Archives: Savvy Stories

A Weekend to Remember

The past few months have felt a little bit insane around here. With all the preparations for J’s birthday, baking and crafting projects galore, we had very little time to enjoy together as a family. But now the party is done and with the unseasonably

Spring Essentials: All White

White is in season this year…well I suppose it maybe feels like its in season every year….but what’s not to love?! White is such a clean, crisp color its is very appropriate for celebrating the launch of the warm weather.

Baby Meal Plan and the Booster Seat

For the past week and a bit meal times have become a battle, and not because J doesn’t want to eat…but rather because he has decided he no longer wants to be confined to a high chair.

The Book of Mom-some

You’ve heard of the Book of Awesome. It was awesome, but it missed many awesome mommy-related moments (to which I apply the label of Mom-some),

Easter Nail Art

Have some fun with the kids this Easter and paint your nails with a holiday theme! Follow this tutorial to make your own Easter nail art for your and your kids.

Beyonce Tries To Hide Baby Blue

Wow there have been a lot of celebrity baby bump and baby sightings this morning! Beyonce, who clearly didn’t subscribe to the Jessica Simpson diet when she was pregnant, was spotted leaving her doctor’s office in NYC today with baby … Continue read

Mean Girls Redux

This weekend I was transported back to high school. To mean girls. The girls who went out of their way to make you feel like you were less than, unimportant, unworthy, or just didn’t belong.

What story does your Easter egg tell?

When Toddler Approved selected Jan Brett’s “The Easter Egg” for the virtual book club and blog hop I was excited. We really enjoy Brett’s books. On Christmas Eve our family reads her version of “The Night Before Christmas.” When I told my daughters about

Baby shower – build a baby’s library

When I found out my sister was pregnant I knew that I would be planning a baby shower. The pressure was on. A million ideas danced around in my head. I had to pick a theme and then get down to creating. Fortunately, I had a lot of help from my 2 sister-in

Operation ‘Try To Hide The Baby Bump’ Has Officially Begun

Reese Witherspoon has yet to confirm this pregnancy even though  Us Magazine blasted it across their cover last week (for the record, Us is a pretty reputable source of news) but if we can judge by her clothing choices she most … Continue reading »