Looking for free school supplies? Here are the best ways and resources to get free school supplies for your kids this school year! School supplies are EXPENSIVE. If you have multiple kids, it can really add up. My kids aren't school aged yet but my sister is a middle school teacher so I have seen...
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Free food pantries for families in need
Need help with food? Here is a list of advice on where to find free food pantries in your area and how to connect with them. Food is getting more and more expensive. Especially if you have a family to feed, it can be overwhelmingly expensive. There is no shame in asking for help and...
Review: Step2 Whisper Ride II Ride On Push Car
Want a push car for your toddlers or kids? Here's our review of our Step2 Whisper Ride II Ride On Push Car after using it with 2 kids! When my son turned 1, he started to hate riding in the stroller. I guess he though he was a big boy and was not feeling the...
Review: Step2 Side-By-Side Push Around SUV
Looking for a 2 seater push car for your toddlers? Here's our review of the Step2 Side-By-Side Push Around SUV after using it for our 1 and 2 year olds! Our go-to way of taking our kids around is no longer our stroller (unless we are at the zoo or somewhere like that). When it...
Nugget Comfort vs Target Pillowfort Modular Seating
Considering a Nugget couch or Target Pillowfort Modular Seating for your kids? Let's compare them side by side to see which is best for your family. Everyone is always looking for a Nugget knock off! A new popular option is the Target Pillowfort Modular Seating. Let's jump in and compare the two! Here are my...
The 45 best one handed meals for new moms
Whether you want to make meals for yourself postpartum or a friend, you'll love these one-handed meal ideas for new moms! Being a new parent is rough. If you have an easy baby who sleeps all the time, I am so happy for you. My first child was like that. My second, my daughter, was...
The 18 best freezer crock pot meals for new moms
Whether you want to make meals for yourself postpartum or a friend, you'll love these crock pot freezer meal ideas for new moms! Being a new parent is rough. You are thrusted into 24/7 caring for this tiny, screaming stranger. It can be exhausting and overwhelming. The hardest part for me was keeping up with...
How to get covers back on a Nugget: the easiest way!
Have a Nugget kid's couch? Getting the removable covers back on can be a nightmare! Here's a step by step guide to the easiest way! Nuggets are awesome kids toys, but sometimes they need to be washed. No big deal - that's why they gave them a removable cover. Here's my guide on how to...
The 16 best dairy-free freezer meals for new moms
Whether you want to make meals for yourself postpartum or a friend, you'll love these dairy-free freezer meal ideas for new moms! Being a new parent is not for the faint of heart. You have to be willing to sacrifice your self - and your self-care - for the good of this tiny stranger who...
The 12 best gluten-free freezer meals for new moms
Whether you want to make meals for yourself postpartum or a friend, you'll love these gluten-free freezer meal ideas for new moms! Being a new parent is rough. You are up around the clock and completely knocked off of your usual schedules and rhythms. One of the worst parts, for me, of being home with...
Play Doh Valentines Cards - Free Printable!
Looking for the perfect candy-free valentine to send to school with your kid? Check out this play doh valentines day card - with a free printable! Such a fun idea for Valentines day with your kids! Providing valentines for a class full of kids can be a lot. And, honestly, the last thing that the...
Thomas & Friends Super Station Review
Considering getting your kid a Thomas & Friends Super Station? Let's talk about it - and how our 3 year old likes it! Here's my Thomas & Friends Super Station Review! I want to preface by saying this post was NOT sponsored and this product was NOT gifted. We paid full price (actually $20 off...
The best chocolate fondue dippers
Looking to make fondue night special? Here are the best chocolate fondue dippers! Fondue is a super fun way to celebrate a holiday. While fondue can have romantic vibes, it is also a HUGE hit with kids. I mean, hello, melted chocolate, what's not to love! We are making chocolate fondue a Valentine's Day tradition...
Gifts for new moms that aren't for the baby
Looking for the perfect gift to give to someone who has just brought home a baby? Here are my favorite gifts for new moms that aren't for the baby! Bringing home a baby is exciting and worth celebrating! Many people want to send gifts to the new mom and dad to celebrate. But, many of...
The best cheese fondue dippers
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...
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...