This post is all about our favorite holiday and Christmas traditions with toddlers. Last year with two little ones we had so much fun with the magic of Christmas 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. …
Day in the Life: 2 month old, 3 year old, 4 year old
We’re 8 weeks into life with three kids. Ben is back at work. We have found some semblance of a routine. I’m still mostly cooking macaroni and cheese or frozen pizza for dinner and trying (not always successfully) to hold it together around 6pm each evening. This wasn’t the best day we’ve had …
Notes on Motherhood
Sharing a few personal thoughts on motherhood after this weekend away from the kids in Boston in March. Some notes on motherhood: Grandma came and picked these kids up for a spur of the moment 24 hour sleepover in New Hampshire this weekend. With the unplanned prospect of a child-free morning, Ben and I …
How to do quiet time with toddlers
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. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea back with Lincoln was still a baby and a friend …
Tips for hosting a stress-free playdate with Mix-ins
This post is sponsored by DairyPure. All opinions are our own. We are finally at the stage where playdates lessen the parent involvement required at my house (most of the time). Especially in the winter, when it’s hard to get outdoors here in Boston and we have to bundle up just to get to the …
4 ways to focus on giving with toddlers
This post is sponsored by Zonderkidz. Are you all ready for Christmas at your house? We made it up to my parent’s in New Hampshire yesterday and, while I still need to wrap presents, we’re almost set. Growing up, my mom always placed a huge emphasis on what we wanted to GIVE at Christmas. She often …