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This post is sponsored by Huggies®. All opinions are my own. Westley has become a full fledged toddler seemingly overnight and most of us are thrilled about it. Lincoln loves playing chase with him around the house and Adelaide drags him around on blankets to give him “a ride.” Both…
This post is all about our favorite holiday and Christmas traditions with toddlers. The magic of Christmas is so fun with kids and I’m so excited for all of these this year as well! This post was originally published in November 2018. This post may contain affiliate links. December is almost here and holidays with…
A lifetime ago before the pandemic we took a glorious preschool field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown Boston. The kids were angels. I brought my camera. It deserves a blog post. Museum of Fine Arts Field Trip A lot of the magic of motherhood these days is found in the small…
Today we’re talking all about the toddler defiant “No!” phase and how to respond. This post was originally published back in 2017. The No Phase Last month it was like Lincoln fully embraced turning two and immediately switched into defiant toddler mode. One day he was agreeable, easily persuaded, and happy to go with the…
Today I’m sharing everything I’ve tried and learned about quiet time for toddlers. This break in our day is essential for my sanity and theirs. This post was originally shared in 2018 and updated in 2022. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea…
Are you thinking of moving your kids into the same room? Or maybe siblings are already sharing a room and you’re looking to make things run a little smoother? I’m sharing lots of tips for siblings sharing a room along with how we transitioned our boy and girl into a shared room as toddlers. Why…
Today I’m sharing our toddler bedtime routine and the Halo Snoozy Pod, the coolest new baby/toddler product on the market! This post is sponsored by HALO Innovations. Have you heard of the Snoozy Pod? I’m sharing all the ways we use our Snoozy Pod and how they’re helping both kids sleep better (and longer!) in their…
I’m back today with another “Day in the Life” post sharing a recent Sunday around here with two toddlers. I love looking back on these snapshot posts and realized, after looking through the ones over the last two years, that I’ve never captured a Sunday. Sundays are generally a day reserved for family and worship…
This post on our toddler bedtime routine is created in partnership with Bumbo, one of our favorite baby brands! If I were going to give new parents only one piece of advice, it would almost certainly be around developing routines for your babies. The most important one we’ve focused on with both kids is their…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Park ‘N Fly Airport Parking. All opinions, cute children, and long days of flying are 100% mine. Planning an upcoming trip with kids? It can be a bit daunting to travel with little ones but here are a few tips to take you smoothly…
Have you spent time at a lake with your baby or toddler? We spent a week up at lake Pawtuckaway this month, tucked into the forests of New Hampshire, and had so much fun! I was surprised by how different spending time at a lake was from taking two kids to the beach. In some…
This post has been sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. Summer is the time for road trips! Whether it’s a couple hours to visit friends and family or a full day driving cross-country, traveling with toddlers can seem daunting. My parents live in New England, a 12 hour drive from us and our dear friends…
I spoke quietly to Lincoln as I was putting him to bed last night. “Do you know that I love you? I am so grateful you came to be a part of our family. And I am so happy that I get to be your mom.” And some nights he lets me continue. “And I…
Today we’re chatting about the average day with two under two at home. On this particular day the kids are 2 months and 19 months. I am very sleep deprived. Life with two kids under two is never the same and I’m still working on getting on a set schedule. At this point…
Thanks for your words of encouragement as we said goodbye to family yesterday. We’re all adjusting to life as a family of four over here and while we’ve geared up for it to be a rather sleepless summer, I’m hoping we manage to have some fun as well. I’ve rounded up a list of activities…
Today we’re talking all about Hello Bello diapers in this honest review. This post was written with support from the brand. All opinions (and cute baby photos) are my own, just like always. Let’s talk baby products. Four kids in and you might think I know what I like and stick with it. It turns…
We are two months into this four kids thing and some hours are better than others. Usually at 2:30pm I think we’re killing it, we’re playing at the park after school, Rosalind is snoozing in the wrap, big kids are playing with friends, and the toddler has inserted himself with the big kids. By 4:30…
It feels a little bit surreal still that we are a family of six. SIX! And that I have two elementary schoolers. Weren’t they just toddlers? In the ten years I’ve spent sharing bits of life on this site, my first three kids had a “Week 1 with ___” post so I don’t think we…
A little 31 week maternity update (photos from 29 weeks): Eating: All the pebble ice. Once I hit about 6 pm, nothing sounds as good as a cup of pebble ice from Chick-fil-a. It probably means I have anemia and should start taking iron supplements again. I am also very much still in the “Coconut…
Our new favorite weekly family tradition is to pack up dinner and trade dishes for washing off sandy bums when we get back from the beach. In the summer we’ll spend full days at the beach but, for now, a few hours in the late afternoon is perfect. We live about half an hour from…
Have you ordered from Shein Kids before? About 5 years ago this fast fashion giant out of China expanded from women’s and menswear into children’s clothing. 4 years ago I placed my first order. Over the years Shein Kid’s sizing has gotten more consistent and their prices have gotten a bit higher. Their items are…
Happy New Year! Today we’re talking all about New Years Resolutions for moms and lots of great ideas if you need some inspiration for setting your own resolutions with little ones around. I LOVE fresh starts and clean notebooks and lists of goals (preferably by category and color coded). And now that I’m…
Today I’m sharing all my favorite things! This post contains affiliate links meaning I may make a small percentage if you purchase something after clicking one of my links (at no additional cost to you). Not all of the products have affiliate links and I do love every single one. Let’s talk favorite things! Yesterday…
Today we’re talking all about the best gifts to give a newly pregnant friend. You know, when you find out a dear friend is pregnant and there are still months before a baby shower? Don’t miss all these great ideas to help her feel loved and celebrated while expecting. A week or so after I…
