Smilebox Blog

Family Christmas traditions are what make the holiday so special for me. I have vivid memories of hunting round and round my childhood home with my siblings in our quest to find the shiny...

We first started incorporating our son into our Halloween costumes when I was pregnant, and we’ve continued to do so ever since. Getting everyone involved makes wonderful memories that will stick around long after...

Only weeks after my husband, Ben, and I got engaged, we started planning our wedding. Though we really just wanted to bask in our love — or escape on a pre-wedding honeymoon — we...

I’ve always been a pretty light packer. When I travel solo, I can fit my belongings into one travel backpack. I generally bring a few pairs of jeans, a few tops, and two pairs...

In my house, back to school is an exciting time for everyone. The kids can’t wait to see their friends and I love the fact that we can get back to a regular routine....

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; And...

No one tells you that you will lose yourself after having a baby. No one. What they will tell you is how wonderful it is, how in love they are with their children, how your...

When I gave birth to my son, everyone wished us, “Congratulations!” and then followed up with, “That’s the end of traveling for you!” My husband and I disagreed. As two world travelers, we were...

As temperatures climb in New York City, I’ve been dreaming of a relaxing beach vacation. Gazing into the limitless blue ocean while feeling the breeze on my face sounds like a particularly tantalizing escape...

As someone who grew up in a warm climate, the Canadian winters are harsh, to say the least. Most people know how cold Canadian winters are, and so when summer comes around people (and...