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Last Minute Target Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers Under $10
Stockings are arguably one of the best parts of Christmas morning which is why we love taking the time to thoughtfully pick out what goes into each of these. As we near Christmas, we’re rushing to grab the last few pieces

Construction Sensory Bin with Taste Safe Play Mud & Dirt!
This construction sensory bin has been the biggest hit so far and is so easy to make! R loves being able to drive his bulldozer through the play mud, fill his dump truck with “dirt” and relocate it to another pile. Read on to see how easy it is to make this taste friendly sensory bin.

19 Must-Haves for Second Baby Registry - What You Need!
There are so many items you have to think about when having your first baby - stroller, swing, car seat, crib… the list goes on. If you’re like me, you probably saved the majority of these items in case you decided to have a second child and you won’t need to repurchase many of these items.

Easy Pom-Pom Rainbow Sensory Bin – Fine Motor Work for Kids
Looking for a fun, sensory friendly way to help develop and expand your child’s fine motor skills? This super easy, 3 “ingredient” pom-pom rainbow sensory bin takes all of 10 seconds to make.

Eleven of the Best Pete the Cat Books Your Child Will Love!
Pete the Cat books have been a favorite in our house since R was little. He thinks the stories are funny and loves asking for the “kitty cat books.”

Fun $5 Garden Sensory Bin - “Build a Bouquet” For Summer
This simple and inexpensive (just $5!) garden sensory bin is so easy to make and full of re-usable sensory bin items from the local dollar store.

The Free Babylist Welcome Box - What Do You Actually Get?
When I was pregnant the first time around with R, I didn’t use Babylist and didn’t know a lot of people who had, but it seems to be a very popular option now and I’ve heard more and more about it. When I was looking for my next registry box to check out, Babylist was at the top of my list.

Space Theme - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is inspired by R’s love of rocket ship toys. Come see the toys and books we chose all about SPACE

1 Week of Baby Led Weaning Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’re sharing a weeks worth of baby led weaning meal ideas below to help provide you some inspiration. These are REAL meals that we fed our boys. At the time, we served them in the manner best for their development which usually involved varying sized pieces or specific consistencies.

The Best Dairy Free Coleslaw Recipe - Tangy & Delicious
A dairy free spin on traditional, creamy coleslaw with a little tang! Get the creaminess you’re looking for with the tangy taste you love in this recipe.

Yes, You Really Need the Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine!
One of our must have baby items is a sound machine - specifically the Hatch Rest. Emily and I both got one for our boys in 2020. When Emily had Rea in 2022, she got another and at 32 weeks pregnant (surprise!) I just ordered one for Baby #2’s nursery. 4 kids between the 2 of us and we’ve now purchased a Hatch Rest 4x which clearly shows how vital we think it is.

What Actually Comes in The Free Walmart Baby Registry Box
Looking at all of the free baby registry box options, I noticed that they would frequently give a list of the kinds of items you’d get in your box. That was great, but I really wanted to see some real life examples of what actually came in those free baby registry boxes. Here is what actually came in my WALMART Baby Registry Box

Custom Mother’s Day Gifts - Unique Items She Will Love!
What better way to say “I love and appreciate you” than with a custom Mother’s Day gift? A gift designed just for her! We love the idea of a custom Mother’s Day gift because it really adds a sentimental touch.

Awesome Mother’s Day Ideas – The Best Gifts for Under $100!
If you’re still on the hunt for awesome Mother’s Day ideas, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve crowdsourced for some of the best gift ideas any mom would love to get - all for under $100!

Wild ONE Birthday Party - First Birthday Party Theme Idea
Little L is full of energy, happiness and just a little bit wild so it felt appropriate for us to all celebrate her in WILD ONE fashion! Below, I’m sharing some of my favorite details from this perfect first birthday party!

Books for Your Space Loving Toddler!
If you have a space, universe, rocket ship loving toddler, you’re going to love these books and so will they! Keep reading for our favorite SPACE themed books your toddler will love!

The Best Kitchen Helper Toddler Tower for Independent Kids!
I always knew that I would want R to be involved in the kitchen and develop the same love for eating and cooking with real foods. Part of including him would be making sure that he could be at my level, literally, while I am prepping foods and making meals. Right around his first birthday I began the hunt for a kitchen tower.

What Actually Comes in The Amazon Baby Registry Welcome Box
I remember how excited I was to create my Amazon baby registry when I found out I was pregnant with R. There is something about picking out and buying your first baby items that makes you think “holy cow, this is real.” When I started going through websites that offer registry options, I noticed that many of them provide a free baby registry box.

Spring Theme - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is inspired by the beautiful season of Spring and the Easter Holiday. Come see the toys and books we chose inspired by SPRING!

Easter Books Your Toddler Will Love!
Today, we’re sharing some of the EASTER books we have and like to put out for our kids. If you’ve found any more EASTER books that you or your kids have loved, share below so we (and others) can check them out!