Last year I was introduced to the great tradition of The Elf on the Shelf when someone gave it as a gift to my friend at her son’s birthday party. I had never heard of it, but being the Christmas crazed woman that I am, I just had to know more about it! (more…)

I loved to play games as a child, but as a parent, I prefer games that are going to provide a sort of education for my child and not just “occupy” their time. Briarpatch has a great game, Thomas’ Great Race, that does just that. In order to play, kids learn their numbers to earn […]

I am one of those moms. The one who others accuse of being too cautious. We like to eat organic food when possible, and use natural or at least non-toxic products when it’s an option. However, I don’t feel the need to apologize for trying to keep my family safe. I am proud of the […]

I love the Holiday Season — everything about it makes me grin from ear to ear. I am in a the best mood for almost 2 months straight and am almost like a child again. Every year one of my favorite things to do yet one of my biggest challenges is to find the perfect […]

I look forward to my visits to my awesome stylist, Meggan, every two months. She pretty much rocks my hair, and I never leave disappointed. The only thing that ever stresses me at the salon is that nagging feeling that I’ll never get my hair to look like it does when I leave there — […]

When Little AG was born, she was bathed and then, by default, placed into a comfy Pampers Swaddler Diaper. It was what the hospital used. Because they seemed to work well for her, it’s what we used too (I figured the hospital had diapered more newborns than I had — which was none, actually). When […]

This contest is now CLOSED. Please see our Contests page for the latest giveaways on Chic Shopper Chick! I recently discovered Bright and Bold – a great woman-owned online boutique that carries a variety of items including eco-friendly, jewelry, baby, kitchen, gifts, home, fashion and more. Several of the times they carry are handmade by […]