Diary of a Wimpy Kid has sold over 150 million copies, making it one of the bestselling children’s series of all times. Author Jeff Kinney is a verified celebrity in the genre, and was even named one of Time magazine’s Most Influential People.
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Dr. Harvey Karp on How to Stop Tantrums
Anyone else feel like their toddler’s tantrums have gotten more frequent, and more intense during the pandemic? We’re not sure if it’s all the extra time at home, less time at preschool or Mom’s fuse being shorter these days, but we’re hearing from a lot of friends that tantrums are getting real.
A Conversation with Motivational Guru Gabby Bernstein
When I first heard about the concept of “manifesting,” and the idea that you can attract whatever you want, I’ll admit it sounded a bit…well….far-fetched. But getting to know New York Times best-selling author and Oprah-named “new thought leader’ Gabby Bernstein quickly changed my mind.
Upgrading Your WFH Life With Jonathan Adler
If you’re feeling like you need a reboot, some little changes can go a long way, according to designer, author and potter Jonathan Adler. Jonathan shares some tips on how to create a space you’ll love working in and upgrade your WFH life.
Emma Heming Willis: Blended Family, Silver Linings, and a New Skincare Launch
When we heard about Emma Heming Willis’ new all-natural line, CocoBaba, we couldn’t wait to hear more. These vegan products for women just launched in the United States and we chatted with Emma about the details of the line, her best entrepreneur advice, her famous blended family, raising resilient children, pandemic silver linings and more.
When Do We Start Chores? (plus a freebie!)
Chores make the world go round in our family – especially during the past year while we’ve had A LOT of time at home. Helping out look so differently for each kiddo and it’s hard to know exactly when to start. Our answer? Right now! In the...
Gardening with Kids: Fun For All Ages!
Since we’re planning on still spending more time at home this spring and summer, gardening is at the top of our list. We found a fantastic new book, Gardening for Kids: Learn, Grow and Get Messy with Fun STEAM Projects, which has a ton of ways to get your kids into the dirt this season. We spoke with Washington-based author (and mom) Brandy Stone, about her book, background and her favorite tips for turning your kids into green thumbs!
DIY Rainbow Craft
Thank you to Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Moms for sharing! Saving egg cartons is a great idea because they are a perfect material for kids crafts. This idea from Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Moms is super fun! Materials: Egg cartons; Foam board, cardboard, or any old box. Craft...
Pi Day! Are You Celebrating?
Pi Day is tomorrow, March 14! In this house, we’ll take just about any excuse to celebrate. Having bigger kids that can get into the meaning of Pi and the history behind the concept is cool, but also there’s pie. So, we’ll leave it to you to...
Prioritizing Self Care from Kimberly Snyder (Even When You’re Never Alone)
Does anyone else feel like in the past year they haven’t been alone—truly alone—for more than a handful of times? Ironically, staying isolated at home can mean not being very isolated (ever!) from your kids. Without any time to ourselves, many of us are catching up on...
Fully Charged Living with Meaghan Murphy
Every time we interview Meaghan Murphy, her commitment to finding the “Yay” in the everyday is contagious. Her Instagram is also like a shot of sunshine, full of ideas and strategies to find joy, from workouts to mind shifts. She's also a super fun mom to three...
Our Picks From The Studio McGee + Target Line
We could hardly contain ourselves when we saw that Studio McGee has partnered with Target to create their very own line. The work they create has been an inspiration to us for year so when we leapt at the chance to put together our favorites from their newly released...
5 Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions
Not big into resolutions? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, January 17th has been unofficially dubbed National Ditch Your Resolutions day. So, if by this week you’ve forgotten the new you you’d planned to be, no worries! Here are...
A Note for the New Year
As one of the most challenging years I’ve ever endured comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what has transpired and mindfully creating setting intentions for how […]
Who We Play For
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death amongst student athletes and on school campuses? And that 1 in 300 kids have an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk? That’s why the parents behind Who We Play For (WWPF) formed a...
Horderly: Tips for Organizing a Home Office
These days, it’s more common than ever to have a child learning from home or a parent working from home. So home offices—once used only at homework time or on weekends—or front and center. That’s why we asked the experts at Horderly to share their simple 5-step...
DIY Facial with Cate Campbell from SKIN and WAX
With most of the country shut down and people working remotely from home, it can be easy to start slacking off on self care. I say now is the best time to keep up with your skin care at home. Actually let’s take it to the next level! Now is the...
Covid-19 and Your Family’s Mental Health with Oasis
We are now midway through the second month of social distancing and if you’re a parent struggling to stay motivated under an avalanche of worry and daily responsibilities, you are not alone. Think all the way back to mid-March, when there was a flood of freshly...
5 Activities That Will Still Make the Weekend Special
With information and updates about COVID-19 coming at almost an hourly rate, I know a lot of mamas who are weary of getting their families out more than required. In light of that, I rounded up 5 different activities that could still bring some different fun to your...
Family Scheduling – Camp By Mama
Running a household with kids can feel a lot like herding cats—nobody ever stops moving, and usually in different direction, only stopping every so often for a cuddle. Or maybe it’s more like being a cruise ship director, trying to keep fun going and chaos to a...