“Life flies by in seconds” –Gracie – Ben Folds Every parent knows that time speeds up the second you have a baby, as time is measured in days, then weeks, then months, and finally years – andĀ before you know it, you’re the one uttering the words that you heard a million times prior to having […]
The best way to shop for groceries
The best way to shop for groceries is to not step foot in the grocery store at all. You’re probably wondering, “how is that even possible?” And no: it’s not ordering things like granola bars and toilet paper on Amazon. Real groceries: produce and all. Maybe you are one of the people on this planet […]
Best Places to Order Personalized Stationery When You Have One Million Thank You Notes to Write
One of my most popular posts is “how to write thank you notes for baby gifts,” which is something apparently people search for frequently. This topic is especially relevant for me right now, since I’m currently churning out thank you notes daily. I actually enjoy writing thank you notes and actually writing with a pen […]
For those that despise ironing, the J-4000 Jiffy Garment Steamer is your solution
I was given the ultimate gift this Christmas: the gift of the J-4000 Jiffy Garment Steamer, so I can successfully avoid ironing. This is a true gift, straight from the heart, from my mother who hates wrinkles. Let’s back up for a minute. My mother, a very particular and successful career woman, cannot stand two […]
How one photo with a caption posted on Facebook will transform children’s lives in Brooklyn
Do you follow the Humans of New York blog on Facebook? I started following a few months ago, and absolutely love the photographs and interview snippets photographer Brandon posts every day. Lately, Iāve been bursting into emotional tears with each of his latest posts. About a week ago, one photograph of a little boy he […]
Pancakes Made Easy (and less messy!) with a Pancake Batter Dispenser
For years, I’ve wanted this pancake thing that squirts out even amounts of batter. In my organization shopping spree at Target, in which I bought two entire shopping carts worth of bins to organize the garage that looks like a hoarder’s daydream, I saw the yellow pancake batter dispenserĀ and sneaked it into the cart, and […]