Looking for the best cheese fondue dippers? Here are my family's favorite cheese fondue dipping ideas! There are few things in this world more comforting than melted cheese. Whether you are celebrating or sad, melted cheese just hits the spot. Personally, cheese fondue is our Christmas Eve tradition. Prior to getting married, we made cheese...
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How to make a Nugget play couch restaurant
Looking for a creative 2 Nugget build idea? Here's how to make a Nugget play couch restaurant booth! I love building fun Nugget builds for my kids. We usually do slides, forts, obstacle courses, or steps. Here are all of my favorite 2 Nugget build ideas! Occasionally, we get more creative. This dinosaur build is...
Free & Cheap Places to Throw a Birthday Party
Hosting a birthday party can get expensive, quick. Here are some ideas for free and cheap places to throw a birthday party - or any party - for kids or adults! Birthdays are really exciting, but they can add up really quickly. Whether you are on a tight budget or just trying to save money,...
An honest Glo Pals review
Considering buying Glo Pals bath toy for your kids? Read this review before clicking add to cart! You know those toys that you see everywhere? This past Christmas season, for me it was Glo Pals. I somehow got on their email list (does this happen to anyone else? I have literally no idea how.) I...
28 Easy Valentines Day Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Want to do something fun to celebrate Valentines day with your kids? Here are a ton of easy Valentines Day activities for toddlers and preschoolers! Ok, so I know that Valentine's day is kind of a Hallmark holiday - and a romantic one at that. It's kind of weird to celebrate it with your kid,...
33 Valentines day cards for preschoolers to make
Looking to plan a crafty Valentines day with your kids? Here are some cute and easy Valentines Day cards for preschoolers to make! I am really enjoying doing Valentines day crafts with my kids. One of my favorite categories of Valentines Day crafts is of course cards! If you are looking for preschool Valentine's day...
35 Best Free Valentines Day Printables for Preschoolers
Looking for an easy Valentine's Day idea for kids? Grab these super cute and free Valentines Day printables for preschoolers and toddlers! My 3 year old is obsessed with worksheets and I've been downloading all of the printables lately. He particularly likes anything to do with cutting - he's getting pretty good at it! He...
How to celebrate your first Valentine's Day after having a baby
First Valentines Day after having kids? Here are some ideas for how to celebrate your first Valentine's Day after having a baby! Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that some people get really into, and other skip all together. When you are in a new relationship or a newly wed, it can be a...
12 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with a baby
Want to make your baby's first Valentine's day special? Here are some ideas for how to celebrate Valentine's Day with a baby! Every first holiday is a milestone with a baby! It's so fun to make each day a little special, so it's really exciting to do something extra special for holidays. However, Valentine's day...
31 Valentine's Day Breakfast ideas for kids
Want to make a special Valentine's Day breakfast for your kids? Here are a ton of ideas to inspire you for Valentines day with your kids! I love taking "smaller" holidays and making them into a multi-week celebration. That's something that I used to mock as a single twenty-something but absolutely embrace now that I...
Creative ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with your toddler or preschooler
Want fun ideas for Valentines day with your kids? Here are my best ideas for how to celebrate Valentine's Day with toddlers and preschoolers! I love making simple "Hallmark holidays" into big, multiple-week long celebrations with my kids. It makes it so much more fun for them to build up a lot of anticipation with...
40 cutest Valentine's Day recipes for kids
Want to make Valentine's Day extra special this year? Here are a ton of cute and easy Valentine's Day recipes to try for Valentines day with your kids! I love making Valentine's Day into a multiple-week long affair. It's just so fun to squeeze as much joy as possible out of these "hallmark holidays" with...
29 cute & easy Valentines Day Crafts for Toddlers
Looking for a fun Valentines day activity with your toddler? Here are my favorite easy Valentines Day crafts for toddlers! Valentines Day is one of those smaller holidays that as an adult you don't really pay much attention to, but once you have kids, it's fun to go all out for! I love turning holidays...
75 Cute & Easy Valentines Day Crafts for Preschoolers
Looking for the perfect valentines day craft to do with your preschooler? Here are a ton of ideas for Valentines day with your kids! Happy Valentine's Day! I don't know about you, but I like to turn holidays into month long celebrations. When you are the parent of preschoolers, that means lots and lots of...
Nature Craft Idea: Leaf Animals!
