Monthly Archives: May 2012
My ebay “Deal for Real”…J Crew bubble necklace
We love to share ways to get a good deal on this blog so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to gab about my new steal for real. I rarely splurge on jewelry but have been drooling over this JCrew necklace for the last two years. Priced at $150 dollars, I just can’t bring myself … Continue reading
Moms: Are we the ones with separation issues?
Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you. -Khalil Gibran Yesterday, for the very first time, I left my son in the care of complete strangers. … Continue reading
One Year Ago Today- To Jan With Love
One year ago to this very day I received the phone call that stopped my world from spinning. My aunt Jan, with whom I am very close, had suffered a massive brain hemorrhage and the likelihood that she would survive the night was very slim. I will not recount all the days to follow, but … Continue reading
Fashion Friday… On A Budget? Consign!
There is nothing better than saving some dough on clothing for the kiddos! Roark out grows his clothing so fast I feel like I am constantly looking for a deal. I was so excited today when Jax on a whim suggested we go on an adventure to check out Milk Money Consignment Shop in Monclair … Continue reading
Easy DIY Baby Leg Warmers
Now that Walker is trying to crawl, I’ve been looking to get him some leg warmers so he doesn’t splinter up his knees on our old rough hardwood floors. I stumbled upon this great cheap way to make leg warmers from my thrifty friend Brittney. I bought these long women’s socks from Target for $2.50. … Continue reading
Easy Mom Mani
If you’re like me, it’s hard these days to find the time to clip my nails much less get out to a salon to have them done (and if I do spend an hour in the salon I much prefer having my hair cut or feet pedicured). But… I must admit that there is something … Continue reading
Gift for Mother’s Day!
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I have been on the hunt for ideas of things to make for my mom. I’ve been searching Pinterest for some inspiration and remembered this super cute idea that any mom or grandmother would love. Turn your wee one’s footprints into a butterfly! Above is my cousin Lindsay’s … Continue reading
Mama Maya’s secrets to coping with a “bad” sleeper
A few days ago, I wrote a post about how angry and monstrous I felt after 14 months of sleep struggles with Leo. But after reading it a few times, I trashed it. It sounded like a cry for help, and perhaps it was in that moment. I’m all for honesty, but I can do … Continue reading
Fashion Friday… Good To Be Green
This week Roark and I have been testing The Honest Co. line of eco friendly diapers, wipes, detergents, lotions, soaps, and cleaning products and we are in love. Cloth diapers are hands down the best for our environment (Jax will elaborate on this one day, she is the queen of cloth diapers) but if you … Continue reading
