I am the mother of a busy Austin-born tot and a Berkeley-born baby, now all living in the Bay Area.  We are always looking for Texas-sized fun wherever we are - be it the kitchen, backyard, playground, mall or even a plane-ride away. I am excited to share our finds and hear about the fun other tots are having as well!

My daughter is lucky to get to shop with a professional! Before she was born, I ran a shopping website and newsletter for the Austin American-Statesman. My shopping tips have been featured in both the The Juggle and The Wall Street Journal Online Holiday Gift Guide.  My tips on making time for crafting were recently featured in a piece on The Juggle called "How to Get Crafty," while my ideas for things to do with a new big sibling were shared on My Right Brain. Other green craft projects were included in the Holistic Moms Network magazine. You can also see our Starry Night Inspired Cupcakes in The Cupcake Blog. My Jewish Green Crafts were recently featured on Kveller. My ideas were Popsicles that Really Pop are on Chic Style Modern as well.

I have also worked in PR for other gift sites, and have owned my own online pregnancy and baby gifts sites called Pink Confection and Baby Bento.  

Let me know what you did today! Please email photos of your tots' activities, or suggestions for products you like, and you could see them posted here!

Thanks!

Rachel
totsandplans@gmail.com