Stacie McClintock

An Honest Review of The Honest Company

June 7, 2013

By now, you’ve probably heard that celebrity supermom Jessica Alba is part owner/founder of The Honest Company. A company that sells a line of products void of harsh chemicals. A company that focuses on families. The Honest Company carries everything from dishwasher pods and laundry detergent to sunscreen and diapers. What’s even better? You can [...]

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Facebook Photos and Your Kids: Where to Draw the Line

May 28, 2013

As parents, we spend a significant amount of time educating our kids on being safe. Safe at school, safe with their friends, safe in the neighborhood, and safe online. But do we, the parents, need to heed our own advice? Recently, my husband and I had a conversation with our teenager about a status she posted [...]

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The Mommy Files: Homemade Baby and Toddler Food

May 18, 2013

I think I’ve mentioned before that L really loves those squeeze pouch foods. I got smart though and bought some reusable squeeze pouches. The problem? I needed some recipes to make the food to fill them with. And yes, I know I could do simple things like applesauce or pureed carrots, but she’s three. She’s eating more [...]

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The Mommy Files: Awesome Father’s Day Crafts

May 15, 2013

Now that Mother’s Day has come and gone, it’s time to think about Father’s Day. And though you can certainly buy a Father’s Day gift for your beloved, it’s nice to have the kids do a little crafting too. At school, for Mother’s Day, the kids all put their footprints on a small art canvas [...]

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The Mommy Files: Summer Reading Programs

May 11, 2013

I’m a big advocate of year-round school. A lot of parents don’t agree with me, and they sometimes even accuse me of just being a lazy parent. Like, “Wow! You don’t even want to spend time with your kids during the summer? Hm … ” But it’s genuinely not that. It’s the fact that so [...]

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EcoJot Toddler Growth Charts

May 9, 2013

When we were kids, growth charts consisted of pen markings on a door frame. In fact, the growth charts are still visible at my parents house. Now, they’re cute, creative, and genuinely a piece of room decor that should be displayed proudly.

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The Mommy Files: Decorating on a Dollar Store Budget

May 8, 2013

I’m always on the lookout for cheap ways to decorate my house. Let’s face it, with three kids (two being three or younger), there’s no point in doing anything “nice,” because it will likely get ruined anyway (says the mom who just discovered a giant pink handprint on her white bathroom door. So here’s what [...]

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The Mommy Files: Building a Terrarium

May 4, 2013

I’m not good with house plants, so a terrarium is a good way to have some plants without the risk of killing them. Terrariums absorb pollution, they create a pretty centerpiece, and take very little care so you can have them anywhere, from in a house to in a cubicle. This foolproof guide to building [...]

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The Mommy Files: Things That Make Me Laugh

May 1, 2013

Every now and again, I need a good laugh. Maybe it’s because I’m the mother of a teenager, a toddler, and an infant. Maybe it’s because I have way too much to do and surfing the ‘net for something funny is a great time waster. I have no idea. But what I do know is [...]

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