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...
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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....
The 4 Types of Pikler Triangles
Considering a pikler triangle for your toddler or preschooler? There are a few different types! Let's talk about the differences! Pikler triangles are a super popular climbing toy for toddlers and preschoolers. Pikler triangles have a ton of benefits including giving kids a safe place to climb and building gross motor skills. Here are all...
Is the Ubbi diaper pail worth it?
Considering buying or adding an Ubbi diaper pail to your registry? We have bought it twice - and here's why it's worth the price! Baby shopping is this weird time. You feel like you need to buy so much STUFF but you don't know what you need, or even which of each thing to get....
Nugget Comfort vs Huddle
Considering a Nugget couch or a Huddle 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 Huddle Customizable Kids Couch. Let's jump in and compare the two! Here are my 12 favorite...
11 Nugget builds for babies
Want to use your Nugget with a baby? Here are my favorite build and configurations ideas! Nuggets are a super popular climbing toy for preschoolers, toddlers, and kids. But what about babies? I will firmly say don't buy a Nugget for a baby (unless you are just obsessed haha) but if you have a Nugget...
Nugget Comfort vs My NooK
Considering a Nugget couch or a My NooK 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 NooK. Let's jump in and compare the two! Here are my 12 favorite indoor climbing...
Nugget Comfort vs Stylized Nest
Considering a Nugget couch or a Stylized Nest 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 Nest. Let's jump in and compare the two! Here are my 12 favorite indoor climbing...
Nugget Comfort vs Go Coconut
Considering a Nugget couch or a Go Coconut 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 Go Coconut. Let's jump in and compare the two! Here are my 12 favorite indoor...
Nugget Comfort vs FortZee
Considering a Nugget couch or a FortZee 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 FortZee. Let's jump in and compare the two! Here are my 12 favorite indoor climbing toys...
How to make a Nugget Christmas tree
Want to set your Nugget comfort kid's couch up like a Christmas tree? Here's how to do it and some great decorating ideas! Nuggets are a super popular Christmas gift for toddlers and kids. Whether you are trying to surprise your kids with the Nugget as a gift or just want to make your Nugget...
Nugget Comfort vs Cushy Couch
Considering a Nugget couch or a Cushy Couch 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 Cushy Couch. This is a Canadian option though they ship internationally. Let's jump in and...
Fall memory matching game - free printable!
Looking for a fun, easy activity for your toddler or preschooler this fall? Check out my free printable matching memory game! I am always looking for easy ways to keep my toddlers occupied. Whether I need to fold laundry, make lunch, or just have a minute, anything that they can play by themselves is a...
Halloween Scavenger Hunt for Kids (Free printable!)
Want to get your kids outside this Halloween? Let's go on a scavenger hunt! Here's how to plan a Halloween Scavenger Hunt for kids and a free PDF printable! I absolutely love Halloween. It's just a fun, silly holiday. I love Halloween so much that I make it into an entire month of activities. Now...