Hi, my name is Arena, and I’m a margarita snob. Last week, we went to see The Lumineers in concert. Before the show, The Nerd and I passed the time in the Mazda Club at Verizon Theatre. We decided to order some drinks, and I asked the bartender for my go-to cocktail: a margarita. He…
DIY Glitter Hair Ties {Anthropologie Inspired}
Have you seen these hair ties from Anthropologie? They are so cute, and they are awesome for keeping your hair straight and crimp-free. But $12 for five ties seemed like a bit too much for me, so I decided to make my own! For less than $8, I was able to make 28 of my…
Star Wars Baby Blanket
This is a sponsored post by me on behalf of Baby Jack Blankets. I received free products to facilitate this review, however, all opinions are my own. Back when I was planning Andrew’s Star Wars Nursery, it was really difficult to find Star Wars-themed baby items. I searched high and low, but most items were…
Graco FastAction Fold Jogger
Photo courtesy of Julie Harding Photography This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Graco. Andrew hates riding in strollers. When we were in Paris, he cried and threw a fit every time we put him in the cheap umbrella stroller that we had bought for the trip. Even now, he despises…
Avoiding Diaper Change Meltdowns with Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers #FirstFit
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for HUGGIES. I don’t remember exactly when it started, but somewhere between 14 months and 16 months, Andrew started hating diaper changes. Putting on a fresh, clean diaper involved a knock-down, drag-out fight that ended with both of us frustrated and…