Want to set up an indoor gym for your kids? Here are the most popular home gyms for kids to help you find the perfect one for your home! If you have wild kids, you know that they need to run around and burn off energy. My first choice is to always let the kids...
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Foamnasium Mega Wedges: everything you need to know!
Looking for an awesome accessory for your playroom? Let's talk about the Foamnasium Mega Wedges and if they might be right for your family! Looking for an awesome accessory for your Nugget? Or, just want a fun foam block for your kids or toddlers to play with? You don't have to spend much time in...
Lounge & Co Jumbo Lounger at Costco Review
Considering buying a Lounge & Co Jumbo Lounger at Costco? Here's our review after owning one for over a year! Looking for the ultimate bean bag? Right before my daughter was born, we decided to move the rocker/recliner from my son's room to her new nursery. We replaced the rocker with a Costco Jumbo Lounger...
How to recline a Mockingbird stroller
Trying to figure out how to recline Mockingbird stroller seats? It's easy, here's how! We love our Mockingbird strollers (we had the single and now the double stroller!) If you're new to yours, one thing you might struggle with is how to recline the seats! Does the mockingbird stroller recline? Yes, the seats can recline...
How to fold a Mockingbird Stroller
Wondering how to fold a Mockingbird stroller? Here's how to fold and unfold a single or single to double Mockingbird stroller! An important part of any stroller is folding it for use on the go. Pre-pandemic, I took our stroller out and about all the time. Since staying home more, and my kids getting a...
How can I get free clothes? Clothing closets for needy families
Are you looking for assistance with getting free clothes? Here are some ways you can access clothing closets near you. Not being able to afford clothing for yourself and your family is a humbling experience. Especially kids - they grow so fast, they compare clothes at school, they go outside, they stain and tear their...
40 Reindeer themed treats for kids
Want to get into the holiday spirit? Here are a ton of reindeer themed treats for kids to get them excited to Santa and Christmas! I love making a holiday extra special for my kids by stretching it out over an entire month. A great way to do that is to serve cute Christmas themed...
14 Child-friendly Christmas appetizers
Planning a Christmas party? Here are some great ideas for child friendly Christmas appetizers! The holiday season often means lots of party planning is going on. If you are planning a holiday party, you might be looking for some kids Christmas party food ideas! Now, I will say, it's hard to declare something as "kid...
Things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving
Looking for inspirations for Thanksgiving I am thankful for this year? Here are some things to be thankful for! The weather is getting cold, the Christmas trees are going up in every store, and the pumpkin flavored everything is everywhere. Yes, it's time for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving can mean a lot of things to different people...
Can you use a Nugget as a couch?!
Want to buy a Nugget comfort kids couch and wondering if it can replace a sofa in your home? Let's talk about if you can use a Nugget as a couch! Nuggets are a wildly popular kids toy. But, they are HUGE! If you have a small playroom - or no playroom - you might...
Can I use a Nugget as a bed?
Want to justify buying a Nugget comfort kids couch by having it pull double duty? Let's talk about if you can use a Nugget as a bed and all the factors to consider! Nuggets are awesome! They can serve a ton of purposes - couch, fort, slide, stairs, obstacle course - and yes, bed! A...
Tonie box vs Yoto player: Which kids reader is right for you?!
Want to purchase a screen-free audio device for your kid? Let's compare the 2 most popular options: the Tonie box vs the Yoto player! If you are looking for a screen-free toy for your toddler or preschooler this season, you might be considering a Tonie box or a Yoto player! They are both audio players...
All about the Nugget Comfort + Eric Carle Collab!
Excited to hear about the Nugget comfort and Eric Carle collaboration?! Here's everything we know about this Nugget pattern! We are obsessed with Nuggets so we were so excited to hear their latest announcement of the new Eric Carle nugget print! Nugget Comfort + Eric Carle Collaboration This will be a beige/tan colored nugget with...
Is the Nugget Montessori?!
Considering buying a Nugget comfort kids couch and wondering how it fits the Montessori learning style?! Let's talk about how you can use a Nugget in a Montessori home! Nuggets are an awesome toy for any home playroom. We are obsessed with ours and use it to build forts, slides, obstacle courses, and lots of...
