Darling – I need my SASS back…Once upon a time, I was a big city girl, chasing her big city dreams. Refusing to let anything or anyone stand in my way, I found myself immersed in the glamour of Hollywood, working in TV & Film, Music, Beauty, and eventually transitioning into the world of Kid’s […]
The 16 Essentials for throwing a Kid’s Rockstar Party :: Thanks to Cricut
Throwing a kid’s rockstar party is no joke. It takes a lot of little details to fine “tune” such an undertaking. Especially when the rockstar is your 8-year-old-rock-lovin’-heavy-metallin’-daughter. One who loves powdered pink, no less. There are some fun essentials every Mama or party planning parent of a rockstar kiddo needs to get the party […]
Still A Girl :: Grease Monkey Coveralls #Giveaway #Worldwide
I have a little girl who is 1/4 princess, 1/4 baby (#sorrynotsorry), 1/2 monkey. Monkey breaks down even further – 1/2 tomboy, 1/2 unabashedly headstrong. She’s a very complex little girl. And I’m in love with every inch of her complexity. After all is said and done, this headstrong, princess-y, rough ‘n tumble, rambunctious little monkey, […]
The Balinos aka The Beatles :: FAM-O-WEEN 2017
Oh the Balinos. What will they think of next? This year was one of those last minute scrambles, once again. Every October 30th of virtually every year, since we started our FAM-O-Ween tradition, we promise ourselves “Selves, next year will be better. We will NOT leave our creative brainstorming to the very last minute”. And […]
How to throw A Ninja Girl Birthday Party Celebration
It’s a ninja girl birthday party and it’s all about fancy kicks, and turning six! Our Little Mama has transformed herself into little ninja status and we couldn’t have been more excited to make this a fun celebration for her and 30 of her little friends. Yup. I said 3o. (6 are missing from this shot… […]
How to Prepare a DIY Ninja Birthday Party on a Budget
It’s a SIX & KICKS DIY ninja birthday party for Little Mama this year! Where did the last 6 years go? Didn’t we throw her a Toy Story Jessie Party for her 5th birthday just the other day? I literally blinked, and out of nowhere, a 6 year old appeared! A cake-loving, wish-making, excited little 6 year […]
5 Reasons Why I Take A Summer Break from Blogging :: Vol. 40 #5Faves
Is it obvious that I haven’t really been around much lately? Other than our weekly 5Faves post, I have pretty much been MIA from the blogging circuit. I have about a million reasons why I take an annual summer break from blogging, but it still doesn’t put the brakes on the guilt that follows closely […]
Teaching My Child the 5 Signs of a Great Friend :: Vol. 39 #5Faves
Back-to-school is literally moments away (for us, anyway… the rest of the world is pretty much in full swing), and backpacks, pencil cases, and bento boxes are flying off the shelves. Kids are squeezing in the last chapters of their summer reads, while parents are pulling their hair out making all attempts to nail down their kiddo’s […]
Crocs Bump It Up a Notch #Review #Giveaway USA/CANADA
With summer here, outdoor play is back in full force and we have been keeping ourselves busy with friends and activities. Looks like one special friend has found a way to LD‘s heart… … through her tummy. We love how the summer means an endless amount of frolicking in the backyard, exploring nature, jumping through sprinklers, and […]
Jill and Jack Go to the Market
Meet Jill (aka, LD)… Jill is the girl who knows that she can solve tough real world problems, who can hang with the boys, who doesn’t necessarily limit herself to fitted girly tees and cap sleeves. She’s on a mission against bullying, completely supports the move towards eliminating harmful gender stereotypes, and celebrates her own […]
Little Lids, Big Personality #Giveaway USA/CAN
It’s one of those days where the sun is out, but the morning chill still has a little bite to it. So what better way to spend a relaxed mommy-and-me day in a quaint little town than sporting a good dose of herringbone wool a la vintage? LD prides herself in being one of the […]
5 Funky Ways to Wear Funky-legs, Day 5 – “KID 4 KID” – CREATIVITY FOR A CAUSE #5DaysofFunky #GIVEAWAY WW
Last September, we co-hosted a wonderful contest that encouraged our little readers to dig deep into their creative selves, for a cause! We were asked by Funky-Legs to choose a charity of our choice, and it was an easy choice for us – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, in dedication to our tiny little superhero and big-time […]
The California Kid – Pop Kids Raglan #Giveaway USA/CAN
We travel a lot. Moreover, this little mama travels. A. LOT. Probably more often than most 3 year olds should travel. But… we love it. And we know at the end of the day, after weeks and months of living out of a suitcase, without a doubt – we know where home is. Home, to Big Daddy and […]
The Trendy Ponderer #WordlessWednesday #Linky
We’ve had a lot to take in this past weekend, as a family. For now… being the trendy ponderer that she is, LD knew exactly what to say and do to give her mama the kind of company she needed that very moment. She said (and did) nothing at all. ~~ Outfit ~~ Black Fedora […]
Wear your ABC’s #Giveaway USA/CANADA
September is here, and most of us parents look at this time as a fresh start. School is back, and routines are in full effect for the entire fam jam. One of the joys of being a mama is playing a huge role in my little one’s everyday learning. She explores the world every single […]
Girls Wear Suspenders Too #WordlessWednesday #Linky
How does a little lady keep her pants from falling down? With suspenders, of course! ~~ Outfit ~~ Tan and Brown Driver Cap ~ Born to Love Clothing Flutter Sleeve Paul Frank Graphic Tee ~ Target Kids Jeans and Suspenders ~ H&M Kids Scout in Control Slip Ons ~ CHOOZE Shoes Think outside of the […]
