Want to make a new Christmas tradition? Here are some great ideas for the 12 days of Christmas gifts for kids! Giving the 12 days of Christmas gifts can be a really sweet Christmas tradition. You could give these gifts day by day, or wrap and number them and gift them to someone who you...
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Step2 Adventure Camper Playhouse review
Looking for the perfect play house or play kitchen for your kids? Let's talk about the Step2 Adventure Camper Playhouse and if it might be right for your family! We are big fans of Step2 brand products, so we were super excited when they asked us to try out their new Adventure Camper Playhouse. This...
Step 2 Mobile Learning Tower Review
Looking for a learning tower or kitchen helper? Here's my complete Step 2 Mobile Learning Tower Review! I love kitchen helpers because they let kids get up to counter height where they can help with cooking, baking, and cleaning in the kitchen. They are also useful in the bathroom for helping kids to reach the...
Member's Mark Jumbo Kids' Explorer Chair vs Pottery Barn Anywhere Chair
Considering a Pottery Barn Anywhere Chair or a Sam's Club Member's Mark Kids' Explorer Chair for your kids? Let's compare them side by side to see which is best for your family. A cozy kids chair makes a great gift for the kid in your life. They are always a hit and are perfect for...
Pumpkin wash fall sensory bin for kids
Looking for a fun and easy pumpkin preschool activity? Your kids will love doing a pumpkin wash sensory bin for kids! Here's how to do it! I am keeping it simple with the kids this fall. I had big plans + ambitions to do elaborate halloween and fall activities all season long. But honestly? My...
20 fun & easy Halloween lunch ideas for kids
Looking to make Halloween extra special? Here are a ton of fun and easy Halloween lunch ideas! Halloween is one of the most fun holidays. I love that there is no expectation of gifts or big gatherings, it's just a fun time for all. If you want to stretch a holiday into maximum fun for...
How to make Christmas food baskets for needy families
Want to start a new Christmas tradition for your family? Consider bundling and donating a Christmas food basket for a needy family in your town. Christmas is a time to really reflect on everything in your life that you have to be thankful for. Some years are more abundant than others. If you have had...
What sides to serve with ham for Christmas for kids
Planning Christmas dinner? If you're making ham, you'll need some side dishes! Here are the best side dishes to serve with ham for Christmas for kids! Christmas is a busy time. There is a lot going on - church services, parties, presents, celebrations. And most of those things involve food. With Christmas falling so close...
You've been booed free printable & basket ideas
Want to boo your neighbors? Here's everything you need to know - and a "you've been booed" free printable! Halloween is just the most fun holiday to me. It's all about the candy and the laughs and having a good time. One tradition that we have been introduced to since moving to our new (large,...
Epic Kidz Play Couch Review
Looking for a play couch to add to your collection? Here's my Epic Kidz Play Couch review - let's see if it's the right choice for your family! Play couches are super popular for families with kids of all ages. They allow kids to be creative, active, and playful. We love our play couches and...
Goodevas Climbing Set 4in1 Review
Pikler triangle shopping? Check out my complete Goodevas Climbing Set 4in1 Review after using it with my 2 and 3 year olds! Pikler Triangles are popular climbing toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. And that's for a great reason. Pikler triangles help to encourage babies and toddlers to climb in a safe environment. They help...
70 taco toppings for your taco bar
Planning a taco dinner? Here are my favorite taco toppings for your taco bar - whether it's for yourself, your family, or a taco party! Is there anything better than a taco bar? Maybe a nacho bar... Tacos are a staple in our house - we have tacos for dinner at least once a week...
The 12 best indoor climbing toys for kids
Looking for the perfect climbing toy for your active child? Check out these tried and true favorites for the best indoor climbing toys for kids! If you have an active child, you know what it means to want to wear them out. My kids are wild, but they can nap hard - if they play...
Cheap Thanksgiving side dishes to make for a crowd
Planning a big Thanksgiving dinner? Here are a ton of cheap Thanksgiving side dishes to make for a crowd! Thanksgiving is a big holiday for cooking and eating, obviously. It's also all about togetherness and bringing people together. So, it makes sense that you'd want to be welcoming and invite many people to your home....
