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Cozy Fall Finds from Local Shops
Comfy and cute - match with the kids (see below)! I'm always on the hunt for a cozy sweatsuit for my babies. Love that it can be for boy and girl - gotta have the matchy match happening! Love a good cozy tunic - I would order a size up to wear with...
Meet Jenny
I feel so lucky to have Jenny Krehbiel as our next "Meet a Mom!" Jenny grew up in Maderia and now lives right here in Mt. Lookout with her husband, John and her precious twins, Margot and Davis. Jenny and John are college sweethearts (I went to Miami and studied...
Spotify Playlist: Fall Favorites
While we're stuck indoors with this cold weather (yikes, it's already here) put on this playlist! Enjoy it while carving pumpkins or hanging out indoors! Family friendly 🙂 Play it below or find it here on Spotify.
Pink Water!
A water that's pretty, healthy and tastes great? Yes, it's true! Meet Everly. Are you like me? 5:30pm rolls around and suddenly you realize that you have only had coffee and lacroix. I have the hardest time remembering to drink water throughout the day mainly...
Local Shops for Last Minute Costumes
Why do I feel like I am ALWAYS scrambling at the last minute for Halloween costumes? The creative pressure, the DIY, the options - it just seems to paralyze me every year! Anyone else like this?! Well, as I was chatting with the ladies at Castle House, and a...
Tips to Prevent Kids Cavities
I see lots of candy in our future, Mamas, so I decided to recruit the best-of-the-best to help us figure what to do with the buckets of left-over candy and how to avoid cavities! Here are some helpful tips from Katie at Hyde Park Pediatric Dentistry....
#HPmoms List: Family Photographers
Nothing makes us Mamas happier than a well-captured family photo. It's the perfect time of year to take advantage of the beautiful weather and finally schedule that exciting (read: stressful) family photo session for Holiday card season. Well, here's your...
Best Simple Veggie Soup
Everyone needs a staple veggie soup for a cozy weeknight dinner. This is the easiest soup recipe I have made yet. Grab a mug, snuggle up with the family and enjoy this tasty (and healthy) soup! Ingredients 1/2 or small yellow onion 1 smashed garlic clove 2 tbs...
Green BEAN Delivery + Hyde Park Moms
Because being a Mom is one of the hardest jobs around, we scoped out some companies that help you save time and #mombetter. Top of the list? Green BEAN Delivery. Green BEAN Delivery is an online grocery service for families and food-lovers alike. They offer members...
List: Custom Birthday Cakes & Sweets
Gearing up for a birthday or Holiday party? I always think the perfect addition to a fun shindig is a good custom cake or cookie. These are the top 5 mom-recommended bakeries for custom cakes and moms love each of them for different reasons. Read below and...
Ritzy Sitzy
WHAT: Shopping cart and high chair cover WHY WE LOVE: Keep germs and grime away from your little one on Target runs and dinners out. All of the bold patterns make it more fun to tote around the babes and you look good doing it! Makes you feel like you're a little...
Meet Hillary
Hillary grew up in Mt. Lookout and lives right here in Hyde Park now with her husband, Jordan and her two precious girls, Bea and Poppy. Hillary is an amazing mother, sister, wife and friend, but what sets her apart is her drive to make a difference in our community...
Cookies for Nursing Moms (And Everyone Else!)
If you’re a breastfeeding mama or if you simply love oatmeal cookies, this recipe is for you! They’re technically called “Lactation Cookies” but we PROMISE anyone can eat them and NO you will not start lactating (dear husband) if you aren’t nursing and decide to...
3 Reasons to Save your Pumpkin Seeds
October is here and pumpkins are upon us. Soon we’ll be carving them up and decorating them. But this year instead of throwing away all those seeds, save them for recipes! Pumpkin seeds are rich in immune boosting vitamin E, zinc and essential fatty acids, including...
Why 70 Percent of Kids Quit Sports by Age 13
According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, around 70 percent of kids in the United States stop playing organized sports by the age of 13. Why are kids walking away? According to research, one of the main reasons is injury. Here are some...