Looking for the perfect dinosaur themed book for your preschooler or toddler? Here are our favorites! Dinosaurs are a big hit with my toddler. I mean, what toddler doesn't go wild for dinos once they discover them?! I love to foster love for topics with books. We get a big stack of on-trend books from […]
Dinosaur Ice Dig Excavation activity for preschoolers
Do your kids love dinosaurs? Cool down on a hot day with this simple dinosaur ice dig excavation sensory activity! Luke has been really into dinosaurs lately. We got a dinosaur kit from the library and it really inspired him to learn some of the different dino types. It was hot one day and we […]
How long does it take a Nugget couch to fluff up?
Wondering how long it will take your new Nugget couch to expand? Here's my experience with 4 Nuggets! So you got a Nugget couch. Hooray! You snap a selfie with the box, open it, and carefully peel the plastic off the cushions (no scissors!) But - you're disappointed. The Nugget is not what you expected. […]
How to purge and organize baby clothes for baby #2
Getting ready for baby number 2? Depending on how old your older child is, you may have a lot of saved baby clothes to sort, purge, and organize. Here are my tips for getting it done! I was SO excited when I found out our second child was going to be a girl! I have […]
Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks Review
We hope this review of the Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks is helpful to you! We recently purchased these from Amazon and installed them ourselves. It took about 30 minutes to install them all and it wasn't hard. Here's what we think of them! Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks The Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks are a new […]
101 Fun Questions to ask your Significant Other
Looking for conversation topics? Or just want to get to know your significant other better? Here are a ton of questions for couples to ask each other! Sean and I have been together since 2012. That might seem like a long time or like no time to you! But, since we work from home together […]
Weather themed activities for preschoolers
Want to teach your kids about the weather? Here are some fun + easy ideas for weather themed activities for preschoolers and toddlers! Weather is all around us, and so naturally it's something that kids want to understand. Our son is in a major "why" phase. That applies to everything - including the weather. It's […]
The best weather themed books for preschoolers
Want to teach your kids about the weather? Here are our favorite weather themed books for preschoolers! We love doing different themes for our library books each week. Having a theme allows our two year old to really get into a topic. Sometimes these themes become passions (hello dinosaurs, I'm looking at you) and other […]
11 Nugget Comfort Slide Ideas
Want to turn your Nugget Comfort kids' couch into a slide? Here are a ton of build ideas! Nuggets are a super fun toy for toddlers and kids. You can use them to build forts, obstacle courses, stairs, and of course, slides. Slides are fun for kids of all ages. If you use the thick […]
How to make Nugget Comfort stairs: a step by step guide
Want to make the trendy Nugget staircase? Here's how to make it - no matter how many Nuggets you have - and even add a slide! Nugget recently shared an awesome staircase step build on their instagram page. It inspired me to try this build out myself! I was super impressed. It's extremely stable (my […]
10 Things to do in Hendersonville, North Carolina with kids
Planning a trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina? Here are some of our favorite things to do there with kids! We just got back from a week and a half in Hendersonville North Carolina. We had such a fantastic time, I felt compelled to round up all of the great activities that we did with our […]
Nugget couch ideas for adults: Nugget After Dark Ideas
Want to put your Nugget couch to work after hours? Here are some Nugget After Dark build ideas for adults. Y'all are going wild for Nugget After Dark. After this Facebook group went viral on TikTok, searches for Nugget couch ideas for adults have skyrocketed. Whether you're just curious or you're interested in trying it […]
6 ways to use a balance board for kids!
Looking for ideas for how to use a balance board for kids? Here are our favorite ways to use a wobble board! Balance boards are really hyped up on kids' space facebook groups. They are touted as essential to a Montessori playroom or for Nugget play. So, of course I ordered one. We got it […]
Retired Nugget Comfort colors
If you are interested in seeing some of the retired Nugget comfort couch colors, look no further! I have gathered them up for you to enjoy. Obsessed with Nugget kid's couches? Aren't we all! This couch is more than just a couch - and more than a kid's toy. It's a beautiful, high quality piece […]
Spider themed snack ideas for kids
Want to get spooky? How about serving up some spiders! Check out these spider themed snack ideas for kids! Do your kids love spiders? These spider-themed treats are perfect for Halloween and halloween parties and treat bags. I like to celebrate all October long, and adding little special touches to meals is a great way […]
31 Monster themed activities for preschoolers
Do your kids love monsters? Here are a TON of fun monster themed activities + crafts for toddlers and preschoolers! My son totally loves monsters. I don't know why I thought he'd be afraid of them - but he just thinks they are hilarious! So, whether you are planning for Halloween or just have kids […]
Monster themed foods for kids
Do your kids love monsters? They will go wild for these monster themed food ideas! My 2.5 year old goes wild for Monsters. He seriously loves them and will pick anything monster themed when given the choice! Monsters are popular for Halloween, but you could also plan monster activities, a monster-themed party or just have […]
Our favorite Monster books for toddlers & preschoolers
Looking for the perfect monster themed book for your toddler or preschooler? Here are my favorites! Kids love monsters! I dunno why I assumed that my son would be scared of them, but at 2.5 he finds them hilarious and awesome. We do a lot of monster talk around here and with that comes some […]
Nicknames for Grandma (who doesn't think she's old enough to be Grandma!)
