Your Mom Friend Brooklyn

Save this list for your next toy refresh! These are the screen-free toys & games I keep coming back to for learning, creativity, problem-solving, fine motor skills + independent play. Because “I’m bored” doesn’t automatically mean “I need an iPad.

After having babies back to back, I've learned a few things that need to be shared. You don't have to have it all, but there are a few things that make life A LOT easier when you're trying to balance life with a new addition to the family. Here is my list of 25 items that really were put to use in our household!

I rounded up Christmas gifts he’ll actually use, love, and hopefully not return. From husbands and dads to the hard-to-shop-for guy who “doesn’t need anything” — these are the finds worth putting under the tree.

If you’re a busy mom with aging skin, your makeup routine needs to work SMARTER, not harder. I’m not trying to spend 30 minutes doing a full face just to look exhausted by 10 AM. 😂 I want hydration, a little coverage, a natural glow, and products that don’t settle into every line. These are the makeup finds I’m reaching for when I want to look fresh, awake & put together—without looking like I’m wearing a ton of makeup. Because after 30, it’s not about covering everything… it’s about making your skin look GOOD.