

Just when I think I’m over diaper bags, I see the new It diaper bag and I think I must have it. However, what I really need is a non-diaper bag diaper bag. In other words, one that functions like a diaper bag, but really is just a cool bag.[don’t miss a...
Mary Poppins, eat your heart out

Mary Poppins, eat your heart out

by | Uncategorized

I remember when I was a kid watching Mary Poppins, and I couldn’t figure out how she could fit so much stuff in her purse. And then, when I had my first baby, I got all wistful over the thought of a cute, bottomless carpet bag that would fit all the necessities...
Backpacks aren’t just for the kiddos

Backpacks aren’t just for the kiddos

by | Uncategorized

I’m off to the park and I have my twelve-month-old in one arm, diaper bag on my shoulder, another hand holds the sand toys, my three-year-old needs my hand to get down the stairs and maybe we’ll need a blanket to sit on… wait, I’m out of hands....