Looking for cute and unique nickname ideas for grandma? Here are a ton to get you inspired! Becoming a grandparent is a big deal. A part of that is choosing the name that your grandkids will call you! This was a hot topic and one of much contention in our family. Our mothers both delayed […]
How to move with a Nugget kids couch
Planning to move and wondering how to transport your Nugget kids couch? Here's what we learned when we moved! If you are planning to move, you are probably stressed out. Packing - especially kids stuff - is super stressful and time consuming. If you have a Nugget - or two - you might be stressed […]
How to store a Nugget couch when not in use
Want a Nugget but not sure how to store it when not in use? Here are my best ideas to get it out of the way! Nuggets are ultra-popular kid's modular couches. Read my full Nugget review here! They include 2 larger rectangular pieces (that each fold to become 2 squares) and 2 triangular "pillows". […]
The best board games for toddlers
Want to try board games with your toddler? Here are our favorite board games that they can actually play! Toddlers can be wild and fun and all of the above but they also can get boring. Hear me out - they aren't boring, per se, but they zoom through activities so quickly that they - […]
Single Nugget Couch Configuration Ideas
Looking for Nugget couch configuration ideas? Here are some of our favorite single Nugget couch builds! Nuggets are a super popular toy for kids. These modular play couches can be mixed up and configured to play, hangout, build, and play rough and tumble with our two kids. We actually have 4 Nuggets, but we do […]
The Best Tips for Blueberry Picking with Kids!
Want to take your kids blueberry picking? Here's what to expect and how to plan to go blueberry picking with kids! We love doing outdoor activities and any trip to a farm is a big treat for our two year old. We recently discovered that there is a blueberry farm less than 15 minutes from […]
Two Nugget Configuration Ideas
Looking for two Nugget couch configuration ideas? Here are some of our favorite double Nugget couch builds! We are obsessed with our Nugget comfort couches! They are our favorite place to play, hang out, build, and play rough and tumble with our two kids. Read our full Nugget review! We have 2 Nuggets, and it […]
Fun & Easy Nugget Fort Ideas
Looking for Nugget couch fort configuration ideas? Here are some of our favorite Nugget builds to make fun forts to climb in and on top of! We are obsessed with our Nugget comfort couches! They are our favorite place to play, hang out, build, and play rough and tumble with our two kids. One of […]
The best bunny themed snacks for preschoolers
Looking for the perfect bunny rabbit themed snack ideas for your toddlers or preschoolers? Here are some of the cutest recipes and Easter ideas for your kids! Whether you are planning for Easter or just doing a bunny week with your kids, it's fun to incorporate themed foods into your day! Here are some of […]
Indoor Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids
Obstacle courses are super fun to build and are a great way to develop gross motor skills and burn off energy when it's not good weather for outdoor activities. Here are our best indoor obstacle course ideas for kids! Whether it's super hot, cold, or raining and you are looking for an indoor summer activity, […]
Nugget Obstacle Course Ideas
Want to turn your Nugget kids' couches into an obstacle course? Here are our best ideas and what works for our family! We absolutely adore our Nugget kid's couches and have a lot of fun getting creative when playing with them. Whether you have a large play area or just keep your Nugget comfort in […]
101 foods for babies with no teeth
Wondering what finger foods for your baby with no teeth? Here are some of the foods that they can safely manage to eat! I did Baby Led Weaning with both of my kids. That means that at the age of 6 months (assuming they can sit very well in a high chair) they started getting […]
The 16 best bunny themed crafts for preschoolers
These bunny rabbit crafts for preschoolers are perfect for Easter, springtime, or just anytime that your kids want to celebrate rabbits - great Easter ideas for your kids! We have been having a lot of fun talking, reading, and doing activities about bunny rabbits this spring! Bunny craft ideas are often reserved for Easter, but […]
The best rabbit themed books for preschoolers
Do your kids love bunnies? If you are planning a rabbit themed week or gift - for Easter or just for fun - here are my kids' favorite bunny rabbit themed books! Bunny rabbits are often trotted out in kid's gifts and activities around Easter, but they are fun for kids all year round. If […]
Christmas gift ideas for adult children
Buying gifts for your kids is fun, but buying gifts for adult children can be really hard. Here are some of my best Christmas gift ideas for adult children! I honestly hate Christmas shopping. It's so hard to find the perfect gift for people. It's even harder when shopping for adults with jobs and their […]
Everything you need to know about Pikler Triangles
Considering buying or building a Pikler Triangle? Let's talk about them and see why they are such an incredibly popular kid's toy! One of the things that I get the most questions about in our playroom is our pikler set up! We have a pikler triangle and ramp and wooden climbing arch combination. These are […]
The 10 Best Pikler Triangle Alternatives for Busy Toddlers
Love the idea of a Pikler Triangle but don't actually want one? Whether you want to save money, space, or a little of both, here are the best pikler triangle alternatives for your busy toddler! Pikler Triangles are an extremely popular wooden Montessori climbing toy for toddlers. They are triangular, upside down v-shaped climbers with […]
Mockingbird stroller vs UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller
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 […]
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 […]