I swore I would never get a jumper for my baby, but once he started to crawl I changed my mind.  I realized how much he needed a safe place to play where he would be happy while I accomplished small tasks around the house.  Sometimes I just need some extra time to clean the [...]

A good cup of tea is a staple in our partly British household, and our electric kettle gets a lot of use. It’s so convenient being able to boil water in seconds without relying on the stove. Our kettle has been going strong since we received it as a wedding gift more than three years [...]

My husband and I swore we wouldn’t join Sam’s Club or any other warehouse club “just because we’re having a baby.” The nearest club is about 30 miles away, and we wouldn’t save enough on things like diapers and wipes to make it worth our while. The game changed though when we learned we’d have [...]

Even though I don’t use Dr. Brown’s bottles, I was a big fan of their bottle brush for a while. I handwash my baby’s bottles because I want to ensure that they’re spotless…and it’s a great way to unwind! The features I love about the Dr. Brown’s brush include a sponge at one end (crucial [...]

I was eight months pregnant and grudgingly getting ready for another day at work, when the unthinkable happened; in all my pregnant clutziness, I knocked my treasured Sedu Straightener off of the bathroom vanity…and into the toilet! Don’t worry–the straightener was unplugged at the time! I always put the toilet cover down when using any [...]

I grew up with my own miniature flatware and dish set from Oneida, and I loved it. I remember how important I felt to be able to use my own “bunny spoon” or “bunny fork”…and even the “bunny knife” when I was a big girl. The flatware was so durable that it lasted through all [...]

Real Simple has been my favorite lifestyle magazine for years. There are so many little touches that make it stand out from the rest. The cover is always minimally designed with a simple, yet eye-catching photograph. On the spine of each issue is an inspirational quote. There are no screaming headlines or logos in neon [...]