The Sweeter Side of Mommyhood

This post is sponsored by the Motherhood in partnership with the Pittsburgh Zoo. All opinions remain my own. Last week Lilly and I were invited to experience the zoo in a way we never thought we could. Thanks to the incredible educational initiatives behind the scenes, we got to step behind the curtain and see first hand what goes into taking care of and training the sea lions. We were invited to experience this adventure so we could share it with all of you but the best part of everything you’ll see in this post is that you can do this too! Get closer than you ever imagined possible with a wild encounter at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. With families eager to give ... read more

I’m finding myself needing non-mom bags lately (a clutch for an event or a bag to bring out to dinner that doesn’t need to hold the kitchen sink, ha) but my current selection is scarce. I’ve had a few ideas for embellishing small bags and I finally stumbled upon a blank slate straw clutch perfect for my ideas! The straw clutch I found for this diy post came from Joann’s. It was one of those things I wasn’t looking for but couldn’t resist grabbing on the spot. It was $14.99 but of course I had a trusty 60% off coupon bringing it down to about $5! That’s a steal. If you can’t find this one at your local craft store try these: Straw clutch from Amazon (with prime). This honestly ... read more

You know those glamorous city people who walk in heels, pop in and out of the subway like fairies, know the best chic but inexpensive places to eat and use words like “uptown” and “on the east side” and “ferry” as fluid parts of their vocabulary? I am not those people. I am a somewhat bedraggled mother of four tourist trying to keep her four children together in the bustle of the big Apple. A non-expert walking around NYC with kids. I am not chic. I live in knock off burks from Kohl’s and I have no clue what I’m doing most of the time. I’m not a paper map reader by nature and I can never seem to find my wallet at the bottom of my bag let alone keep track of our metro card, room key, bellhop ... read more

Now that I have some new Bluetooth earbuds for audio books (thanks Sudio!) my summer reading goals have moved to the next level. Years and years ago I LOVED to read but to be completely honest I haven’t been able to actually read for such a long time. I can’t concentrate with the kids all running around and when it’s quiet at night I can barely keep my eyes open. Having the books read to me is a total game changer! I use these Niva earbuds. They’re comfy and stay put at the gym and come in their own self charging case which I LOVE. Use code SWEETERSIDEMOM for 15% off any pair. And if you haven’t signed up for Audible I swear you won’t be disappointed. I’ve heard a lot of people hesitate ... read more