Shopping for a new stroller? We are comparing our Mockingbird Single-to-Double stroller with the UPPAbaby Vista V2 and sharing the results! One of the biggest buys for many new parents is a stroller. Whether you plan to walk in your neighborhood, travel, or use it as your primary mode of child transportation, selecting a stroller...
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The Best Dog Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Do your kids love dogs? Here are the best dog themed activities for toddlers and preschoolers - perfect for a dog themed week or unit of homeschool! My son is just wild about dogs. He loves shows with dogs in them, books about dogs, and especially seeing a dog on the street. So, it is...
7 easy crayon storage ideas
Crayons everywhere? I feel ya! Here are the best crayon storage ideas to keep them all in one place and minimize breakage. I love that my son loves coloring and coloring books. It's a fun activity to do together and a good way for him to play independently, too. What I don't love is crayons...
How to make paper flowers from cupcake liners
Looking for the perfect spring craft idea for your kids? Check out this super simple tutorial for how to make cupcake liner flowers! My son loves bringing his mama flowers. Whenever he and his dad go to Costco or the grocery store, he is always asking to buy me a bouquet! I can't complain because...
The Best Dog Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Do your kids love dogs? Here are some of my favorite dog-themed books that my kids really love! I'm sure it's pretty typical for a 2 year old, but my son loves dogs. It's funny because we have a dog and he doesn't pay her too much attention. He chases her around a littly bit,...
Where to donate Halloween candy!
Have leftover Halloween candy that you don't want to eat? Here are some ideas for where you can donate it to put it to good use! I love Halloween and a big part of it is candy. I always go to Walmart and buy WAY TOO MUCH. It's just a fact that our house doesn't...
The Best Farm Themed Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Do your kids love farm animals? Here are some great book ideas all about animals and life on a farm! My kids LOVE animals. Farm animals are especially popular because they seem to have the most fun animal noises to imitate. Whether you are planning a farm animal themed week or unit or just looking...
The Best Dog Themed Snacks for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Do your kids love dogs? Here are a ton of ideas for dog-themed snacks you can make for your kids! My son loves dogs! He gets so excited to see a dog when we are on a walk and he really loves reading books about dogs, too. If your kid loves pets as much as...
The Best Front Facing Bookshelves for your Montessori Playroom
Looking for the best front facing bookshelves? These are super popular shelves for those following the Montessori method! Here are the best shelves you can find on the internet. Luke loves books, he just loves them! He has a full bookshelf in his room, but we wanted to give him additional book storage in the...
How to keep a hat on a toddler
Does your toddler always seem to wiggle out of their hat? Here's my best tried and true advice for how to keep a hat on a toddler! Toddlers are so fun. I mean, really they are but also, they can get on your every nerve. And sure, they're learning boundaries and seeing what they can...
What to do with your baby all day
Are you a new parent wondering what to do with your baby all day? It's extremely overwhelming! Here are some ideas to help your days pass more quickly and with more fun! I'll never forget when our first child was born, sitting in the hospital, waiting to be discharged. The pediatrician who was rounding on...
The Best Tips for Strawberry Picking with Kids!
Want to take your kids strawberry picking? It is so so fun! Here are my best tips for successful strawberry picking with kids and toddlers. Strawberry picking is one of my favorite childhood memories. It always fell around my birthday so it felt extra special. I was a picky eater, and strawberries were one thing...
The 5 Best Affordable Snoo Alternatives
Love the idea of a Snoo smart bassinet but can't stomach the price tag? Here are the best affordable Snoo alternative bassinets! If you've never been expecting a baby, you probably have no idea WTF a Snoo is. Maybe you first saw it on This Is Us. Maybe your friends mentioned it. The Snoo is...
Nugget double brushed suede vs microsuede
Trying to decide between the Nugget double brushed suede vs microsuede? Let's break down the differences so you can make the right decision for your family! The Nugget is a popular kid's play couch - read our full Nugget review here! The Nugget comes in 2 fabric cover choices: microsuede and double brushed suede. Let's...
