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30 Highly Engaging Christmas Gifts for 18 Month Old

christmas gifts for 18 month old

Looking for Christmas gifts for 18 month old cuties in your life?! This gift guide has Montessori toys, bath toys, quiet toys, building toys, and even ones to help them work on fine motor skills! This guide is filled with our favorites. This post is all about Christmas gifts for 18 month old kiddos in […]

25 Big and Little Ways to Set a Good Example for Your Kids

How to Set a good Example for Your Kids

It is so important we set a good example for our kids because they see EVERYTHING. I remember the moment when my toddler dropped something and said, “are you kidding me?!” That was the moment I realized just how much my kids were picking up on. It pushed me to really dive deep into what […]

13 Tips for Apartment Living with Kids (No Matter How Small the Space)

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Apartment living with kids has become more and more common as the housing market has gone wack over the last few years. At the same time, working from home and home schooling have become even more prevalent since the pandemic. When small spaces, kids, and lots of time at home meet, things can get messy. […]

Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable Diapers: The Pros and Cons

Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable | Cloth Diaper Pile

When it comes to cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers, cloth is becoming easier and easier while disposable diapers are becoming more and more expensive. Money savings, time savings, and environmental savings are just a few things to consider when looking at cloth diapers vs. disposable.  So, let’s break those down and see what fits your […]

13 Genius Hidden Toy Storage Ideas for a Tidy Home

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Having kids means having toys all over your home, but with these hidden toy storage ideas no one will even know they are there! I spent forever figuring out how to hide the toys in our home and I hope they help you hide yours away too!  This post is all about hidden toy storage […]

25 Easy Toddler Lunches for Picky Eaters

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Having a list of easy toddler lunches is the quickest way to take the stress out of meal times. Because if you’re like me, you’ve definitely drawn a blank at lunch time when it comes to finding something your toddler will eat. No more meals where everyone ends up exhausted and still hungry.  This post […]

30 Insanely Cheap Kid Summer Activities That All Cost Under $10

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Kid summer activities are often exhausting to plan and cost a fortune by the time you’re done! Trust me, I know the feeling. But these 30 ideas are different! All these ideas are either free or require nothing more than a quick trick to the dollar store! I’ve also made a free, “Summer Bucket List” […]

13 Secrets to Make Grocery Shopping with a Baby a Breeze

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Grocery shopping with a baby or a toddler in tow doesn’t have to be so hard! You just have to prepare well! It’s all about timing, preparation, and a well stocked diaper bag!  This post is all about a few ways I make errands and grocery shopping with a baby go smoothly. This article contains […]

How to Start Reading Books to Toddlers Who Can’t Sit Still

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Reading books to toddlers can be insanely hard! New and aspiring walkers just don’t want to sit still. A toddler’s attention span is already short and technology has pushed kids to stop reading. As both a mom and a teacher, I am passionate about instilling a passion for reading in my children.  This post is […]

How to Throw a First Birthday Brunch (+Menu & Decoration Ideas)

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There are plenty of reasons to opt for a first birthday brunch over a lunch or a dinner! Brunch is far more practical for a first birthday party! The timing of brunch is perfect for your one-year-old to squeeze in a nap before company arrives. Breakfast foods like eggs, waffles, and fruit are often foods […]