I am SO excited to share in today's post because it is sharing one of my very favorite kid activities: the sensory bin! Why am I so crazy about sensory bins? Not only are they crucial to promoting learning and developmental skills, but kids love them and when executed properly, can create an excellent opportunity for independent play (read: a few minutes for YOU!) This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying ...
A Homemade Halloween; Crafting with Cricut
Using my Cricut is my favorite way to get crafty, especially around the holidays! I am always sure to include crafting for the holidays on my fall to-do list so I have plenty of time to think of fun new projects! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. This does not sway my opinion in the least. I appreciate your support! Baby Cookie Monster costume: Jack has an intense ...
Baby Registry Must-Haves
How do you know what to put on your baby registry? We all want the best for our babies, and there are just so many products to choose from! When I made my first baby registry for Jack, I had the time to deep-dive almost every product choice on the market. The best resource I found was other moms and seeing what worked for them! Having had two newborns, I got pretty opinionated on what items I felt were worthwhile and what to skip! These products are my baby registry must-haves! This post ...
Best Children’s Books for Halloween
Did you know the most a brain will ever grow is between birth and age five? It totally makes sense but is a mind-boggling fact! No wonder reading to children is so incredibly important! To keep our kids from getting used to the same books, I like to rotate books regularly and have different, seasonal titles to keep them interested as well. This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. ...
Fall Family Photo Outfit Ideas
Today is the day! Our family photos are today at a nearby Christmas tree farm and I am so excited! Mostly I'm excited to see the finished end product. As any mom will tell you, corralling kids (and our dog!) for formal pictures does not make for a relaxing day! I wracked my brain for a bit trying to come up with some cute, coordinating outfits that weren't too matchy and my family would actually wear and came up with two options. Beyond that, I couldn't choose so I let my Instagram pals help ...
How to Keep Your Family Safe From Fire
October is National Fire Prevention Month! This makes for the perfect time to educate the whole family on fire safety! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. This does not sway my opinion in the least. I appreciate your support! Make it safe! Three of every five home fire deaths are in homes without working smoke detectors! First thing on our safety checklist is to make ...