How to make fireworks in a jar
Fireworks in a jar are a great craft activity for young children, perfect for the Fourth of July or New Years Eve! This easy craft can be made in a few minutes with low mess! Let's be honest, fireworks are super cool, especially to kids! But if you have young kids, they usually aren't awake...
Piccalio Mini Climber Pikler Triangle Set Review
Pikler triangle shopping? Check out my complete Piccalio Mini Climber Pikler Triangle Set Review after using it with my 1 and 3 year olds! Pikler Triangles are an awesome climbing toy for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Pikler triangles help to encourage babies and toddlers to climb in a safe environment. They help encourage kids to...
32 easy make ahead sandwiches
Need to meal prep some sandwiches for lunch tomorrow? Here are a ton of easy make ahead sandwiches to try! Picnics and school lunches and afternoon parties - there are tons of reasons to want to make sandwiches ahead of time. But, old sandwiches don't sound super appetizing. Dry bread? Soggy bread? Gross! However, you...
21 breakfast recipes to make with Thanksgiving leftovers
Planning the perfect Thanksgiving? Let's put those leftovers to use! Here are a ton of breakfast recipes to make with Thanksgiving leftovers! Thanksgiving is a day full of cooking and eating. So, it makes sense if you don't feel like doing much cooking the day after Thanksgiving. But, if you have visitors or a big...
24 Non-alcoholic Thanksgiving Drinks Recipes
Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? There's a lot to plan! Here are some of the best non-alcoholic Thanksgiving drink recipes! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some drink ideas. While Thanksgiving is obviously more about eating than drinking,...
The 4 best cheaper alternatives to Slumberkins
Love the vibe of slumberkins but hate the price? Here are some cheaper alternatives to Slumberkins! Slumberkins are super popular stuffed animals. Like, they are one of those things that certain parents get *obsessed* with and end up buying the whole line for their not even born yet child to grow up with. But, these...
The 17 best whiskey cocktails for Thanksgiving
Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? There's a lot to plan! Here are some of the best whiskey cocktails for Thanksgiving! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some cocktail ideas. While Thanksgiving is obviously more about eating than drinking,...
The 11 best wine cocktails for Thanksgiving
Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? There's a lot to plan! Here are some of the best wine cocktails for Thanksgiving! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some cocktail ideas. While Thanksgiving is obviously more about eating than drinking,...
The 18 best vodka cocktails for Thanksgiving
Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? There's a lot to plan! Here are some of the best vodka cocktails for Thanksgiving! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some cocktail ideas. While Thanksgiving is obviously more about eating than drinking,...
38 best Fruit recipes for Thanksgiving
Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? There's a lot to plan! Here are some great fruit recipes for Thanksgiving! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some side dish ideas. My kids love fruit and it is always a safe...
Brumate BruTank Cooler Review
Cooler shopping? Here is our complete and honest Brumate BruTank cooler review after having and using it for our family of 4 at the beach! I recently purchased my husband a Brumate BruTank cooler for Father's Day. He had been asking for a nice cooler and I had been shopping around, mostly looking at Yeti...
44 Best Easy Thanksgiving breakfast ideas
Planning the perfect Thanksgiving? Don’t skip breakfast! Here are tons of Thanksgiving breakfast ideas for families to inspire you! Thanksgiving is a day all about cooking and entertaining - and eating. Whether you are hosting a crowd or just your own family, you have to start the day with breakfast Thanksgiving morning. There is zero...
The best Costco snacks for kids
Looking for some easy snack ideas? Here are the best Costco snacks for kids that you should totally grab on your next trip! We are big Costco shoppers. It's a great way to stock up on things that we work through quickly. One thing that goes quickly in our house is snack food. My kids...
Easy Fireworks painting for kids - with toilet paper rolls!
Check out this easy fireworks painting for kids - using toilet paper rolls! Perfect fourth of July craft or new years eve craft! My kids don't go to preschool yet and so they are honestly clueless about different holidays throughout the year. I mean, Christmas and Halloween there are neighborhood decorations to prepare them, but...
