It is very rare that I find clothing, especially online, that I feel compelled to have it right then and there. You know those types of purchases and when you stumble upon them, it always feels so good. It’s like the piece was made for you! While I wish this happened more often than it... View Post The post Why You Should Start Altering Your Clothes appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

Treating others with kindness is a lesson I’m constantly teaching my kids, but what about ourselves? It’s human nature to be kinder to others than you are to yourself and I’m here to tell you that while it is important to be kind to everyone around us, this way of thinking is silly. We should... View Post The post 5 Ways to Treat Yourself with Kindness Every Day appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

A playroom is bound to get messy but it’s a space that is supposed to spark joy, imagination, and creativity. Playrooms are MEANT to be played in! But as a designated space for kids, clutter is bound to build up which can be overwhelming to both you and your kids. Every few months, I like... View Post The post Playroom Organization Tips appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

The great thing about kids is that they do not hold back when it comes to putting together a holiday wishlist, making your holiday shopping even easier. What’s not to love about that? In case your child put together a vague wishlist or you’re shopping for a niece/nephew or friend’s child and have no idea... View Post The post The Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

The holiday season is officially here and what better to celebrate than with a fun holiday event or two?! I might be biased, but Chicagoland has some of the best events throughout the year, but they really do such a wonderful job during the holiday season. We always look forward to experiencing the different events.... View Post The post Chicagoland Holiday Events appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

The holiday season is all about being with your loved ones, celebrating traditions, and making memories. But, there’s nothing more special than picking out the perfect gift to give to your loved ones and watching the joy that spreads across their faces as they open it. This is something I look forward to experiencing every... View Post The post The Ultimate Gift Guide for Him appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

In honor of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, I’m sharing some of my favorite, and must-have, products for T1D kids and the whole family. Let me know if you have any favorite T1D products as well ! The Sugar Patch is our favorite website for Dexcom G6 and Omnipod overlay patches. And here’s the rest... View Post The post Our Top Products for T1D Kids appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

This post is sponsored by Desenio. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve always had a hard time finding affordable and adorable art prints for the kids’ bedrooms and the basement playroom. I was thrilled when I discovered Desenio because not only do they have a plethora of fantastic options, they also... View Post The post Wall Refresh with Desenio appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

My family has had a wild year. In early 2021, my (now) 5 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The diagnosis has my son, husband and me on a roller coaster that never seems to stop. I sometimes forget that my 6 year old daughter’s life has also drastically changed because of... View Post The post Take that Solo Trip with Your Kids appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more

Thank you to Big Blue Swim School for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I think we can all agree that swim lessons are extremely important, and possibly even life-saving, for our children. But what happens when you show up to that first day of lessons, and it’s all screams and... View Post The post How to Calm Kids Who are Anxious About Swim Lessons appeared first on A Glass of Goldwater ..read more