Do I really need a double stroller for 2 kids?
Trying to decide if you should buy a double stroller? Here is my honest opinion after having two kids under two! I have gotten a lot of questions from pregnant moms and neighbors about whether a double stroller is necessary. Well, take it from someone who had two kids in two years (and two c-sections,...
The Ultimate Review of the Nugget Kid's Couch!
Looking for details about the Nugget couch? Wondering if a Nugget is worth the hype? Here's my review after owning two Nuggets for three years! One of the hottest kid's toys at the moment is the Nugget Comfort kids couch. These modular sofas went viral during quarantine and for a good reason - these play...
The Ultimate Guide to 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 freezer meals for new moms! The time right after you have a baby is bonkers. My...
Nugget After Dark: Everything you never wanted to know
The Nugget Comfort might be a kid's toy, but after the sun goes down, the parents have fun with it too! Here's a peek into the world of Nugget After Dark! Have you heard whispers of Nugget After Dark and wonder what it's all about? Look no further because we are about to dive into...
What car seats are compatible with the Mockingbird Stroller?
We love our Mockingbird stroller and are the first to sing it's praises! But we get a lot of questions about which car seats are compatible with the Mockingbird stroller. I want to be transparent: we have never used a car seat with our stroller - we got it when Luke was already sitting in...
Mockingbird stroller vs City Select Stroller
Shopping for a new stroller? We are comparing our Mockingbird Single-to-Double stroller with the City Select and sharing the results! One of the biggest buys for many new parents is a stroller. Whether you plan to walk in your neighborhood, travel, or use it as your primary mode of child transportation, selecting a stroller is...
Mockingbird Stroller Review
Considering a Mockingbird stroller? Here is our honest, non-sponsored Mockingbird stroller review! It is common folklore amongst new parents that a great way to put your baby to sleep is to push them around in the stroller. Well, the joke was on us, because when Luke was six months old, he had spent two consecutive...
Mockingbird Double Stroller Review
Curious about the Mockingbird single-to-double stroller? We were one of the first on the waitlist and are so excited to review our new Mockingbird double stroller for you today. Be sure to scroll for the video! Excited for the Mockingbird Double Stroller? We are too! We are expecting our second child in August. We have...
Mockingbird Carriage Bassinet: a Complete Review
Considering purchasing a bassinet for your Mockingbird Stroller? Here is everything that you need to know about the Mockingbird Carriage. We are big lovers of our Mockingbird stroller. BIG TIME! Click here to read our Mockingbird Stroller Review! Click here to read our Mockingbird Double Stroller Review! We had the single stroller for over a...
Pikler Triangle Benefits & FAQs
Wondering if you should get a pikler triangle for your child? Here are some of the major benefits! Then, consider making your own! Wooden kid's toys are all the rage currently. They are a bit of a throwback to the good old days, plus they feel more natural, organic, and often blend better with home...
The best accessories for your Nugget couch
Love your Nugget (or Nugget alternative)?! Your kids will love it even more with the right accessories! Here are the best accessories for your Nugget couch! We have 2 Nuggets and love them because they are so versatile. A Nugget can be a couch to lounge on, a bed to nap on, or an amazing...
How to make red white and blue star patriotic crayons
Looking for a fun patriotic craft idea for your kids or toddler? Here's how to make homemade patriotic crayons! If you are looking for a patriotic craft to do with your kid or toddler, look no further than these red white and blue star crayons. We love making molded crayons for every holiday. They are...
101 Summer Bucket List Ideas
Looking for Summer bucket list ideas to keep you and your kids busy and happy this summer? Here are tons of ideas for friends and families to do together - and a FREE printable list! Summertime is my favorite time of the year. It's hot, the days are long, and it feels like there are...
How to clean a Nugget couch
Wondering how to wash your Nugget cover? It is super easy! Here is a step by step guide on how to do it! Uh oh, did you spend a lot of money on a Nugget kid's couch and then your kids stained it immediately? Have no fear, here's how easy it is to clean! Our...
