"I'm going to be ghosty spider for Halloween and Christmas." That's the whole answer, Reader. We've been asking our 3-year-old what she wants to be for Halloween, and that's what we got, delivered like she was giving me the weather forecast. Ghosty. Not ghost. Ghosty spider. Here's how it happened. A boy in her preschool class (she calls him her best boyfriend, and I'm not ready) said he's going to be Spider-Man. So naturally she's being a Ghost-Spider to match. She's seen Spidey and His...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Mama! College football starts tomorrow in our house. Our daughter is around it constantly, cheering before she even understands why, but this season she picked up something new, our alma mater chant. She's spent this entire week walking around yelling "We Are" and waiting for someone to yell back "Penn State." She has no idea what a first down is. Doesn't matter. She's got the chant, and that's enough. Toddlers apparently absorb team traditions faster than they absorb "please don't put...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Three things had been sitting on my list for weeks, Reader. Schedule a mammogram (hello 40). Book my annual eye exam. Reschedule a call with our financial advisor. Yesterday I finally sat down, set my 25 minute timer, and stayed distraction free until it went off. That's the Pomodoro method, a productivity tool I use every day. One task Twenty five minutes Full focus Then a five minute break. Officially you repeat that four times before a longer break. I did one round and called it done. It's...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader Okay, I owe you a little explanation for where I've been. Italy. I was in Italy. My daughter ate her weight in gelato, rode trains, planes, and ferries, and watched Vesuvius from her window in Sorrento like she owned the place. It was chaotic, it was magical, and I have zero regrets. Watch the reel here because it says it all better than I can. And yes, I planned the whole thing in a spreadsheet. Because of course I did. ✈️ The Ultimate Travel Planner is here! If you have a trip...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friend! Real talk: Have you ever turned off a show and immediately regretted it because your toddler completely lost it? Like, full meltdown. Face on the floor. Screaming like you just told them they can never have ice cream again. Yeah. Me too. Here's what I've learned after way too many late nights reading Reddit threads and watching approximately 47 different preschool shows with my daughter: In my opinion, it's not the screen time itself. It's WHAT they're watching. Some shows wind...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi mama! You know that feeling when you buy a "perfect" toy and it sits untouched on the shelf while your kid plays with a cardboard box? Yeah, me too. So when I discovered three toys that my 2.5-year-old has played with every single day for months (and made by a small business right in my Colorado hometown) I knew I had to tell you about them. Read the New Blog Here: Best Montessori Silicone Toys: A Mom’s Baby Bertie Review Here's what makes these different: They're soft silicone (no loud...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Mama, I see you over there with 147 tabs open in your brain, trying to remember if today is library day while also Googling "how to get spaghetti sauce out of white shirts" (again). What if I told you that the same AI tools I use every day as a Sr. IT Project Manager to streamline million-dollar projects can also help you plan a week's worth of dinners your picky eater will actually touch or turn your Sunday brain dump into an actual doable to-do list? I just dropped a brand new blog post...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friend! So I've spent the last few months collecting wisdom from everywhere (Reddit parenting forums, playground conversations, and those late-night group texts with fellow mamas) and I found something wonderful: a treasure trove of low-stimulation shows that kids actually love, and parents can live with. If you've ever felt that pit in your stomach watching your child glued to a screen, eyes glazed over, only for them to have a total breakdown when you turn it off... you're not alone. And...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Mama, I know, I know—it’s been a minute since I’ve popped into your inbox! After the way we were all bombarded with approximately 4,000 Black Friday and Cyber Monday emails every single hour, I figured the kindest gift I could give you was one less notification to swipe away. You're welcome! In all seriousness, I took an intentional step back during the end of 2025. Between soaking up every cozy, chaotic second of the holiday season with my family and pouring my heart into building my Etsy...
10 months ago • 2 min read