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Have you started Christmas shopping for your toddler yet? On Instagram last week I asked if you’d rather see gift guides or reviews of our favorite toddler toys and you overwhelmingly voted for reviews of our favorite toys. So, here are my favorite toddler toys right now: (note: Lincoln is almost 5 And Adelaide just…
Today I’m sharing all of the best toddler bath toys to make bath time more enjoyable (and a better break for mom at the end of a long day). Most of these toys can be used from baby bath time through older toddlers and some of them double as fun outside of the tub. This…
Today I’m sharing all the best places to find trendy and cute toddler girl clothes. Shopping for a toddler boy? Check out this list of best places for toddler boy clothes. Best Places for Cute Toddler Girl Clothes Are you on the hunt for the cutest toddler girl clothes? We’re going through so many options…
This post is all about our favorite holiday and Christmas traditions with toddlers. This post may contain affiliate links. Holidays with kids a the best! There may be a little less sleep and a few more meltdowns in the toy aisles, but the magic little ones bring to the season is real. If you’re looking…
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 2024. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea…
Why are brain-building toys important? When it comes to helping your kid’s brain develop, the very best thing you can do for them is give them a safe and loving environment. Once they have that though, what do you fill that environment with? It can be tempting to equate “brain-building” with “skill mastery” or…
I wrote this list of toddler gift ideas a week ago BEFORE Adelaide turned two. She’s officially a two-nager. This sweet baby of mine turns two this week and it is blowing my mind. It’s cliche, and I hear it from moms all the time. But really, there’s no more babies in our home right…
Are you wondering what to do with your toddler in Boston this summer? Or maybe you’re visiting and trying to add in a few toddler-friendly activities to your itinerary? Today I’m sharing our Boston Toddler Summer Bucket List, packed with some of our favorite and most recommended things to do in Boston with kids. …
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…
With the holidays just around the corner, many of you are probably preparing for a road trip! I have such happy memories of family road trips growing up and I’m determined to make them fun family adventures for my little ones. There’s something special about loading up all of our belongings, the newly-wrapped Christmas gifts…
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…
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…
My mom bought a dinosaur LEGO DUPLO set twenty years ago and when it came time to put it together one Saturday morning (twenty years ago), my dad declared we needed more DUPLO bricks. She bought another two or three preschool sets (the extra large set you would buy to have a classroom set for your…
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 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…
We’re just about halfway through winter over here and so far we’re surviving city living in the cold with these toddlers. Gone are the days of going from our heated house to semi-warm garage, with a quick dash through the cold into our destination. Now we bundle up, walk down three flights of stairs, head…
Baby’s First Christmas: Traditions, Activities & Photo Ideas *This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own, just like always* Your baby’s first Christmas is such a special milestone. It can be magical, but let’s be honest—sometimes it’s just as much about diaper changes, naps, and travel schedules as it is about twinkling lights….
Today we’re talking all about where to buy cute baby boy clothes. Whether you’re looking for the best baby boy clothes to gift a new mama or to dress your own little one, this list has you covered. Congratulations on your little one! Dressing a baby boy is so fun! Whether you’re on the hunt…
Today we’re talking all about building emotional intelligence in toddlers and young kids. These activities are ways to spend time with your kids in a way that boosts their EI as they become more familiar and comfortable with their emotions and the emotions of others. Did you know there is something twice as important as…
Today we’re talking favorite parenting books for parents of young kids. This post contains affiliate links. Finally! We’re talking about parenting books. I have dedicated a good portion of my free time in the last few years to listening to audiobooks and parenting books always seem to work their way into my library holds. That…
