Christina Laur

Magical Encounters is a photography studio in Freehold, New Jersey.  We had visited with Magical Encounters over the holiday season for photos with Santa and were lucky enough to be asked to come in to visit with the also famous, Easter Bunny.  This is not your typical Easter Bunny mall visit.  There were no long lines, no waits. Magical Encounters is an experience from start to finish. When you arrive you're greeted by an old Victorian house decorated beautifully with all things… Read more

What feels more Christmas than watching your little one's opening their gifts on Christmas morning? Nothing! Being a mom of 3, it's safe to say I have been around the block a time or two in the Christmas shopping department.  My girls basically circle everything so shopping is hard and easy at the same time. They basically love to play pretend-dress up, doctor, house, vet, you get the point.  Here our some of our picks of toys that have gotten the most play time! Happy Shoppi… Read more

Fall is my FAVORITE! It's my birthday season, Halloween, Thanksgiving..what is not to love?  I like most NJ peeps, love the crisp air, apple picking, hayrides, boot wearing, and pumpkin spice flavored everything...you get the picture! Basic as it gets over here.  I don't go crazy for Halloween as far as decorations per se and usually just decorate for FALL.  This way my decorations are up October through December which also makes my life a lot easier because #momlife.  I love … Read more

It's almost May which means Mother's Day is just about here.  Being a mom is one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs there is.  We deserve on this day and every day love, thanks and to feel appreciated.  Even small gestures mean the world.  I once had an Etsy shop so I love, love, love supporting small shops.  Many of these small shop owners work from home because they too, are moms.  Here I am sharing some of my favorite Etsy Shop finds.  Click the PHOTOS for links! Hap… Read more

So, my kids do get SOME candy of course.  I'm not a super mean mom.  Some Jellybeans, pastel colored Peeps and a chocolate bunny are sort of a necessary part of the holiday but for filling all of those Easter eggs I do lean towards some non-candy items. 1.  Cheddar Bunnies 2.  Fruit Snacks or Fruit Strips (older toddlers and up) 3.  Stickers 4.  $1 Bills 5.  Chocolate Bunny Grahams 6.  Hair bows-$1.99 and up @ TARGET 7.  Army Men or Matchbox Cars Read more

Make all the MOMS happy on Christmas morning, click the links to shop! 1.  iRobot ROOMBA $374.00-We love our Roomba aka Larry and feel like it's a Mom MUST have, I got mine for Christmas a few years back and was thrilled. 2.  Abercrombie Parka - SALE $77.00-SUCH A STEAL right now, don't miss this one! Comes in other colors, you just can't go wrong! 3.  Clarisonic MIA 2 $169.00-It's so hard to get out of the house for some Mommy self-care so put this on your list, you dese… Read more