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The Morgan family in the Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance cosplay as a Skeksis, Mystic, Rian and Hup, pictured with the Jim Henson Studios team
Entertainment, Events, Geek Life, Geek Style

We Entered Jim Henson Studios’ Dark Crystal Cosplay Contest (costume build walkthrough)

October 22, 2019

When we talked about ideas for Halloween costumes this year, Josh and I joked about how with the height difference between us and the kids, how perfect it’d be to dress up as Skeksis/Mystics and Gelflings/Podlings. They’d probably be really cute! But there’s no way we could actually create costumes that elaborate, right?

A mom and little boy riding a dragon, with the text "The Ultimate Guide to Surviving San Diego Comic Con with young Kids" part two
Entertainment, Events, Geek Life, Parenting and Kids, Travel

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) with Kids – Part 2

July 14, 2019

Now, it’s time for us to share our favorite tips that we’ve learned all about attending the convention itself! Tips on packing, crowds, quiet spots, meeting celebs, swag, and more!

A dad and kid riding a dragon at San Diego Comic Con, with the caption, The Ultimate Guide to Surviving SDCC with Young Kids
Events, Geek Life, Parenting and Kids, Travel

The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Surviving San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) with Kids – Part 1

July 10, 2019

Attending pop culture and fan conventions can be a lot of fun for all ages, but stressful, too. And the granddaddy of them all, San Diego Comic Con, is a special kind of beast that can make even the most confident parent wonder if they should just leave the kiddos at home. One thing is for sure — it is a very different experience than most smaller conventions.

Smiling boys playing in the backseat of a car
Life Hacks, Parenting and Kids, Travel

Kids Travel Car Seat Review – Bubblebum and Cosco Finale

May 6, 2019

When we decided to take a trip to both Orlando, Florida and New York City, we were pretty excited. After all, this would be the kids’ very first flight that they were old enough to remember! Tickets were booked, hotels were reserved, and I spent many hours researching kid-friendly places in Orlando to spend our days while Josh would be at a work-related conference there. And suddenly it hit us. What were we going to do about car seats?!?

Two kids ready to fly on an airplane
Parenting and Kids, Travel

Surviving Flying on an Airplane with Young Kids

April 12, 2019

OK, so maybe it wasn’t technically our FIRST. We did fly with Brendan from Florida to California when we adopted him, two weeks after his birth. At the time, I remember stressing so much about things…

Dumbo FunkoPop, Dumbo DVD, Dumbo Tumbler, Loungefly Dumbo clutch
Entertainment, Giveaways

Giveaway! Disney/Tim Burton’s DUMBO

March 22, 2019

Disney’s Live-Action Remake of Dumbo is almost here! To celebrate, we’re having a giveaway!

a happy little boy rides in his dad's Lillebaby baby carrier, looking at the lights of Times Square in New York City
Cool Products, Parenting and Kids, Travel

We Traveled All Over Orlando and NYC with the Lillebaby CarryOn All Seasons (Sponsored Review)

March 2, 2019

I’ve written before about how much we loved our Lillebaby Organic Complete baby carrier when our kids were small. It helped us comfortably navigate crazy places like San Diego Comic Con, movie premieres, and theme parks, taking a lot of the stress of keeping a baby calm and happy off our shoulders (literally!). So when we planned a crazy trip to BOTH Orlando and NYC…

Food, Theme Parks, Travel

How to Save Money on Food at Theme Parks

February 5, 2019

With rising costs on everything from tickets to parking to special events at places like Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Sea World, it can sometimes be hard to justify spending that much money for a family. Believe me, we understand…

There are no Gender Specific Toys...toys are for al kids!
Parenting and Kids

Guest Post at Scary Mommy: Fast Food and Gender Specific Toys

January 23, 2019

Fast Food Toys are awfully gender specific. Think back to the last time you ordered a kids meal at a giant fast food chain. Did they ask you, “is the toy for a boy or a girl?” (WHAT DOES IT MATTER?!? My boys like cute little critters AND robots!) News Flash: Toys are gender neutral…until we label them a certain way.

view from an ocean view balcony of The Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, overlooking the pool and the beach
Travel, Videos

Hotel Review: The Shore Hotel Santa Monica

January 6, 2019

When I (Laci) had a day-long workshop scheduled to be held early in the morning in Santa Monica, I knew that it would be a challenge to make it into the city from our home without encountering hours worth of traffic. Hmm, I thought…what if I just stayed right there the night before, and made it a little “Mama beach getaway?” I roped in a friend who was also headed to the same workshop, and we started searching online for the perfect place for a girl’s night.

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