The afternoon, before the chaos of dinner prep and bedtime routines, is one of my favorite time of day (second only to a quiet evening when the kids are down). We play some fun music, open the windows (because, California) and pull out the coloring books and crafts projects while Henry works on his homework. Working […]
Outdoor Play
This post is sponsored by Zappos. Maybe I was naive, but once we moved from an apartment with zero outdoor space to our house with a lot of outdoor space, I thought my kids would just wander outside themselves coming in with jars of bugs and skinned knees on the first day. But without any […]
Let’s Pick a Dress!
Every summer there seems to be enough formal events that I find myself itching to buy a new special occasion dress as the weather starts getting warmer. This summer in particular, it’s extra special because my older sister is getting married in the desert of Southern Utah! Will you help me pick a dress? This post is in […]
Mini Break
We’re taking a mini break today with Edie and Dot at my new favorite spot in downtown Oakland, Blue Bottle Coffee. It seems to be on the way home from all of our afternoon so I’m always finding an excuse to stop in and grab a drink and snack. Come follow along on our outing… This […]