When we first posted about our planned trip to Paris with the girls on Instagram, we couldn't believe how many other customers chimed in saying they too had Summer plans to visit with their kids. We thought it'd be nice to compile all the kid-friendly suggestions we got and the places we visited and loved. Warning, this is a lot of photos and info, so unless you're actually visiting there (or you're my parents), I'd keep scrolling. ;) Another disclaimer, this was our first time there so we are no experts on Paris, if I missed anything noteworthy-- please mention it in the comments!  Where to...

With the New Year right around the corner, I’m starting to reflect on the last 12 months and think about the next. I’ve been brainstorming ways I can improve myself, our home, my health and my habits, and have decided to share here to help keep me accountable. ;) I don’t know about you, but I prefer to keep my New Years resolutions loose and flexible, forgiving, and certainly not “all or nothing”. (I don’t want to set myself up for failure here!) See below to read some of the simple goals I’ve set for 2017, and please... wish me luck...

Well, we can officially check another holiday tradition off our list tonight... we got our Christmas tree! One of my favorite outings of the year, where we all bundle up (read: just make sure everyone has shoes on), head to our local tree lot, and find that perfect tree. We walk around in circles no less than 4 times to make sure we’ve inspected them all, put every potential choice through a series of smell checks and “green levels” (it’s really a very scientific process, trust me!) And eventually, well eventually we choose what we believe is the best one....

Holiday season is in full swing and it's that time of year we all start frantically choosing outfits and asking for addresses! Stressed about family photos? We've rounded up our 5 best tips to ease your nerves before the big day. And don't forget, only one day left to enter our giveaway with Tiny Prints over on Instagram for a chance to win $100 shop credits to both Tiny Prints and Alice + Ames! 1.) What to wear. Don't match, coordinate! Pick a color story for the whole family, pair it with a neutral base, and go wild from there. Stray from graphics and super-trendy prints, and consider which tones best complement your hair color and skin tone. Lastly...