Mom Hacks: Four Tips for Taking Care of Kids EyeglassesWearing glasses makes life just a little more complicated and inconvenient for young children. My daughter has been wearing glasses since she was two (amblyopia and strabismus) and I feel like I've spent a gajillion dollars on frames and lenses. I've learned a lot along the way about caring for kids eyeglasses and want to share my wisdom with those of you just starting the journey. Getting Your Kids into GlassesThe biggest tip? Let them pick glasses they enjoy. It'll take money and time to find the "just right" pair, but now my tween has learned to love her accessories. She'll be ready for contacts soon, but I think she'll always...
While we’re all shopping for everyone on our lists this holiday season, don’t forget to treat yourself while you’re at it! It’s the best time to score something on sale, so if you’ve been eyeing something in particular, we say go for it. Keep reading for the best gifts for yourself (and yes, anyone else on your list). The Best Gifts For Yourself Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Yummie, $58 At Yummie, we take pride in celebrating your silhouette. We are a hug, not a squeeze. No matter where you are or what you’re doing, Yummie embraces your curves, embodies your shape comfortably, and empowers you to be… YOU! We are here to boost your confidence. With Yummie on...
How Sustainable Is Silk? & Its Ethical AlternativesSilk has been a highly demanded fabric for more than 5,000 years. It is delicate, lustrous and beautiful, and makes the perfect fabric for scarves, blouses and dresses.A legend says that silk was discovered in 2640 BC by Chinese Empress Xi Ling Shi while drinking a cup of tea under a mulberry tree. A silkworm cocoon fell into her cup and, as it dissolved, the Empress understood that the cocoon was made of beautiful threads that could be used to create fine fabrics. Silk has been produced since then, mainly in Asia, but sericulture became popular in the whole world as the centuries passed. Today, silk production accounts for less than 0.2% of the world’s fiber market, but...
Once again we have to make the decision of what goes under that tree and won’t end up in a landfill but every year we get a bit better at it. So while this list is specific to my kids I can tell you that these things, below, were worth every single penny and they really have played with them for years and years. Arts And Crafts photo by sara ligorria-tramp | art direction by me and styling by emily bowser | from: keeping the good of last Year: new family (and kid-only) activities – plus the value of “me” time We craft a LOT at our house – long sessions together and many hours just the two of them. The key to...
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