A few years ago, when my daughter was born, I decided to completely reboot my life and start Mars&Stars baby. It has certainly been a rollercoaster, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. But the coolest thing about starting a business from scratch is meeting other awesome people who live life on their own […]
You drink your coffee… BLACK? I’d exclaim to those aliens who’d pass by the sugar corner at Starbucks. Just the thought of it gave me shudders. My addiction to sugar was real. But still, the idea of sugar-free living sparked a curiosity in me. What would it be like? I’d ask. I wonder if I’m […]
When it comes to living the life of your dreams there’s only one way to do it. Set new goals and create new habits. Sticking to New Year resolutions – big and small may come easy to some people, but not most of us. Most of us need some sort of a system, and here’s […]
As much as I loved Christmas this year, I ADORE the New Year. I don’t know what it is. Maybe I fall for that “new year new me” stuff, but it’s the perfect reason to have a deep look and evaluate what’s important. This year things are different than before. I have a baby. I […]
Holiday burnout. I’m not sure if it’s a real thing but it certainly feels like it. Something about the holidays just feels so go-go-go! Especially if you’re a mom, and three times as true if you’re a new mom. The best remedy for burnout – a little TLC – a little self-care. If you think […]
Maybe it’s because I’m a new mom or maybe it’s because we had a huge snowfall in November, but this year Christmas time feels different than any other year. It’s more magical. This year is the first year I put lights outside. This year is the first year I baked holiday cookies. This year is […]
How does she do it? Is there someone in your life who just seems to be on top of everything? She never misses a workout, she always has healthy food on hand, she’s a glowing ball of energy and excitement, oh, and she’s also a pretty awesome mom. That someone must be a #fitmom and […]
Have you ever wanted to just say no? (That’s a bad question, of course you have!) I mean say no to the whole Christmas overwhelm? I’m sure you’ve toyed with the idea just a little. Sure there’s something magical about this time of year, and the joy of giving lights something up inside us, but […]
She may be glowing brighter than the Christmas lights, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want a little something to make her pregnancy a little more special (or a little easier.) Whether it’s to ease some aches and pains or to celebrate them, here is a gift guide for the pregnant mom in your life […]
When a new baby joins a family, some parents say “okay, time to grow up” and some “The adventure is just beginning!” Whether it’s camping or glamping, or anything in between, We have the gifts for that wanderlust, wild-spirit, adrenaline-junkie, adventure-loving mom. (And dad.) For the camper – baby tent and mug Believe it […]