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Benefits of Playing On Vertical Surfaces
Most kids (and adults!) these days are stuck in a pattern of constantly looking down. They play with their toys on the floor, work on school work on their desks, color at the table, or watch videos on an iPad or other device. Encouraging your child to play on vertical surfaces in an easy and quick adjustment to make and offers many benefits:
Sweet Potato Breakfast Stacks (Paleo)
Take breakfast to a whole new level with these Sweet Potato Breakfast Stacks. Adults and kids alike with love these crispy on the outside, soft on the inside sweet potato fries topped with sausage and an egg your favorite way
Baby Balance - Improving Your Little One's Balance Through Play
So your baby is walking, now what?! As Eli got closer and closer to his first birthday and began to progress from crawling to standing independently I heard so many times “everyone wants their baby to walk, until they start to walk.” As a first-time Mom I would roll my eyes and shake my head. Of course, I knew it would be an added challenge and a change to our daily routine, but I couldn’t wait for this next big step in E’s journey.
Pound a Ball - Toy Review
How many toys are kiddos given where they have free rein to pound on with a hammer?! The Pound a Ball toys are great for developing hand strength and fine motor skills by grasping and manipulating the hammer and helps kids develop hand-eye coordination as they have to manage hitting one ball at a time with the hammer.
Down on the Farm - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is full of stuffed animals and toys related to farming, books about farm animals, and puzzles. Come see the toys and books we chose to go DOWN ON THE FARM!
Diaper Pails - Diaper Genie vs Ubbi Diaper Pail Comparison
I wanted our nursery to be a warm and inviting space and did not want to get hit in the face with the smell of dirty diapers every time I walked in. After doing some research we narrowed our diaper pail choices down to the Ubbi or the Diaper Genie. Here are the things that we considered and why the UBBI DIAPER PAIL was the winner for us
Fun with Food! - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is all about fun with food! Come see the toys and books we chose all about FOOD AND BAKING
Everything's Coming Up Roses - Floral Nursery Inspiration
The entire journey from finding out you are carrying a child, to the delivery of that child is something I can’t quite put into words. The emotions of seeing that positive test, to hearing their heartbeat, to seeing their little profile, to finding out gender, decorating the nursery, and then to finally meeting that precious baby 9 months later have truly been the most amazing times of my life so far. Yes, about 1 Million decisions have to be made during that time, which can be stressful, but at the end of that 9-month marathon it’s all worth it!
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms
These pesto mushrooms are stuffed with shredded chicken to create a delicious, tasteful finger food you can bring to your next party. Whether you get a little crazy and top it with some shredded cheese or keep it Whole30 with nutritional yeast and homemade pesto - they're a guaranteed hit!
GF Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes + Blueberry Buttercream
Stuffed with cherries and using just a bit of coconut sugar, these gluten free vanilla cupcakes are a healthier take on a dessert treat. Free of grains, gluten and refined sugars, pair these with buttercream frosting to take them to the next level! They make the perfect little treat for you or your kids.
Refined Sugar Free Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
Made with real fruit and sweetened with honey, this blueberry buttercream frosts any sweet treat beautifully. It tastes great straight off the spoon too!
Easy Whole30 Taco Bowls
These Easy Whole30 Taco Bowls are clean, healthy and so full of flavor you won't even miss the shell. This easy to make meal will become a new Taco Tuesday favorite for the whole family. This gluten free taco bowl is easily doubled for extra leftovers too!
Wild Symphony by Dan Brown - Children's Book Review
Who knew that New York Times Best Seller, Dan Brown, is also a professionally trained piano player and a music composer! Wild Symphony is his first step into children’s writing and he did not disappoint! In this unique and interactive book, each page represents a different animal/s and includes a small rhyming story about that animal.
Things that Go - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is all about cars, trucks and other vehicles! Come see the toys and books we chose all about THINGS THAT GO!
Toy Rotation Inspiration - Themes + Ideas
Multiple studies have shown that having access to fewer toys encourages more creative and imaginative play and can increase a child’s attention span. Similar to the Montessori toy rotation, both Emily and I try to do a toddler toy rotation every few weeks to keep things fresh and give each of our son’s the opportunity to really explore their toys.
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
Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Mash (Keto)
Cheesy, creamy and filling...three words that perfectly describe this Keto Loaded Cauliflower Mash. A low carb take on a holiday classic, this flavorful cauliflower mash recipe will quickly make its way to the top of your must have dinner list.
Not Throwin’ Away My Shot - Hamilton Musical Nursery Inspiration
When we finally bought our house and moved in, I wanted to do something big for a nursery and I knew I wanted it to be different. My favorite thing ever is going to the theater and seeing a show. I started to think of ways I could incorporate my love for theater into a nursery, because between my job and my hobby this kid would be spending a lot of time in the theater.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake + Pecan Crumble
For the pumpkin lovers, this Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Pecan Crumble is going to become your new favorite holiday dish. The perfect amount of sweet to steal the show at breakfast, you’ll be amazed to hear it’s gluten, grain, dairy and refined sugar free. This coffee cake is a breakfast treat you will feel good serving to the whole family.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Brownie Bars
The ultimate fall treat, you would never guess that these Pumpkin Brownies are gluten free and allergen friendly. They're perfectly fudgy, not too sweet and guaranteed to impress even your pickiest friends!