Want to do a fun and easy leaf craft with your kids? Here's how to make leaf art animals - a fun fall leaf arts and crafts activity for kids! We love getting outside and we love doing crafts - so any time I can combine the two for one activity, it's a win! This...
Christmas Nature Craft: Leaf Reindeer
Looking for a simple nature craft to do with your kids this holiday season? Here's how to make leaf reindeer! The Christmas season can be really go-go-go. I know it depends on where you live, but here in South Carolina, the weather is really actually very nice, usually. I am always looking for an excuse...
Magna tiles vs Magformers: which is best for you?!
Deciding between Magna-tiles or Magformers tiles for your kids? Let's compare these magnetic tiles side by side! Magnetic tiles are a really great open ended toy for kids. They let them explore building and creativity and are honestly just fun to play with! These are a great STEM toy to introduce to young kids to...
Magna tiles vs Playmags: which is best for you?!
Deciding between Magna-tiles or Playmags tiles for your kids? Let's compare these magnetic tiles side by side! Magnetic tiles are a really great open ended toy for kids. They let them explore building and creativity and are honestly just fun to play with! These are a great STEM toy to introduce to young kids to...
Play Doh Class Christmas Gift tag - free printable!
Looking for a simple gift to give to kids at school? Here is a play doh Christmas gift idea with a DIY wooden stamper and free printable gift tag! This is Luke's first holiday season in a preschool, and of course I wanted to do a little something for his classmates. He only has 3...
Magna-Tiles vs Legos: Which should you buy?!
Trying to pick the perfect building toy for your toddler or preschooler? Let's compare magna-tile magnetic tiles and legos to see which is right for your family! Looking for the perfect building toys for your kids? There are a few super popular options! Why are building toys great for kids? Let's compare magnetic tiles, specifically...
Creative activity ideas with magnetic tiles
Do your kids love their magnetic tiles? Or maybe not play with them enough?! Here are a TON of magnet tile ideas with activities to get your kids playing! Magnetic tiles including Magna-tiles, Picasso tiles, and other brands, are super popular with toddlers and preschoolers. These plastic blocks have magnets along the sides that let...
How to store magnetic tiles (kid friendly ideas!)
Have a bunch of magnetic tiles and not sure how to best store them? Let's talk about all of the options to decide what's best for your home! We love magnetic tiles! They are a great open ended toy for preschool aged kids. They help kids learn basic colors and shapes, discover engineering skills, and...
How to clean magnetic tiles (without messing them up!)
Need to clean some magnetic tiles?! Here is the best way to clean them - without messing them up! Magnetic tiles (Magna-tiles and other brands) are a super popular open-ended toy that encourages creative thinking and learning STEM skills! However, they can get dirty! Kids are germy, and whether you run a pre-school or just...
Magna tiles vs Connetix: which is best for you?!
Deciding between Magna-tiles vs Connetix tiles for your kids? Let's compare these magnetic tiles side by side! Magnetic tiles are a really great open-ended toy for kids. They let them explore building and creativity and are honestly just fun to play with! These are a great STEM toy to introduce to young kids to get...
The best accessories to pair with magnetic tiles
If your kids love magnetic tiles, you might be looking for new and unique ways to play with them! Here's the best accessories to pair with magnetic tiles. Magnetic tiles are a super popular toys for preschoolers and little kids. They teach critical thinking, creativity, and even engineering skills. Y'all know that I am a...
Magna tiles vs Picasso tiles: which is best for you?!
Deciding between Magna-tiles and Picasso tiles for your kids? Here is a side by side comparison of the two most popular magnetic tile brands! Magnetic building tiles are a super popular stem toy for toddlers and young children - read our full comparison of all of the magnetic tile brands here! Two of the most...
What is the best brand of magnetic tiles?!
Want to buy magnetic tiles for a child in your life? They are a super popular gift! Let's compare the best brands of magnetic tiles! Magnetic tiles are super popular for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school aged kids. And, for a good reason. They promote fine motor skills, color recognition, shape recognition, critical thinking, and...
The 26 best Christmas gift hiding places
Ho, ho, ho! Getting your Christmas shopping done?! Here are some ideas for the best Christmas gift hiding places to keep your presents a secret! Christmas is a fun time of year. If you like shopping, it can be especially fun and addicting! However, if you have a lot of presents, you might be looking...