How to stick felt to a Nugget couch!
There are so many fun ways to play with a Nugget couch, but one of them is to stick felt to it! Here's a simple tutorial on how to stick felt to a nugget couch! We are obsessed with our Nugget kids couches. They are awesome for building forts, obstacle courses, slides, and tons of...
22 Fun & Easy Santa Snacks for Kids
If you are trying to get your kids into the Christmas spirit, start with their food! Here are a ton of Santa themed snacks to make for kids! I'm so excited for my kids' Christmas this year. They are 1 and 3 years old and for the first time I feel like they are both...
Is there a weight limit for the Nugget?
Thinking of buying a Nugget kids couch but concerned about the weight limit? Let's talk about the weight limit for the Nugget! Nuggets are a super awesome indoor climbing toy for kids, but they are a pricey toy! If you are buying a Nugget for an older kid - or adults! - you might be...
Nicknames for Grandpa
Looking for cute and unique nickname ideas for grandpa? Here are a ton to get you inspired! Becoming a grandfather for the first time is so exciting! A new batch of kids to play with, spoil, and enjoy. Plus, you get to give them back to their parents at the end of the day! One...
Is the Nugget toxic?!
Wondering if a Nugget kids couch is safe? Let's talk about the toxicity of the materials used to make a Nugget! We love our Nugget kids couch, but if you are considering purchasing one, you may have questions about the safety or toxicity of the materials used to make them. Let's talk about what is...
Nugget Alternatives Available in Australia
Want a Nugget kid's couch but live in Australia? Here's the deal with ordering them - and some Australian alternatives! Nuggets are a wildly popular kid's modular couch that can be used for building, lounging, and imaginative play. You can read my full Nugget review here. Let's talk about your options for getting a toddler...
Santa Crafts for preschoolers + toddlers
Want to get crafty with your kids this holiday season? Here are a ton of ideas for Santa crafts for Christmas with preschoolers and toddlers! Christmas is an exciting time, and I like to make it even more exciting for my kids by turning it into a whole month of crafts, fun snacks, and special...
35 Homemade toys for kids
Want to make toys yourself? Here are a ton of ideas for homemade toys for kids and toddlers that you can start making today! Kids accumulate a lot of toys (that's why I push for giving kids experiences as gifts!) If you're sick of buying plastic junk - or just want to make something with...
Christmas experience gift ideas for toddlers + preschoolers
Does a kid in your life have plenty of toys? Give them the gift of an experience! Here are a TON of ideas for Christmas experience gifts for kids. I don't know about your kids, but mine have a TON of toys. And, not to sound ungrateful in the least, but sometimes I groan when...
How to convert baby headbands to hair clips
Have a lot of baby headbands that your baby no longer needs? Here's how to convert them to clips - without an expensive "conversion kit"! I was so excited to have a baby girl, and hair bows were a big reason that I was so excited! I signed Rory up for the Little Poppy Co...
How to convert baby hair clips to headbands
Want to convert hair clips to headbands? It's easy with this simple hack! Baby hair bows are one of the cutest things to me! I have a ton of nylon headbands that I converted to hair clips when my daughter got a little older, but I actually did the opposite before. I was gifted some...
Christmas activities for babies
Wondering what special activities you can do with babies at Christmas time? Here are a ton of ideas to inspire you! I've had a baby-baby at Christmas twice now. My kids have August and October birthdays, so they were both very little at their first Christmas! Babies are special and snuggly and sweet, but Christmas...
26 DIY wooden toys you can make for your kid or toddler
Want to make a DIY wooden toy for your child? Whether you have a baby, toddler, or older kid, it can be a great feeling to make them a toy from scratch. Here are a ton of great ideas! Wooden toys are all the rage. Isn't that funny how that works? Historically, there might have...
The best free baby boxes and what's in them!
Looking for the best free baby boxes? Here are my favorite free goody bags for baby registries and other easy sign ups - and what's in them! Today I want to talk about a baby-related freebie: Baby Boxes! Several brands offer free boxes of sample-sized baby items for new moms to try out. It's a...
