I’ve been an Instagram influencer for a few years now, and everyone there has something unique about them. For me, my journalism and writing background makes me a little different from the crowd. My readers represent a broad slice of the parenting niche and appreciate my honest approach to the toys and places we review. Each Instagram caption or blog post includes our original photography, likes and dislikes of the product or place and personal stories from our authentic experience. I also add a hearty dose of #momlife, #reallife and humor where I can. I pitch brands, and sometimes brands pitch me (I still get a thrill out of that one). For my ongoing collabs, I’m an official member of the Mattel/Fisher-Price Play Rate & Review Team and an Official Nuby Parent Blogger.

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