Things We Love

Here on Everyday Mamas we’ve been running a series about the benefits of real houseplants, how to grow them, how much healthy air (and joy) they can bring to your home and even how it’s possible to do it as a mom of multiple little ones. But despite the best of efforts and intentions, some […]

I really like filling out forms. I know that’s weird. Most people hate paperwork. But to me there’s something so satisfying about clearly printing important information in the little provided boxes. It’s like taking a quiz I know the answers to! Name, age, address, phone number—that is, until I reach the boxes for occupation, employer, […]

When it comes to buying gifts, there will always be those people that are impossible to shop for. They seem to already have everything or say they don’t need anything.  Well, if you’ve found yourself in this position with a certain someone — here’s your solution: get them a good book! Everybody reads. All you […]

Here we are mid-December, and the countdown to Christmas is on. (My 5 year old has been counting down since about September!) Whether you’re looking to buy gifts for your own kids or composing wish lists for generous grandparents, sometimes the sheer amount of options is overwhelming. But we’re here to help. Books make great […]

Where to buy: You can purchase the Graco Snugride Snuglock 35 DLX on Amazon for about $160. What I love:  01. Lightweight. This car seat weighs about 8lbs, a little less than other car seats, (many of which ran about 10 lbs). These things get heavy with a baby in them, so I really wanted […]

Have you heard of the “four gifts” rule? Some families are finding it helpful, for budget reasons or just for simplicity, to give each of their children 4 total gifts on Christmas: Whether or not you adhere to this 4 gifts rule, we thought it was a helpful way to break down this year’s Christmas […]

This article is part of a mini-series we’re doing about how to grow house plants in your home. We’ve asked a few mamas to share their best tips and tricks, so whether your thumb is black or green, we’ve got you covered. We know you’ve seen them—those gorgeous fiddle leaf fig trees with their signature […]

When dinner time rolls around, how often do you find yourself staring at your pantry — not even sure where to start to find something you need to make dinner?  If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably be found rummaging through an endless sea of miscellaneous salad dressings and boxes of crackers before you can maybe […]

Yesterday, Roz—mom, nurse and party planner—shared some fun and festive ways to celebrate this upcoming fourth of July.

I used to stress about the experience of flying with my toddler long before the flight even began. Just the thought of confining her into an area the size of a box for longer than a hour was terrifying. Add in the public eye, and you get what I’m saying here…