http://www.sheknows.com/authors/katie-kavulla/articles Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956765/reality-tv-moms If you're a reality television fanatic, surely you're familiar with these moms. Some are celebrities in their own right who also have reality shows, and some are all reality, all the time. Either way, we love watching them battle the ins and outs of motherhood. Here are some reality TV moms we've been watching. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956765/reality-tv-moms Katie Kavulla Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956309/life-in-guatemala Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce a little spark of curiosity. Either way, Families Around the World gives you a peek at American families living abroad -- from far off exotic places such as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to the bustling metropolis of Rome and everywhere in between. Stay tuned for a look at what life is like raising a family away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956309/life-in-guatemala Katie Kavulla Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954743/life-in-hong-kong Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce a little spark of curiosity. Either way, Families Around the World gives you a sneak peek at American families living abroad -- from far off exotic places such as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to the bustling metropolis of Rome and everywhere in between. Stay tuned for a look at what life is like raising a family away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954743/life-in-hong-kong Katie Kavulla Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952327/families-around-the-world-life-in-paris Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce a little spark of curiosity. Either way, Families Around the World will give you a sneak-peek at American families who are living abroad -- from far off exotic places such as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to the bustling metropolis of Rome and everywhere in between. Stay tuned for a look at what life is like raising a family away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952327/families-around-the-world-life-in-paris Katie Kavulla Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951623/kid-decor-youll-love-for-yourself Don't laugh, but we have a little confession... we've been obsessing over home decor items that are actually made for childrens' rooms! It's true... the Pottery Barn Teen catalog arrives and we can hardly contain ourselves! Check out these kids' decor items that you'll love to have. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951623/kid-decor-youll-love-for-yourself Katie Kavulla Wed, 30 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/951621/5-ways-to-stop-receiving-catalogs-in-the-mail Eeek! Have you seen all the catalogs you get in the mail every week? There's a lot. Every time you throw them in the recycling or trash without even glancing through them, you toss the whole "go green" concept right out the window. Considering you probably browse your favorite retailer's websites now, rather than their catalogs, put a stop to their delivery altogether! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/951621/5-ways-to-stop-receiving-catalogs-in-the-mail Katie Kavulla Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951619/organic-sheets-and-towels Have you noticed that more and more retailers are adding organic sheets and towels to their bed and bath collections? It's not just a way for them to jump on the "everything organic" bandwagon -- there are great and valid reasons why you should be purchasing sheets and towels that are made from organic fibers, and we're excited to tell you why! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951619/organic-sheets-and-towels Katie Kavulla Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/951617/what-is-washi-tape You've probably seen it on Pinterest a million times or read about it on your favorite DIY or crafting blog, but what is washi tape anyway... and why is everyone so in love with it? Well, be prepared, because your washi tape obsession is about to begin! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/951617/what-is-washi-tape Katie Kavulla Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950139/families-around-the-world-life-in-tokyo Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce a little spark of curiosity. Either way, our new series, Families Around the World, will give you a sneak-peek at American families who are living abroad -- from far off exotic places such as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to the bustling metropolis of Rome and everywhere in between -- stay tuned for a look at what life is like raising a family away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950139/families-around-the-world-life-in-tokyo Katie Kavulla Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950071/cappuccinos-for-kids-the-new-trend-for-mini-foodies Just when we thought we'd seen it all, Babyccinos arrive on the scene as the newest trend in hip parenting. And, believe it or not, this story doesn't even come from coffee-obsessed Seattle. Parents in Brooklyn, New York are teaching their little ones to love caffeine at an early age... Better up that Starbucks budget, parents! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950071/cappuccinos-for-kids-the-new-trend-for-mini-foodies Katie Kavulla Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948315/families-around-the-world-life-in-rome Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce a little spark of curiosity -- either way, our new series, Families Around the World, will give you a sneak-peek at American families who are living abroad -- from far off exotic places such as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to the bustling metropolis of Rome and everywhere in between -- stay tuned for a look at what life is like raising a family away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948315/families-around-the-world-life-in-rome Katie Kavulla Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/947755/inspired-by-pantones-tangerine-tango With only a few months of 2012 ahead of us, it won't be long before Pantone is announcing the next color of the year. Let's take one last look at the Pantone Color of the Year for 2012, the beloved Tangerine Tango. She shocked everyone with becoming the new color that nobody could live without this year in home decor , and we hope that she doesn't fade away anytime soon. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/947755/inspired-by-pantones-tangerine-tango Katie Kavulla Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947751/celebrity-moms-with-clothing-lines-for-kids It's hard not to covet the style of celebrities -- not only are they always put together , but they can pull together outfits that most of us wouldn't dare wear to work or preschool drop-off. Thankfully, some of these stylish celebrity moms have created children's clothing lines so that at least we can dress our kids like they're celebs themselves! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947751/celebrity-moms-with-clothing-lines-for-kids Katie Kavulla Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947497/valentines-day-gifts-that-boys-will-love Valentine's Day doesn't have to be all hearts, flowers, pink and glitter. For families with boys, finding cool Valentine's Day gifts can be a challenge. Check out these Valentine's Day gifts for the little Valentines in your life! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947497/valentines-day-gifts-that-boys-will-love Katie Kavulla Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947353/valentines-day-with-your-children-minus-the-gifts We've heard it all before about Valentine's Day — it's a holiday for the greeting card companies — but thankfully, kids don't realize that Valentine's Day is traditionally filled with visions of diamonds and delivered bouquets of long-stem red roses. Forget about the Valentine's Day gifts this year and make this sweet holiday special with these thoughtful ways to celebrate. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947353/valentines-day-with-your-children-minus-the-gifts Katie Kavulla Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947323/families-around-the-world-life-in-abu-dhabi Can you imagine packing up your family and moving abroad? The thought may very well give you a slight panic attack or it may induce a little spark of curiosity -- either way, our new series, Families Around the World, will give you a sneak-peek at American families who are living abroad -- from far off exotic places such as Abu Dhabi in the Middle East to the bustling metropolis of Rome and everywhere in between -- stay tuned for a look at what life is like raising a family away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947323/families-around-the-world-life-in-abu-dhabi Katie Kavulla Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/946719/valentines-day-traditions-to-start-with-your-children Even though Valentine's Day is meant for lovers, now that you're a parent, this mushy-gushy holiday has an entirely new meaning. Take advantage of Valentine's Day to create some fun, special traditions as a family that your children will remember forever. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/946719/valentines-day-traditions-to-start-with-your-children Katie Kavulla Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/946477/decorating-with-stripes While is seems like stripes are the latest and greatest trend that's sticking around in clothing, we're also noticing stripes peeking out of our closets and into our home decor! No pattern is as versatile as stripes — from classic and fresh to funky and bold to delicate and sweet, everyone can appreciate a stripe and find a place for them in their home! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/946477/decorating-with-stripes Katie Kavulla Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945769/pinterest-for-moms-fun-family-photo-shoot-ideas Are you on Pinterest yet? You should be! Pinterest is the hottest new way to find and catalog ideas online and moms are using it to find inspiration for every aspect of motherhood -- from family-friendly recipes to fun crafts they can do with their messy toddlers and so much more. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945769/pinterest-for-moms-fun-family-photo-shoot-ideas Katie Kavulla Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945767/pinterest-for-moms-create-a-family-gallery-wall Are you on Pinterest yet? You should be! Pinterest is the hottest new way to find and catalog ideas online and moms are using it to find inspiration for every aspect of motherhood -- from family-friendly recipes to fun crafts they can do with their messy toddlers and so much more. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945767/pinterest-for-moms-create-a-family-gallery-wall Katie Kavulla