May 7, 2021 Our three-state treasure hunt for crystals and rocks On our recent spring break trip, one thing became abundantly clear: our kiddo is obsessed with crystals and gemstones. Z has always loved rocks…
May 1, 2021 My quest for the ultimate olive jacket Fashionistas everywhere agree that the olive “utility” jacket is a wardrobe must for any season. I’ve been a fan of this closet staple for…
April 11, 2021 I finally splurged on these best-selling comfy travel pants Do Athleta’s Brooklyn Ankle Pants live up to the hype? Before I answer that question, let me say that I am naturally skeptical about…
April 7, 2021 Do all nonbinary kids like to shop this much? Z coming out as nonbinary has resulted in a lot of clothes shopping. Fortunately, I love to shop for clothes – especially for our…
March 20, 2021 I ranked all my comfy pants from worst to best It seems crazy that I’ve worn comfy pants for a year straight, but that’s one of the only positive side effects of pandemic life….
December 26, 2020 Unpacking my Christmas swan obsession I have a fondness for collecting. Since early childhood, I’ve loved mermaids so my mermaid collection is vast and unruly, spanning multiple rooms. I…
December 25, 2020 The best holiday gifts I got myself Did you give yourself any good holiday gifts this year? I did. If you think I’m about to wax poetic about spiritual gifts I…
December 24, 2020 Introducing Xage’s Creations We are proud of our amazing kiddo for many reasons, but their creativity and artistry are definitely at the top of the list. Since…
November 27, 2020 Friday Favorites: holiday gift ideas for him Is it me, or are guys are perennially hard to buy gifts for? Too often, they either don’t have a hobby or they already…
November 20, 2020 Friday Favorites: holiday gift ideas for her Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I’ve been chipping away at mine for a while, and now I’m starting to really get into…