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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.
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.
Custom Mother’s Day Gifts - Unique Items She Will Love!
What better way to say “I love and appreciate you” than with a custom Mother’s Day gift? A gift designed just for her! We love the idea of a custom Mother’s Day gift because it really adds a sentimental touch.
Awesome Mother’s Day Ideas – The Best Gifts for Under $100!
If you’re still on the hunt for awesome Mother’s Day ideas, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve crowdsourced for some of the best gift ideas any mom would love to get - all for under $100!
Creative Easter Basket Ideas For Your Toddler
Katie and I steer away from candy for Easter baskets and do our best to find fun, sensory-friendly items that will help support growth/development and that they will actually use! As they get older it gives us the opportunity to be even more creative with what we find.
Best Easter Basket Stuffers For Your Baby
This will be Baby Rea’s first Easter, and while I can’t wait to put her in a cute spring dress and make her wear the same bunny ears that her brother wore, I found myself asking the same question I did when E was a baby, “Does my 5-month-old really need an Easter basket?” After thinking about it for a few days I came to the same conclusion I did his first Easter, YES!
6 Toddler Christmas Gifts to Help Develop Gross Motor Skills
There is nothing like the smiling faces of your child opening gifts on Christmas morning, but Katie and I both agree that we don’t want to buy toys just for the sake of our boys having extra things to open under the tree. Especially for us, as E’s birthday is in late November, he has no shortage of toys.
Build Fine Motor Skills with these Christmas Toys!
Christmas is quickly approaching and I have gotten a lot of questions from parents about toys that are fun, but can also help their littles with their development. I recently shared a list of toys that will help with gross motor development and I wanted to share a list of fine motor toys as well. Fine motor development is so important, especially now that I have a toddler!
Toddler Stocking Stuffers Your Child Will Actually Use!
When it comes to Christmas, it’s easy to “waste” money…. especially on stocking stuffers. Finding small toys and gifts for a stocking adds up and many times they end up being filled with cheap toys that break or don’t get used or candy that adds to an already sweet-filled holiday season. For us, we fill our toddler’s stockings with items we know they will use and items we already buy.
Best 1st Birthday Gift Ideas
When babies turn one, they start walking, running, imitating, pretending and really working on those fine motor skills. The way R used his toys at 12 months was different than how he used them at 15 months which is different than how he is playing with them now at 19 months. This is why I love giving open ended gifts for a first birthday like what I’ve included on the list below.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for New Dads
I think any Dad’s first Father’s Day is a milestone and a special chance to celebrate them! As we approach our husband’s second Father’s Days, Katie and I wanted to share some of our favorite items for new Dads!
Ultimate List of the Best Baby Shower Books
To Emily and me, the best baby shower books are ones that share a cute message or story, are easily accessible (hi, Amazon & Barnes and Noble) and aren’t overly popular (nobody needs 4 copies of Goodnight, Moon.) Taking all this into account, we’ve rounded up our ultimate list of the best books for a baby shower.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for New Moms
As we approach our second Mother’s Day, Katie and I wanted to share some of our favorite items that remind us of our little ones, that we think would make perfect Mother’s Day gifts for any new mom.
Toddler Friendly Easter Basket Stuffers (that aren't candy!)
Check out these non-candy Easter basket stuffers for sensory friendly ideas for your toddlers. They'll help with hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, visual perception skills and more all while your kids have fun playing with them.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddlers - Sensory Friendly
There is nothing like the smiling faces of your child opening gifts on Christmas morning, so I make a concerted effort to buy things for Eli that he will enjoy while also being durable and educational. Here is our list of sensory-friendly ideas for your kids stocking stuffers that we think they’ll love
Easter Basket Stuffers - 5 Sensory Friendly Ideas for Babies
Since Eli was born I have found that all holidays seem to be a little bit more magical, and Easter is no exception. I’ve already started scouring the internet to find Easter basket stuffers, especially sensory friendly ideas for babies!