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The Best Easter Basket Stuffers That Aren’t Candy
Over the last few years, we have continued to curate a list of Creative Easter Basket Ideas including toys and products that we get for our kids Easter Baskets that AREN’T candy. Now that Katie and I both have two Easter baskets to stuff we get to have even more fun.
Valentines Class Gifts for Preschool that Aren’t Candy
February is right around the corner which means Valentine’s Day! Now that our boys are in preschool we have entered the era of class parties (we are VERY excited for these) and Valentines class gifts.
Last Minute Target Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers Under $10
Stockings are arguably one of the best parts of Christmas morning which is why we love taking the time to thoughtfully pick out what goes into each of these. As we near Christmas, we’re rushing to grab the last few pieces
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers - 6 Of Our Top Picks!
I like Christmas, but much preferred the spookier season until I had kids. Halloween is a fun holiday for kids, but there is something so magical about seeing Christmas through the eyes of your child.
6 No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Your Toddler
Temperatures are beginning to drop, leaves are starting to turn, and there is football on tv - that means it’s fall! I (Emily) love Halloween and all things fall. As soon as September 1st hits, my spooky decorations come out.
Gender Reveal Balloon Paint Pop Party – What Will Baby Bee?
I can’t believe it has been almost a year since we found out that our sweet baby Rea was going to be a girl. I was recently scrolling through photos and realized that we never shared the details of the amazing gender reveal party (it involved a gender reveal balloon filled with paint!) that my friend Kyra and friend/blog partner Katie threw for us!
Potty Training - 6 Tips to Make Potty Training Easier
As our boys make the transition from little to big boys we have gotten to watch them transform from round-faced babies to little men. Watching their brains grow as they learn something new almost every day is the coolest thing about parenting, but with that comes some of the more stressful transitions.
Construction Sensory Bin with Taste Safe Play Mud & Dirt!
This construction sensory bin has been the biggest hit so far and is so easy to make! R loves being able to drive his bulldozer through the play mud, fill his dump truck with “dirt” and relocate it to another pile. Read on to see how easy it is to make this taste friendly sensory bin.
Baby Crawling - 6 Tips to Encourage Your Baby to Crawl
If you’re here, you’re in search of tips and tricks to help your baby learn their next gross motor milestone. Whether you’re someone who likes to be prepared for the next step or you’re concerned that your little one is falling behind, I want to remind you that all babies develop at their own pace!
19 Must-Haves for Second Baby Registry - What You Need!
There are so many items you have to think about when having your first baby - stroller, swing, car seat, crib… the list goes on. If you’re like me, you probably saved the majority of these items in case you decided to have a second child and you won’t need to repurchase many of these items.
Easy Pom-Pom Rainbow Sensory Bin – Fine Motor Work for Kids
Looking for a fun, sensory friendly way to help develop and expand your child’s fine motor skills? This super easy, 3 “ingredient” pom-pom rainbow sensory bin takes all of 10 seconds to make.
Eleven of the Best Pete the Cat Books Your Child Will Love!
Pete the Cat books have been a favorite in our house since R was little. He thinks the stories are funny and loves asking for the “kitty cat books.”
Fun $5 Garden Sensory Bin - “Build a Bouquet” For Summer
This simple and inexpensive (just $5!) garden sensory bin is so easy to make and full of re-usable sensory bin items from the local dollar store.
The Free Babylist Welcome Box - What Do You Actually Get?
When I was pregnant the first time around with R, I didn’t use Babylist and didn’t know a lot of people who had, but it seems to be a very popular option now and I’ve heard more and more about it. When I was looking for my next registry box to check out, Babylist was at the top of my list.
5 Father’s Day Activities to Celebrate in Southwest Michigan
As anyone with two kiddos knows, things can get extremely chaotic, so this year for Father’s Day we decided that we would go minimal on gifts. Instead, we decided to plan a fun day of Father’s Day Activities around Southwest Michigan that focused on spending quality time together.
Space Theme - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is inspired by R’s love of rocket ship toys. Come see the toys and books we chose all about SPACE
1 Week of Baby Led Weaning Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’re sharing a weeks worth of baby led weaning meal ideas below to help provide you some inspiration. These are REAL meals that we fed our boys. At the time, we served them in the manner best for their development which usually involved varying sized pieces or specific consistencies.
Say Goodbye to Nursing Neck Pain with 5 Simple Exercises
Whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding, every new mother knows the pain of "nursing neck". The aching/soreness of our necks, shoulders, and upper backs from the hours spent cradling our babies while we feed them.
The Best Dairy Free Coleslaw Recipe - Tangy & Delicious
A dairy free spin on traditional, creamy coleslaw with a little tang! Get the creaminess you’re looking for with the tangy taste you love in this recipe.
5 Items to Make Life Easier With Your Formula Fed Baby
This transition from exclusively breastfeeding to formula feeding has been a learning experience to say the least. I have found that I have to have much more forethought and be much more prepared than I did when I was nursing. Luckily for me, Katie used formula with R so she had a ton of great suggestions for me to make formula feeding easier.