The longest track: a train learning exercise for kids!
Looking for a fun and easy train activity for kids? Here's the longest track: a really fun learning activity using train tracks! My kids are Thomas the train obsessed. Like, really, really obsessed. They can entertain themselves for a long time playing with trains on the tracks, but sometimes we need to mix it up....
Train sorting: a fun train activity for kids
Do your kids have a lot of trains? Here's a fun learning activity with trains - train sorting! My kids are Thomas the train obsessed. OBSESSED. Because of that, we have accumulated quite a few trains. Like, two big baskets full. The kids love building tracks and rolling them all around the loft, but sometimes...
The best outdoor activities for kids (by age)!
Want to get your kids outside this summer? Here are a ton of fun and easy outdoor activities for kids of all ages! As the weather gets pretty, I try to push my kids towards outdoor play as much as possible. Don't get me wrong - there are plenty of times when we are stuck...
17 fun & easy Halloween breakfast ideas
Looking to make Halloween extra special? Here are a ton of fun and easy Halloween breakfast ideas! Halloween is one of the most fun holidays. I love that there is no expectation of gifts or big gatherings, it's just a fun time for all. If you want to stretch a holiday into maximum fun for...
35 Best Corn Recipes for Thanksgiving
Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? There's a lot to plan! Here are some great corn recipes for Thanksgiving! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some vegetable and side dish ideas. My kids love corn and it is always...
27 fun and easy Grinch recipes for kids
Looking for a fun holiday recipe idea? Here are a ton of fun and easy Grinch recipes for kids this Christmas season! Christmas means a lot of things to a lot of people. But, every one can agree that it is a time to come together and have fun as a family. My kids really...
27 Best Carrot Recipes for Thanksgiving
Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? There's a lot to plan! Here are some great carrot recipes for Thanksgiving! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some vegetable and side dish ideas. My kids love carrots and they are always...
23 Child-friendly Thanksgiving appetizers
Planning a Thanksgiving with kids? Here are some great ideas for child-friendly Thanksgiving appetizers! The holiday season often means lots of holiday hosting is going on. If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, you might be looking for some kids Thanksgiving party food ideas! Now, I will say, it's hard to declare something as "kid...
45 Christmas Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Planning the perfect Christmas morning? Don't skip breakfast! Here are tons of Christmas breakfast ideas for kids to inspire you! Christmas morning is one of the most exciting times of the year for many kids. As a parent, I like to try to stretch out that enjoyment and really make it into a magical morning...
35 best Thanksgiving side dishes for kids
Looking to get inspired for Thanksgiving with kids? Here are the best Thanksgiving side dishes for kids to mix up your menu this year! Thanksgiving is a time to bring the family together for a big meal. And don't get me wrong, the meal is great. But, it can also be stressful to get that...
How to encourage independent play in kids
Do you wish that your kids would play more independently? Here are my best tips on how to encourage independent play in kids! As work-from-home parents to a 1.5 year old and a 3.5 year old, it's important for everyone's sanity that our kids learn to play independently! I have learned that there is no...
12 fun and easy Grinch crafts for kids
Looking for a fun holiday craft idea? Here are a ton of fun and easy Grinch crafts for kids this Christmas season! Christmas means a lot of things to a lot of people. But, every one can agree that it is a time to come together and have fun as a family. My kids really...
12 Fun things to do in Blowing Rock NC with kids
Planning a family vacation to the mountains? Here are our favorite things to do in Blowing Rock NC with kids! Blowing Rock, North Carolina is my idea of heaven on earth. I grew up with a family home in town and, while w no longer own that home, I still dream about Blowing Rock regularly....
A complete Mystery Hill review
Considering a trip to Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock North Carolina? Here is our complete Mystery Hill review! If you are visiting Blowing Rock, North Carolina, you have probably seen ads or billboards for Mystery Hill. I actually grew up with a family home in Blowing Rock and one summer we bought an annual pass...