The Absolute Best Swim Floats for Little Kids
This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. I received products to facilitate my review. Did you know that according to the CDC, children ages 1-4 have...
View ArticlePatriotic Red, White & Blue Jello Snack for Kids
It’s that time of the year. Summer is here. Kids are out of school. Weekends are filling up quick, especially with fireworks in the air and the fourth of July approaching. We love enjoying all the cute...
View ArticleShark Sensory Bin: An Easy Shark Week Activity
Ready for shark week?? My kids certainly are. Whether they’re pretending to be jaws in the bathtub or simply exploring all the wonderful sea creatures in their toy bin, playing with sharks is always...
View ArticleFudgey Patriotic Kid-Made Brownies
It’s no secret we love fudge brownies in our house — we’ve made them for almost every holiday and occasion under the sun: Valentine’s, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the summer and football...
View ArticleHow to Survive Breastfeeding at Night (Tips to Stay Awake & Be Prepared)
You’re in a pitch black room just about to fall into a deep sleep, when suddenly the cries of your 3 month old baby wake you. You sit up, reach for the light switch…and then instantly regret that...
View Article5 Ways to Make Your New Home Ready to Live In
This post has been compensated by Acorn Influence. All opinions are mine alone. When it comes to the moving process, the one thing I’ve found to be MORE stressful than selling and buying a house, is...
View Article14 Super Fun Beach Activities for Toddlers
Heading to the beach this summer with little ones in tow? Whether you’re on vacation far away or just taking a day trip, we’ve got some amazing energy-burning beach activities to keep the kids busy!...
View Article7 Easy & Genius Ways to Keep Baby Cool at the Beach
It’s 90 degrees outdoors in the middle of July. The sweltering heat is too much to bear. The kids are fussing. Jumping off the walls. Simply stir-crazy indoors. You’re drowning in baby’s incessant...
View ArticleBack-to-School Lunch Box Essentials for Your Preschooler
There’s nothing worse than the worrisome feeling that strikes after you’ve dropped your kid off at school only to realize you forgot to pack something in their bag. Whether it’s that required icepack...
View ArticleSanity-Saving Morning Routine Hack for Back-to-School
With a preschooler, toddler and baby in our home, mornings are a bit hectic. This an understatement of course. Mornings are simply TOTAL CHAOS. Especially back-to-school mornings. After begging my kids...
View ArticleDIY Frankenstein Halloween Costume for Kids
Stiff body, arms reaching straight out, head held high. I watched my toddler carefully, as he pretended to be the scary Frankenstein he was so fond of ever since he spotted an old Halloween prop in his...
View ArticleCaramel Apple Slices: Easy Snack Idea for Kids
Candy apples topped with caramel, nuts, sprinkles and other deliciousness are sprouting up everywhere you turn as the Fall season draws nearer. My mouth is watering just thinking about it…but my head...
View ArticleEasy Handprint Spider Craft for Halloween
If there’s one thing my boys can’t get enough of, it’s playing outside and getting dirty — with all types of bugs under the sun: everything from worms and slugs to ants and spiders! Spiders, especially...
View ArticleFrankenSmoothie: A Kid-Friendly Green Smoothie
Like many 2 year-olds and 4 year-olds, my kids are quite the picky eaters. They don’t always get the recommended dose of vitamins and nutrients for their age group. And getting them to eat fruits and...
View Article25 Adorable Halloween Costumes for Babies
First holidays with your baby are filled with photos that your family will look back at for years. With Halloween right around the corner (and it being the first one for your baby) you definitely want...
View Article18 Creatively Cute DIY Halloween Costumes for Toddlers
When we’re looking to make Halloween costumes extra special for kids, nothing’s better than going the DIY route. There’s just so much room for creativity — it’s hard not to love each and every homemade...
View Article5 Tips to Help Increase Your Breast Milk Supply Naturally
Even though breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, it isn’t always the easiest journey. One of the biggest challenges with breastfeeding is maintaining your milk supply. Although it’s...
View ArticleThe Secret to Keeping Your Breastfed Baby Full
Are you a mama struggling with a perpetually-hungry baby like me? I’ve often wondered why my breastfed babies never seemed satisfied after most feedings. They never appeared to get “as full” as...
View Article10 Breastfeeding Tips Every New Mom Should Know
Breastfeeding like parenting, is one of those things you are never truly prepared for in full. Sure you might do your research and may even hear a million and one stories from other moms that have been...
View ArticleBest Board Games for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Growing up, board games were always a fun way to pass the time with friends and family during sleepovers and rainy days. Even well into adulthood gathering around the table for a little...
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