When do they become such little men? Anyone who is a mother of a boy understands this sentiment. Last week my family and I went on vacation, and for the first time my son Nathaniel, who has always had a timid streak for water, tried swimmies. At first he eyed the new objects on his arm warily, and then when he realized they helped him stay afloat he relaxed and began taking advantage of his new found freedom. By weeks end Nathaniel was jumping into the deep end, into my arms, riding our backs in the water, and at times jumping in on his own. The first time he did this, I burst into to tears. (more…)

Hi Divas! It’s July and the summer is getting haute-er! Whew, if we are going to survive summer style redefined (by motherhood, that is), then it’s time for us to go back to basics and learn our ABCs: Accessories Before Clothes. Now, pre-Benjamin, I may have said clothes make the outfit, but as time marches on and being a mommy becomes crazier every second, I have learned to appreciate the power of a killer accessory. So, for busy moms suffering from extreme fashion frenzy, no worries, the accessories antidote is just what the fashionista ordered! (more…)