The Puddle Jumper: Must Have Swim Gear for Toddler/Pre-schooler.

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  Puddle Jumper BUY: Amazon Price: $25.08-$34.75   A must-have if you’re heading to the swimming pool with a 2 year old. Here’s why: It’s a lifejacket with water wings: so it’s comfortable for the child and it keeps their head above water. It’s Coast Guard Approved, so it’s actually a life jacket.  That makes… read more »

Best Meal Plan App: MealBoard.

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Sometimes, I spend much more time trying to find the perfect organization solution rather than actually doing any organizing at all. So in my quest to find the best way to meal plan… and the quest took longer than writing down an actual meal plan… I discovered the Mealboard app. It allows you to add… read more »

Climbing out of the crib: Door Solution.

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Heath Zenith Wireless Entry Alert Chime SL-6168 Purchase: Amazon Price: $23.63     Our 2 year old, a very skilled athlete and climber, is a pro at pole-vaulting out of his crib. We needed a solution for his door that would ensure we knew he was awake, but didn’t want to lock him in his… read more »

Things to do in Myrtle Beach this Summer: Carriage Rides & Live Music.

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Music in the Streets & Complimentary Carriage Rides Every Friday from 6 – 9 pm at The Market Common Last Friday, the whole family decided to kick off June and take a carriage ride (we were the first!) and listen to the live music.  Thomas (2) LOVED it!!! He loved the “horsey” and clapped when… read more »

Bento Style Lunchboxes.

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Thomas takes his lunch in a vintage Mr. T lunchbox (my husband’s from decades ago), and none of these can rival that, but if I am going to take my lunch to work, I think I should opt for something a tad more professional.  I love the bento style lunchboxes and found a few at… read more »

Things to do in Myrtle Beach this summer: Movies Under the Stars.

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This week, I’m going to do a series of fun things to do this summer in Myrtle Beach! First up, an event series that was a huge success last year: Movies Under the Stars at The Market Common!  Every Wednesday, a different classic movie plays in Valor Park at 9pm.  Beer & wine is available… read more »

A Rustic Chic Event.

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As an event planner, the most fun part of organizing any type of event is the decor.   The Taste of The Market Common was exceptionally beautiful and organic this past weekend. The  very talented Rachel from Bravo Events from Florence, SC took care of all of the details. My favorite parts – custom runners made… read more »

Howdy the Bouncy Cow.

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Say Howdy! to Howdy the Bouncy Cow.  Isn’t this thing adorable?  Not only is it a little mod and a great playroom accessory, Thomas really loves it. It’s made by Trumpette, the company that makes the awesome socks that look like shoes,  and is one of his favorite toys.  This makes a great gift for a… read more »