Living
The Ultimate List of Winter Activities for the Whole Family
It’s that time of year again. For some, it’s a time to hibernate and feel those winter blues. But what if we changed our approach to winter? What if we embraced the unique beauty of winter? I decided to shift …
Personal
My Breast Reduction and Breast Lift Surgery and Recovery
I’ve struggled with the size of my breasts for as long as I can remember. When I had kids, they only continued to grow. I went from a D to a G (DDDD) and felt so uncomfortable in my own …
Personal
10 Life Lessons to Reflect on in the New Year
How you live your life, spend your days, treat others, and how you treat yourself matters more than anything. Those are the things people remember, and they say everything about you. We put such an emphasis on a salary, title, …
Baby and Kids
Is Your Child Ready for a Booster Seat? Age, Height, and Safety Guidelines
My kids know I’m a “safety mom.” No popcorn or lollipops before age four. No trampoline parks. I believe in keeping a child in a rear facing seat until at least four years of age or maxing out weight and …
My Home
Bathroom Ideas for a Cute and Functional Kids’ Bath
When we bought our old house, we knew we would need to do a full bathroom renovation on each bathroom in our home. We started with our primary bathroom, and about two years later, took on the kids’ baths and …
Baby and Kids
12 Valentine’s Books for Kids and Babies
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and there’s something so fun about celebrating a day of love as a mom. I’m going to put little heart-shaped notes on Margot and Kate’s doors Feb 1-14, and as always, will fill their shelves …
Home
The Best Aesthetic Trash Cans (That Are Actually Cute)
Trash cans aren’t the most exciting purchase, but we all use them every single day. Everyone needs somewhere to put crumpled-up paper towels and food scraps, so love them or hate them, they’re an essential item for both the kitchen …
About Danielle
I’m Danielle. I grew up in LA, and moved to Chicago with my rescue dog, Buddy 15 years ago. I launched and grew what was one of the top websites for women, married a guy I met on Tinder, had 3 kids, got my oldest through cancer treatment, sold my half of the company, and am living my best life in my 40s. Come along for style, interiors, clean beauty, and talking about the real stuff.