Posts tagged: In Real Life

You’ve already got Goodnight Moon and The Hungry Caterpillar in your baby book library, but when it comes to reading to your 3-6 month old, interactive and multisensory books are where it’s at. Here are some of the best baby books we've found.We swear by these lift-the-flap, touch the page, sturdy board book reads in our own home. And we know your tribe will love them, too. Best Baby Books Where’s Baby’s Belly Button by Karen Katz Where’s the Ladybug by Nosy Crow If I Were an Elephant by Anne...

It’s hard to teach kids the concept of giving in a season all about wish lists and Santa’s Lap. But, we believe, it’s never too early to start raising little humanitarians. To wit: our favorite ways to teach the importance of giving back to humankind.It Starts At HomeA good deep clean of your kiddo’s playroom can help remind them of just how lucky they are and much they have. Request their help in going through, organizing, and weeding out toys, books, and playthings they no longer use or want. And...

Is it just us or is making a family photo album OVERWHELMING? #amirightOur fave Chatbooks makes creating photo albums super easy. Just download the app and it pulls your social media feeds into an album. You can add images from your phone’s photo library, edit out captions, and rewrite descriptions however you want. And then poof! The app organizes the images into a chronologically correct no-stress album. You give the book a thumbs up and they send you a printed volume.OUR GIFT TO YOUA free Chatbook! Use the code 'monicaandandy'...

Haven’t quite gotten around to photographing the kids for a holiday card? (Don’t worry, us either). Lucky for you, there’s still plenty of time. We’ve got a few tips to help get that perfect Christmas photo. Minted We've gathered the best tips to help you get a gorgeous family photo. 1. Full tummies, big smiles. Snack or feed before the shoot—and then get dressed in your matching Christmas outfit or Christmas pajamas. 2. Get into the groove. Cue up baby’s favorite tracks to set the mood. 3. Keep it real....

You know those motivational sayings you see on Pinterest? The ones that say things like Become a Priority in Your Life. Most days you look at them and think But First Coffee + Carpool + Laundry + Work. However, when the holidays roll around we think it’s necessary and essential to make them your #momlife mantras.To help you shift your mindset, we’ve gathered up our favorite holiday treats for m-o-m (that’s you). Gift yourself or send your favorite item to your partner as a subtle hint.In other words, “Put Yourself...

Chloe, DKNY, Mercedes Benz, Vogue, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and U2—Tali Magal’s client list reads like a who’s who of the fashion, entertainment, and advertising world. By day, this powerhouse producer coordinates major photo, film, and commercial shoots. And by night (and early morning), she soaks up as much quality time as possible with her toddler twin girls and her husband Craig Fleishman, Executive Vice President of Rebecca Minkoff. In such a fashionable, fast-paced household, how do they stay centered and focused on what really matters? Here, Tali shares what surprised...

With over 10 years of public relations experience at international brands such as DVF and Farfetch, Kristen Ronan excels at communication, time management, and high-pressure situations. In other words, her career prepped her for the most demanding, yet darling clients of all: her young daughters Leighton and Gwyneth. Two years ago, Kristen launched her own PR firm to gain more flexibility in her work. We asked her to share a typical day in her household, how her own mother has influenced her career, as well as inspiring advice from her...

Whether it's a new study, a product recall or just a funny video we thought you had to see, each week we gather articles relevant to parents from around the web and put them into one easy place. Just one less thing for you to do each week to stay on top of the news that matters most -- our kids! Holiday photos? Don’t say “Cheese”Tis the season for giving… and the annual holiday photo shoot. The New York Times provides nine tips for how to calmly (and effectively) handle...

Motherhood may be less than glamorous (cue snotty noses and dirty laundry), but Lele Sadoughi’s jewelry would have you think otherwise. Dramatic and finely detailed, her accessories instantly elevate a basic t-shirt and jeans and add whimsical finish to eveningwear. A former jewelry design director of J. Crew and Tory Burch, Lele first launched her eponymous line five years ago. In that short time, her designs earned solid fans at Saks, Neiman Marcus, Intermix and dozens of other boutiques and Lele welcomed two adorable children with her husband. So how...

Let’s be honest, with little ones, sometimes it feels like a win if you manage to brush your teeth and hair before running out the door. While a perfectly contoured full-face of makeup isn’t going to happen, there are a few easy things you can do to add a little glow (and maybe even look like you slept through the night). We turned to our go-to beauty guru, Shannon O’Brien, to give us the lowdown on what makeup matters most when you’re in a rush to get out the door....