Tips for the Perfect Beach Day

Living here on the coast of New England, we've quickly become masters of the Beach Day. We have a great beach about two miles from our house on the bay, but if we want the waves, we have to drive down to Newport and make a day of it! After a few false starts ("What do you mean you forgot your … [Read more...]

Net Nanny: My Secret Weapon to Monitor my Tweens Online

You don't have to go far to find shocking statistics about kids and the internet! 82% of children are exposed to inappropriate content before age 11 43% of teens were victims of cyberbullying in the past year Over 50% off kids, between the age of 10-17, have posted risky comments or … [Read more...]

20 Camping Essentials Under $50

In our house, we're getting ready for camping season! We're going through our camping gear, making sure everything is in good shape and replacing what we need to. Meanwhile, I've found some killer deals that I have to share! Tents: Semoo Waterproof 2-3 Person Tent -- $49.99 Happy … [Read more...]

Outfit Ideas for Holiday Photos from Old Navy

Once a year, you have the opportunity to showcase your family by sending holiday photos to friends and family near and far. It's best you get it right! Coordinating outfits for the entire family can take a lot of work (and a degree in textiles or fashion doesn't hurt). We're taking the guesswork out … [Read more...]

Family Photo Shoot Ideas from Kohls

It's holiday photo shoot season, and the word of the day is: COORDINATION. Holiday photo standards are at an all time high, with photographers bringing their A-game to every shoot. If mixing and matching clothing is not your forte, here are great outfit ideas from Kohls! Father's … [Read more...]

Dorm Room Style: Deck the Walls

It’s the time of year when cars are packed and dorm room essentials are hauled up many stairs to the cozy bunks that college students call home. Why not spend this school year in style? There is no rule that says dorms have to be drab. It’s time to deck the walls! Ruffle Quilt Set -- … [Read more...]

Back-to-School Style: 15 Chic Teen Girl Backpacks for Under $30

Yes, it’s hard to believe that despite the beautiful sunny skies and the warm breeze, it’s time to start thinking back-to-school. A great way to plan back-to-school outfit shopping is to start pinning outfits to a Back-To-School Pinterest board. Then they are easy to find while you are … [Read more...]

Evenflo Tilty Training Cup

Our transition from the bottle to the sippy cup was somewhat smooth (with the exception of milk), so we've started working on the transition to regular cups.  Every time we go out to a restaurant, my son begs for our cups of water, which inevitably end up all over himself and the floor.  He always … [Read more...]

Build & Imagine: Inspire Girls’ Imaginations with Play

You know how we're suckers for truly innovative toys here at All Things Chic. Especially toys that make our girls think and inspire them to create and build! Build & Imagine is a brand new line of magnetic construction sets featuring adventurous leading female characters and rich illustrated … [Read more...]