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The Best Christmas Cards, in 5 Steps

Dec 18, 2019Nov 14, 2015 by Chelsea Day

Looking to send out the best Christmas cards this year? We’ve got you covered. I come from a family that is crazy about Christmas. Obsessed. … Read more

How to set up an easy, trendy baby shower: rent a hotel suite (you can do it on the cheap at a spot like Embassy Suites or Homewood) and create a cute setup with functional items that the mom can take away. Perfect for a busy, traveling mom-to-be AND she'll appreciate having a night away to herself as well as a big tub to soak in.

A Trendy Baby Shower for the Traveling Mom

Dec 17, 2019Nov 12, 2015 by Chelsea Day

I’ve seen a lot of remote and on-location bachelorette parties, but trendy baby showers don’t seem to be such a frequent occurrence. Baby showers are usually pretty mellow: a string … Read more

6 Best Gifts for New Parents

Dec 17, 2019Nov 12, 2015 by Chelsea Day

I’m not a “new” parent anymore – not by a long shot – but hindsight and three children have given me the clarity to create a concise yet thorough … Read more

Five easy steps for painting tape precision: patch, affix, paint, knife, touch-up

5 Steps for Painting Tape Precision

Apr 7, 2019Oct 31, 2015 by Chelsea Day

Painting tape and I have an embattled history. From creating stripes to touching up edges, that tacky blue stuff has long been a go-to in my … Read more

Easy, Creepy Zombie Family Costume

Dec 18, 2019Oct 26, 2015 by Chelsea Day

Happy Halloween week! We test-drove our zombie family costume yesterday and I’m thrilled to say it was a huge success. Our family is going as … Read more

9 ways to gift money to kids (super-cute ideas for giving everything from foreign currency for an upcoming trip to college saving plan donations in clever ways)

9 Educational Ways to Gift Money to Kids

Dec 17, 2019Oct 14, 2015 by Chelsea Day

Looking for creative ways to gift money? Look no further! I am the captain of lazy gift-giving. That isn’t a personal criticism, though. I truly … Read more

Creating a baby bedtime routine with three easy steps that will help your little ones fall asleep - and stay asleep until morning!

Our Baby Bedtime Routine

Dec 17, 2019Oct 12, 2015 by Chelsea Day

This little chunk – baby number three – has been sleeping through the night for quite awhile now. At just 10 months old and almost … Read more

Serious tips for handling toddlers during flu season. Bust out the buckets and prepare to wash a whole lot of towels...but it really doesn't have to suck THAT bad. There are actually some really clever tips here.

7 Ways to Handle Flu Season with Kids

Dec 17, 2019Oct 9, 2015 by Chelsea Day

Oh, my poor sweet little man. Flu season hit him already. It hit him hard. Last week, I thought I had a brutal case of … Read more

Taking a photo of a baby in a pumpkin is an easy and cute fall harvest tradition (and it doesn't take a ton of time since you're probably carving a pumpkin anyway, and likely giving baby a bath at some point soon)

Happy October, Here’s a Baby in a Pumpkin!

Dec 18, 2019Oct 2, 2015 by Chelsea Day

This whole “baby in a pumpkin” thing has become something of a tradition for us here in the Day household. Every year we head to the … Read more

9 things you should know before booking kids theatre tickets, from which seats to pick to how to handle parking. #Minimaster #ad

9 Kids Theatre Tips to Know Before you Go

Dec 17, 2019Sep 28, 2015 by Chelsea Day

Being a lover of the arts, I’ve always been excited about introducing our boys to kids theatre. We’ve seen everything from Mary Poppins to Cirque du Soleil … Read more

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