Nugget Comfort x Sesame Street Elmo Collab - all the details!
Curious about the Nugget Comfort Sesame Street Collab?! Here is what we know so far! Looking for the NEWEST 2022 Cookie Monster Nugget? Learn about it here! Nugget has something else up their sleeves in 2021! Many colors have been retired and only a few new colors (and prints) have been released. This has made...
YearCheer Holiday Subscription Box Review
Considering signing up for the Year Cheer holiday subscription box for families? Here's our review! Looking for a way to make having fun on holidays with your kids a bit more fun? But, don't want to put the effort into planning, spending time on pinterest, shopping, and putting it all together. The Year Cheer subscription...
The best climbing toys for 1 year olds
Looking for a way for your toddler to burn up some energy? Here are the best climbing toys for 1 year olds! Having a 1 year old is wild. It feels like you just had a baby and now all of the sudden they are turning into real humans. Don't get me wrong - one...
The Best Thanksgiving Books for Preschoolers
Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving books for your kids? Here are our favorite Thanksgiving books for preschoolers! Thanksgiving is a holiday that is often skipped right over. But, I like to spend November a little calm before the Christmas storm. Thanksgiving has a lot of meanings and connotations to different people, but I choose to...
What to do with your Nugget box
Just received your Nugget? The big orange box is so much fun! Here are some creative ideas for re-using it! Just got a new Nugget? Welcome to the fam 😂 Hop over and check out my Nugget configuration ideas, and print you out a free poster, and then get ready to play! The big orange...
Pikler triangle vs arch: which should you buy?!
Deciding between a pikler triangle and a pikler arch? Let's talk through the differences - from someone who has both! Shopping for a BIG toy for your kids? You might be considering wooden climbing structures! The most popular of those climbers are piklers. Piklers usually consist of a triangle, a ramp, or an arch rocker....
What age is a pikler triangle good for?
Considering getting a Pikler triangle but not sure if it's right for your kids? Let's talk about what age a pikler triangle is good for! Pikler triangles are a super popular toy or gift for small toddlers and kids. But, they are expensive! If you are considering investing in one, you might be wondering how...
What should you put under a pikler triangle?
Worried about safety with your Pikler triangle? Here are some ideas of what to put under a pikler triangle to keep your kids safe! Getting a pikler triangle is exciting! Your kids are probably really excited climbing all over it and exploring all that it can do. But, as a parent you might be worried...
Why is a pikler triangle so expensive?
Want a pikler triangle for your kids? But yikes at that price tag! Let's talk about why they are so expensive! Pikler triangles are a super popular climbing toy for toddlers and preschoolers. You might see one on instagram and think, oh I need that for my playroom! Then you hope over to etsy or...
Where to get squishmallows - all the stores near you!
Shopping for squishmallows?! Here are the best places to find them! Squishmallows are a super popular, super squishy pillow stuffed animal. The fabric is velvety soft and a bit stretchy and the insides are super soft! They are very comfy and adorable. You can find Squishmallows that look like animals, mythical creatures, food items, with...
20 Fun & Easy Thankful Crafts for Kids
Looking for Thanksgiving craft ideas? Here are the best thankful crafts for kids! Thanksgiving is almost here and while many people are rushing ahead to Christmas, I am trying to pause and sit a minute with Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a great way to practice gratitude and teach your kids about thankfulness. Take some times to...
All about the Starfish Nugget Comfort Color
Considering getting a Starfish Nugget? Here is everything you need to know about this beautiful color! Want something BRIGHT coral colored for your Nugget? Hello, meet starfish! Let's talk about the Starfish color and how it might work in your home! What color is Starfish? Starfish is a bright, neon coral color. It reads more...
All about the Bamboo Nugget Comfort Color
Considering getting a Bamboo Nugget? Here is everything you need to know about this beautiful color! Looking for a natural, earthy green color for your next Nugget? Let's talk about the Bamboo color and how it might work in your home! What color is Bamboo? Nugget calls bamboo a mossy sage green. I personally think...
All about the Potion Nugget Comfort Color
Considering getting a Potion Nugget? Here is everything you need to know about this beautiful color! Looking for a bold, bright, colorful Nugget? Do you love purple? You need potion!! Let's talk about the Potion color and how it might work in your home! What color is Potion? Nugget calls potion Ultra Violet. It's a...