A lot has changed with our Easter eggs over the past few years. My allergy kiddo has outgrown his egg allergy (woohoo!) so we can actually color and hunt for real eggs again! However, the kids enjoyed the plastic egg hunt so much; and since the Easter bunny fills the eggs, we just had to […]
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The Best Spring Bucket List for Kids
Spring is upon us! Well, kind of, depending on where you live. We had a beautiful, almost coat-less, day this week and then it went back to freezing. So much so that I walked outside to clean my windows, and the cleaner froze to the window upon contact. Haha! What can I say, I was […]
The Best Books to Start Your Baby With
Books are my top choice when it comes to babies, toddlers, and kids. They promote language development, imaginative thinking, problem solving, critical thinking, and endless other important skills. You really can’t go wrong! And trust me when I say, they are never too young to listen to a book! I can clearly remember sitting in […]
Most Popular Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
We LOVE books over here! Big books, small books, board books, chapter books, fictional books, nonfiction books; all of them! So, it’s no surprise that we have our Valentine’s Books ready to go. Today, I wanted to share with you some of our favorite love books for all ages, as well as a few that […]
Valentine’s Day Heart Animal Craft for Kids
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we are getting in the spirit over here! My kids are already discussing what types of valentines they will bring to school, but I’m more focused on the home front. What will we create to display in our home and to mail to our loved ones? We have […]
Most Popular Valentine’s Day Products for Kids
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If your kiddos are in school, chances are you are already planning out their class valentines. I have always handmade the valentines that my kiddos end up passing out, but not everyone has the time for that. This year has been particularly busy for us, and with 3 […]
Easy LEGO Storage for Kids
Did your kids get ALL the Legos for Christmas? We have entered the LEGO age with my big boys and it seems that we went from a few sets to an Army’s worth of LEGO bricks overnight! Thanks to Christmas, and some very generous Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles, they are everywhere! It was obvious that […]
How to Organize ALL of the Toys
Now that the holidays are over, we have entered the part of the year where we focus on making ourselves and our lives better. That often involves a bit of spring cleaning in January. And with all of the new things that were gifted over the holiday season, it can be easy to look around […]
Best 2024 Amazon Black Friday Deals for Kids
Are you ready for Black Friday? Well, Amazon sure is! Check out the list below for our top Black Friday picks for kids. Get that Christmas shopping done now with these awesome deals! *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Hot Black […]
The 2024 Christmas Toy Gift Guide for Every Kid!
When I was a kid, I loved flipping through catalogues and circling all of the toys and crafting kits that I wanted for Christmas. And then when Christmas morning came, opening those gifts under the tree was so exciting! But, for the majority of those toys and kits, they got played with for a few […]
The Lunch Supplies You Need for Back To School Success
School is right around the corner and we are getting into the spirit over here! Back to school time always feels like Christmas to me. Although I’m not actually getting anything for myself, I just love the arrival of everything school. Today’s post focuses on the lunch aspect of school. Many kiddos choose to buy […]
The Best School Supplies for Back to School
It’s back to school time baby! That means summer is coming to a close (insert sad emoji here), but it also means that it’s time to get your school shopping on! This post is all about our favorite school supplies to make your year successful. We have tried a variety of different brands in most […]
The Best Disney Activity Bags For Kids
Headed to Disney? How exciting! It truly is The Happiest Place on Earth. Setting yourself up for success at the parks begins with a properly packed bag and a top-notch activity bag for the kids. But, don’t worry, an epic activity bag doesn’t have to take up much room. And, you don’t even have to […]
How To Pack For A Disney World Trip
Are you headed to The Happiest Place On Earth?! Good for you! A trip to Disney World is not only a way to make magical memories with your family, but it’s also an opportunity to relax…if you pack right. How in the world do you get packed without bringing the entire house to keep the […]
5 Quiet Bin Activities for Your Busy Child
It is amazing how much one little body can change the dynamic and flow of a day at home. And with us nearing the end of the school year (when did that happen?!) I’m already looking ahead to summer. With the big boys being in school, my 2 littles at home have gotten into a […]
How to Create an Invitation to Play
Do you want to occupy and engage your kiddo so you can have a few minutes to drink your coffee, go to the bathroom without a mini shadow, or start dinner? Well, of course you do! An easy solution is always to turn on the tablet or TV and let your little veg out on […]
Kid’s Christmas Activity Advent Calendar
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I can barely contain myself! I refrained from putting my decorations up until after Thanksgiving, but there were some houses in my neighborhood that started decorating the day after Halloween! That’s just a bit too early for me. I like to enjoy Fall all the way […]
How to Prepare for Kindergarten!
Are you getting ready for Kindergarten? Us too! What an exciting time for your little learner! But, there can also be some anxiety surrounding the first day (for kids and parents!). What will the teacher be like? Do you have all of the correct supplies? Will your sweetie remember to go to the bathroom when […]
Traveling with Young Kids – How do we do this again?
Raise your hand if you are ready to get out of the house and on the road this year! The year of 2020 held many new experiences for most of us. Some good, some not so good, but one thing is for sure; we all spent plenty of time at home. If you are anything […]
Non-Food Easter Baskets for Kids
Easter is approaching and it is time to break out the plastic eggs and prep those baskets! And whether it’s for allergy reasons or not, Easter baskets tend to be trending towards non-food fillers. Can I get a ‘whoop whoop!’ The Back Story Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, I […]