Gifts from Walmart for the Family Under $25
Shop the best cheap and budget-friendly gifts of the season from Walmart here with a list of the hottest gift ideas for the family under $25.
101 Easy Handmade DIY Christmas Ornaments + Tutorial
Get crafting with this giant list of DIY Christmas ornaments for every skill level. These Christmas crafts are great for kids or for gifting to the whole family.
How to Lime Wash Interior Walls for Beginners
Wondering how to DIY Lime Wash your walls yourself with an ending product that looks professional? Here are some basic lime washing tips for beginners to help you learn how to lime wash the right way!
Best Matching Brown Ugg Slippers for the Family
Ugg offers some of the best, most comfortable, and stylish slippers for the family and this post covers the top 9 best slippers for the family from Ugg!
2023 Gift Guides
2023 gift guides from Lauren Nakagawa have arrived! Here are the best picks of the season for every budget.
5 Best Clean Cookware Brands Available Online
Non-toxic and clean cookware is the cookware of the future and the best choice for households trying to make cleaner choices for their families. Here are 5 of the best clean cookware brands available online.
Fun and Spooky Budget Friendly Halloween Decor at Walmart
Spooky cute Halloween home decor can be found at Walmart this year and they have a great, affordable selection. Here is some of the best budget-friendly Halloween decor from Walmart!
Luxury Level Hotel Quality Bedding for Home
Here are the best hotel quality bedding brands on the market that offer that luxury hotel bedding feel right at home.
8 Best Gender Neutral Baby Clothing Brands
Inside of this post you will find 8 great shops to check out for the cutest gender neutral baby clothing on the market. You will find neutral baby clothing brands of all price points that you can shop both online and in store!
Easy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Banana
Fall calls for everything pumpkin spice, and this pumpkin pie smoothie with banana will soon become your go-to pumpkin beverage.
8 Creative Halloween Bento Lunch Box Ideas
Spooky season is upon us and it’s a time where I like to get creative, especially when it involves feeding my soon to be three year old. He loves Halloween, and he loves to eat. Any boy moms can relate, am I right? I grew up with the smell of more traditional bento box lunches which usually include a protein (fish or poultry), rice, and assorted vegetables. I get a little nostalgic anytime I have a beautifully arranged bento because presentation is just as important as flavor.
Things to do on The Big Island with a toddler
Out of all the Hawaiian islands, Oahu has always been labeled as the most populated and family friendly, whereas the Big Island is typically deemed the less touristy, often cheaper, and least kid friendly. Where some may find this true, I personally have found the Big Island to be a great choice for toddler activities! After spending an entire month on the Big Island of Hawaii, I have compiled a comprehensive guide to all things family friendly on the Big Island.
Ultimate Flying with a Toddler Checklist + Tips
Flying with a toddler can be quite an experience if you are not prepared and this post includes the ultimate flying with a toddler checklist + all of the tips you need in order to make the experience as stress-free as possible.
Sunscreen for the whole family
Sunscreen can be so confusing. When we were kids there weren’t too many brands floating around and we didn’t have the information that we have now on how sunscreens can affect not only our bodies, but the environment
67 Must Have Travel Essentials for Women from Amazon
Wondering what you actually need for a quality trip as a woman? Here is a list of travel essentials for women that will keep you comfortable and safe whether flying or road tripping!
Why we Unplugged our TV
Yes, you read that right. We do not have a TV in our home. Like, at all. I know you are probably thinking I'm crazy but hear me out, ok? This is not me saying everyone needs to take their TV’s to the trash, Its just our personal experience with the tv. Whether you as a parent allow screen time or not, this is just simply what needed to happen for our family to operate at its best and happiest!
Where to Brunch in Santa Monica: My top 5 (2023)
This is my favorite brunch spot in Santa Monica of all time and it’s well away from the busy foot traffic of tourists. The first time I came here, I was late in my third trimester and Connor was dancing around so much from all the wonderful menu items we were eating. This farm to table concept serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily based on organic, locally sourced produce which is exquisitely prepared.
What New Modern Parents Actually Need. A Guide to Gifting
The gift of time. If you are local, offer to watch the baby monitor so that the new parents can have a meal to themselves. That is something I wish I had done sooner, which is schedule time for just the two of us. And as tired as new parents may be, it’s important to reconnect with your partner and the more you’re able to do so the better!
How to Potty Train with the "Oh Crap" Book Guide
Learning how to potty train with the “Oh Crap” potty training book guide is simple and here is how to do it!
Summer Backyard Essentials
Summer is in full force and we are spending a lot of time outside entertaining with friends and family. For those with a backyard, I’ve rounded up some super cute must haves that will instantly transform your space into an outdoor oasis you’ll actually enjoy spending time in all season long.