Welcome to Mercer + Green.
I am a born and bred New Yorker, mom of two little girls who loves
all things New York and is passionate about healthy living.
All in Motherhood
Portia and her friends had a little party to show off their favorite Valentine's Day pajamas!
Portia recently started attending Book Nook, the sweetest early literacy program!
Stumped on ideas for a birthday or holiday gift for a kid in your life? No problem. Enter, the Gift Genie!
When you have little kids Halloween is a month long celebration. We have been building up to the big night by reading some spooky (and not so spooky) books at bedtime. Here are a few of Hermione and Portia's favorite Halloween reads!
Thoughts on my experiences with sexual harassment and why I want better for my girls.
I recently decided to wean Portia and the experience was very different than with Hermione.
As we say a final goodbye to summer and transition to fall I wanted to share a few of our summer highlites!
Knowing for certain I won't be having another baby I decided to turn Portia's beautiful baby things into a very special heirloom.
In my efforts to make the time at home peaceful I have been working on getting Hermione to practice mindfulness
Last weekend we celebrated Hermione's Fourth Birthday with a Princess Bash for all of her girlfriends. I can't believe my little girl is 4
These days raising little girls can be hard. I try and make the choices of what businesses we support reflect our family values. Whenever possible I shop small and local and support business started women which is why I love Victoria Road.
Last weekend we celebrated Portia's First Birthday with a sweet Bunny Brunch at home.
Before we decided to have a second baby and all throughout my pregnancy I was terrified about how a sibling would effect Hermione. She always seemed like such an only child to me.
I used to be a huge statement jewelry person. I had a huge collection of costume pieces that I would wear all the time, not just on special occasions. While I loved these bold pieces at the time over the year's my taste has become a bit simpler
Packing for myself and the girls can be a bit overwhelming. Between clothes for all three of us, baby supplies for Portia, Hermione's favorite snacks etc. it can be a lot to think of and organize.
Last Friday Hermione and Portia hosted some of their friends for a little Galentine's Day party. It was so cute to have my best girlfriends and their little girls (and one little brother) over for an afternoon of snacks, crafts, and of course dress up!
Many of my friends are expecting their second or third babies this winter and there is one question I keep getting asked. Did you discover any new products with Portia that you wish you had when Hermione was a newborn? My answer is an unequivocal yes!
Before Portia was born I tried to find books on siblings and sisters in particular to read to her. As an only child I was worried she would resent and feel jealous of her sister. I wanted to help her understand just how special having a sister would be and what her new role as big sister meant.
Recently I discovered a new brand of diapers that I am beyond obsessed with. Parasol diapers are not only beautiful (check out the designs) but they are so so soft. In fact the company describes them as "underwear for babies!"
Before the holiday break from school Hermione and I hosted a very special playdate for her closest girlfriends and their mommies. I invited Lucie Helene aka the Mischievous Goddess over for some magical dress up, crafting and face painting with the girls.