Snoo Review: This smart bassinet is totally worth it!
This is an honest and unsponsored Snoo Review based on our 13 months of experience with it. UPDATE - we officially used our Snoo for a total of 13 months and 2 kids and then sold it to another family. We LOVED our Snoo and wholeheartedly recommend it. Here's our review! I recently shared a...
Nugget Couch Alternatives: Comparing all of the Knock offs!
Considering buying a Nugget comfort kids couch? Let's take a look at all of the alternatives and see what is best for your family! Kids play couches are a hot commodity right now. People want their kids to have the very best - a mix of a preschool and a children's museum and a toy...
Nugget Couch vs Foamnasium Blocksy
Comparing a Nugget and a Foamnasium Blocksy? Let's put them side by side to see which is better for your family! We love our Nuggets, but there are a lot of great alternatives. I'm not going to call Foamnasium Blocksy a knock off because it's really been around a while, but it is the most...
Nugget Couch vs. Tarube
Considering a Nugget couch or a Tarube for your kids? Let's compare them side by side to see which is best for your family. My kids have and love 2 Nugget couches, but in the last year as demand has increased, so many knock offs have popped up! Today I am talking about the Tarube,...
Nugget Couch vs Leo Mat
Comparing the Nugget Comfort couch and the Leo Mat? Let's compare them side by side to see which is best for your family! I love my kids' Nuggets, but there have been SO MANY knock offs coming out lately! I'm on a quest to compare the options to see how they line up! Here are...
Nugget Couch vs Joey
Trying to decide between a Nugget couch and a Joey for your kids? Let's compare them line item by line item to see which is right for you! I live and die by my kids' 2 Nuggets, but we are decided whether we should get 2 more when my daughter turns one or try one...
Nugget Couch vs Figgy
Deciding between a Nugget couch and a Figgy? Let's compare the two kids couches to see which is better for your family. We have 2 Nugget couches and they keep our two year old BUSY! He loves climbing, sliding, and building forts. In the past year, a bunch of Nugget alternatives have popped up. I'm...
32 Awesome Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Babies
Looking for Easter ideas for your kids? Here are a ton of great ideas of what to put inside your baby's easter basket! Easter is right around the corner, and I want to make an Easter basket for my baby! I am well aware that he won't know what is going on, but it is...
The Best Toys for a 6 Month Old Baby
Buying toys for babies is so hard! They can't tell you what they want. But, around six months, you can really start to see what they enjoy. I loved when Luke was six months old. I feel like he really started to be a little guy at that age and really was so much fun....
Nugget Couch vs Fort
Considering buying either a Nugget comfort couch or a Fort? Let's compare them! I'm a big Nugget couch lover (since 2019!) but there have been a lot of new comparable products put on the market lately. I'm a member of a few facebook groups where people share their set ups and I've been really intrigued...
The 12 best indoor climbing toys for toddlers
Looking for the perfect climbing toy for your active toddler? Check out these tried and true favorites! If you have an active toddler, you know what it means to want to wear them out. My two year old is wild, but he can nap hard - if he plays hard, too! One of my favorite...
The 10 Best Toys for a 10 Month Old Baby
Looking for the best toys for your ten month old? Maybe a gift idea for a baby in your life? Here are the very best ideas! I don't know about you, but my baby REALLY got on the move at 10 months old. Not only was he crawling, but pulling himself up and walking along...
The 20 best patriotic books for babies and toddlers in 2025
Looking for the perfect patriotic books for the baby or toddler in your life? Here are some of my favorites! Summer time is quickly approaching and with it comes many patriotic holidays in the United States: There are lots of opportunities for American-themed book reading with your kiddos. So while you are busting out the...
How to make heart shaped crayons for Valentines Day
Want to make heart shaped crayons for Valentines Day? This is a great craft idea for Valentines day with your kids! I have a friend who lives in Florida (sadly, I wish she still lived here!) who has kids almost exactly my kids ages. Our youngest had due dates one day apart! Anyways, her sister...