How to DIY a Maternity Photoshoot
Want to DIY a maternity photoshoot to commemorate your pregnancy? Here's a ton of tips for awesome photos - for free! Pregnancy is such a short and unique time - though it doesn't feel short while you are pregnant! However, it is a very small portion of your life and it's a great idea to...
My Pregnancy Must Haves for Each Trimester
Wondering what you really need to buy to survive your pregnancy? Here are my must haves for each trimester! It's so easy to spend a ton of money when you are pregnant - both on conveniences for the pregnancy as well as things for the baby! Since most people in the United States have to...
25 Christmas painting ideas for kids
Ready to get crafty this holiday season? Here are a ton of Christmas painting ideas for kids including preschoolers and toddlers! Christmas is a magical time of year and if you want to extend it into a month long celebration for your kids, you are probably looking for Christmas craft ideas for toddlers and kids!...
Halloween Jello Sensory Dig
Ready for a fun - and messy - Halloween toddler activity?! Make this Halloween Jello sensory dig and get ready to laugh! Happy spooky season! If you are looking to make a month out of halloween treats, fun activities, and kid friendly crafts, you are going to want to add this one to your calendar....
15 Halloween Sensory Bin Ideas
Happy Halloween! Here are a ton of Halloween sensory bin ideas to make for your kids this spooky season! I am here for making Halloween into a full month celebration. One of my favorite ways to celebrate holidays is with fun sensory bins! My kids are 1 and 2, so sensory bins let them dig...
Are Pikler Triangles Safe?
Wondering if pikler triangles are safe for your kids? Here's everything to keep in mind before buying one! Pikler triangles are an ultra popular climbing toy for toddlers! They help kids develop gross motor skills in a safe way! If your toddler is already climbing on things - like the couch - then they would...
Easy Mini Chocolate Donut Spiders - Halloween craft for preschoolers!
Looking for a fun spider themed snack for Halloween that toddler and preschoolers can make themselves?! Here's how to make these easy mini chocolate donut spiders! Halloween is my very favorite holiday - and I am excited to see my kids get excited about it, too~ We are trying to turn Halloween into a whole...
Simple Spider Sensory Bin - baby friendly!
Looking for an easy Halloween sensory bin idea? Here's a spaghetti worm and spider bin that's super easy to make and even good for mouthy babies and toddlers! Halloween is almost here and I don't know about y'all but we are making a month of it! One thing that I love doing with my kids...
Four Nugget configuration ideas
Are you trying to come up with build ideas using 4 Nugget comfort kids couches? Here are some of my favorites! I honestly feel almost embarrassed admitting that we now have 4 Nuggets. Like, thats >$1,000 worth of foam 😂 We accumulated our Nugget couches over time, have a large playroom with zero actual furniture,...
25 Thomas the Train Gift Ideas for Kids
Looking for the perfect Thomas the Train gift idea for your toddler? Here are my favorites - beyond just the trains themselves! My 3 year old is OBSESSED with Thomas the Train. It's funny because a few months ago, he didn't even know who Thomas was and it was all Puppy Dog Pals 24/7. But...
Christmas Decoration Scavenger Hunt for Kids - FREE PRINTABLE!
Looking for a fun, free, outdoor Christmas activity for your family? Here's how to do an outdoor Christmas scavenger hunt - with a free printable! We love love love looking at holiday decorations. Halloween? The best. Christmas? So bright and shiny! I just love seeing the joy in my kids' eyes when they see everything...
24 Healthy Smash Cake Ideas for Baby's First Birthday!
Looking for healthy smash cake ideas? Here are a tone of baby's first birthday cake ideas - without all the added sugar! A baby's first birthday is SO FUN! I mean, seriously, all one year olds are adorable and it's so exciting to gather around and celebrate them. Plus, at one, they have very few...
The Best Modular Couches for Kids
Shopping for a modular couch for your kids? Here are the best ones in each category! If you have a playroom, you might want a couch for it. But if you have small kids, you might not want a traditional couch. Modular couches are couches that the cushions come apart for lots of play and...
The 13 Best Paleo Freezer Meals for New Moms
When you have a new baby, the last thing you want to do is have to cook an elaborate meal. Whether you are prepping for yourself postpartum or want to gift food to a friend, here are the best paleo freezer meals for new moms! The time right after you have a baby is wild....