Picture Perfect Porches
Lori Shaw and Jennifer Dolan met eight years ago, when their kids were in preschool. Both had lived and worked in New York; now, they lived five minutes apart in south Charlotte. “We came from the northeast, where fall is,…
5 Keys to Organizing Kids
Do you struggle with keeping your home in order? Do your kids have too many things and not enough space to store them? Don't feel alone, lots of parents struggle with the same issues but I've got 5 Keys to…
Drooling Over This Handbag
For almost two years now, since I first laid eyes on the bag by way of one of my already very stylish clients, I have been eyeing this Loeffler Randall bag. Each season the designer introduces new styles for their…
10 Things to Do if Your Pet is Lost
Tips to help reunite you with your furry friend as quickly as possible.
Co-Parenting: How to Deal With Differences of Opinion
Tips on reconciling different parenting styles with your ex.
Best Coffee Tables for Families
Have you ever rushed your kid to the emergency room after he/she fell into the sharp corner of a coffee table? The shape of a coffee table may seem like a benign decision, but accidents do happen. This round table…
Skip the Dressing Room: 3 Great Online Swimsuit Resources for Moms
No time for bathing suit shopping? Try these great online swimwear resources.
Fun Makeup For Tweens!
To all the mama's out there with little girls, I am so excited to tell you about a new line of natural, non-toxic, hypoallergenic mineral makeup designed just for young girls. Luna Star Naturals makes two lines of safe &…
Game Time Innovation
Are you looking for new ways to entertain your kids at home this summer? Do you struggle to keep them active on rainy days? I've got some innovative ideas that you and your kids will both enjoy. Ping Pong is…
10 Items to Pack in Your Summer Travel Bag
Be prepared for summer fun by the pool or on the got with these products for kids.
How dangerous is your bed?
Dust mites and bed bugs may hit the news regularly, but the dangers of your bedding go much deeper than creepy crawlers. Standard mattresses are made from petroleum products and are full of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can cause a…
Beach Head
The sun is shining, the weather is sweet, and that means I've got beach, beach, beach and not much more than beach on the brain! For those of you longing for the ease and look of messy tousled locks, allow…
Get Real With Jodi Richardson
Get to know local mom and the office manager for Leadership Martial Arts.
Stunning Homes Just for Kids
While the real estate market is picking up for grownups there is an entirely new market for kids. Luxury playhouses are here to cater to your child's fantasies and quest for adventure. The Little Tykes plastic playhouses just don't cut…
New Color Trend for Kids' Furniture
Sometimes writing this column makes me feel so old!! While I love sharing ideas for living a beautiful life with kids, it serves as a weekly reminder that mine are grown and gone. It also reminds me of how much…
5 Things Moms Can Learn From Stay-At-Home Dads
Stay-at-home dads share a couple tips for moms.
Color for Kids' Rooms
Kids are full of personality and energy and their bedrooms should reflect that. Just as every child is different, each child's bedroom should be different, too. Not to encourage stereotypes or gender identity, but rarely have I met a little…
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Hot Stuff for Cool Kids
The calendar may read spring, but the temperatures are hot hot hot! Today I've got some hot products to keep your kids cool and comfortable this summer and beyond. The first product is for bathtime. Take the guess work out…
Dressing Up with Style and Organization!
Being a grown up is hard, isn't it? Don't you wish sometimes that you could go back and just play dress up, and be somone completely different than you are in real life? Kids have lots of fun changing their…
4 Ways to Treat Yourself this Mother's Day
Treat yourself to something special this Mother's Day.
Mommy-Daughter Time: 6 Outings to Build the Bond
Just in time for Mother's Day, these six outings require little or no planning.
Blended Family Vacation Planning Made Easy
Tips to help this year's summer planning work out as smoothly as possible.
Shop Til You Drop
Hellloooo Shoppers! Charlotte's hottest consignment shopping event is this weekend, and trust me on this, this is the one sale you do NOT want to miss. Green Jeans Consignment Sale packs a ballroom sized venue full to the gills with…
Decorating with Motivational Quotes
Anyone who knows me personally or follows me through social media channels know that I am a positive thinker. I make a concerted effort to eliminate negative people and things from my life. I love to surround myself with reminders…
2014 Spotlight Families: Meet the Crams
This Wesley Chapel family of six is letting us tag along with them for the next couple of weeks to keep tabs on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.
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