I love it when retailers go out on a limb and make a statement. The Brasil collection at Macy’s arrived with fanfare, Samba, and scantily clad women in full Carnivale regalia. That’s definitely making a statement! This spring, Macy’s ta…[Read more...]

1. That Kid that Won’t Stop Kicking (almost always accompanied by innocent baby that can’t stop screaming, probably because his sibling kicked him). 2. The Hygienically Challenged Passenger who has not showered for a month and has just ea…[Read more...]

Whole Foods Laguna Niguel is opening at 9am tomorrow morning. I’m a little giddy about this. As someone with multiple food allergies and sensitivities to most additives and preservatives, I’m looking forward to the day when I can put food…[Read more...]

Are you sending your kids to camp this summer? Are you considering camp for you kids? Hop on Twitter and let’s talk! Catalina Island Camp & I invite you to join us for three camp themed #CAMPChat conversations.  Mark your calender for May …[Read more...]

  After over a decade of dragging my four kids to theme parks, specifically Disneyland, you would think I had it all figured out. But I had to go to Disneyworld for Disney’s Social Media Moms Conference to perfect what might be the handies…[Read more...]

Just for the record this Mother’s Day: I don’t care if you delivered on your couch without meds or via a heavily medicated C-section I don’t care if you breastfed your child. At all. 3 minutes, 3 months, 3 years… whatever. I d…[Read more...]

I used to think I knew what blogging was about. Making a connection with your words. Credit for craft and community. Validation in the form of respect from your peers. Last week I went to Mom 2.0 where I had lots of dreamy idealistic convos about aut…[Read more...]

I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago about how I’ve found myself in new place this Mother’s Day. I’m not looking for gifts. I’m so grateful to be a mom. I’m glad to have four amazing kids that actually tell me they love …[Read more...]

For many of us, making the decision to leave home and attend a conference can be a difficult one. Particularly when you are not strictly traveling for “work”. That is to say, compensated work that is currently paying the bills. It’s…[Read more...]

I have an issue at times with the term “workout wear”. Because whatever I wear to workout, has to do more. I’m likely to wear my workout wear to drive kids to school, and pick up groceries. Trust me when I say, it’s not flatte…[Read more...]

Don’t your kids just love it when you say “Before you dump out that huge bucket of cars, we have to clean up the 12 thousand pieces of Lego!” Doesn’t it just make their hearts sing? No? Nope. Mine neither. Until… duh dah…[Read more...]

There is something so wonderful about hand stamped jewelry. The purposeful act of stamping each and every character. No room for mistakes. It’s a thoughtful act. Mess up and you have to start all over again. In that respect it reminds me of the…[Read more...]

My boy is not such a little boy anymore. He doesn’t want to dress like one.  Which is why he loves the clothing I recently reviewed from Shaun White for Target. I loved the details and pricepoint as well. More pics and the full story on Shaun …[Read more...]

Planning our snacks on the go at home is easy. I have snack stashes in the car, in my purse and in each of my kid’s backpacks. We’re on the go so often that this is essential.  Impromptu play-dates at the beach, park and pool, school tri…[Read more...]

Great giveaway of a piece from this cool indie/boho eco friendly clothing line “Out of Line” from our friends at Mommies with Style. Check it out & enter to win by May 7th! xo, CB When it comes …[Read more...]

Braces? At my age? I wasn’t sure I could do it. Aside from everything else that would normally make someone pause about getting braces,  I have some anxiety issues that include dentistry and having anything permanently cemented into my mouth. …[Read more...]

I’ve had two boxes from Zappos show up this week. I have shoes on the brain. Love all these wedges recommended by Momspark! xo, CB For the longest time, I was nervous to even attempt walking in high heels…[Read more...]

I love this post from Jo-Lynne Shane. I’ve been doing some hard core closet editing and shoe shopping to fill some gaps. I may have to photo my own top ten too! xo, CB Jenn left this comment a few weeks a…[Read more...]