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Construction Crew - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is all about building! For kids who love building, hammering and more, these toys and books are all themed CONSTRUCTION CREW!
Best 1st Birthday Gift Ideas
When babies turn one, they start walking, running, imitating, pretending and really working on those fine motor skills. The way R used his toys at 12 months was different than how he used them at 15 months which is different than how he is playing with them now at 19 months. This is why I love giving open ended gifts for a first birthday like what I’ve included on the list below.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for New Dads
I think any Dad’s first Father’s Day is a milestone and a special chance to celebrate them! As we approach our husband’s second Father’s Days, Katie and I wanted to share some of our favorite items for new Dads!
12 Muffin Recipes for Toddlers with Banana
Muffins are one of the easiest snacks to have on hand for a toddler - especially when you can sneak in nutrients through the ingredient list. Here are twelve tasty and healthy banana muffin recipes your toddler will love!
Yoto Player vs Toniebox - Audio Player Comparison
I was very pleasantly surprised when I discovered the Yoto Player and Toniebox Audio Players. I did some research on the differences between these two devices before we made our decision on which to get him. Here are the things that we considered and why the YOTO Audio Player e was the winner for us.
Primary Colors - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is all about primary colors. These are great for teaching kids about identifying colors. Come see the toys and books we chose all about COLORS!
9 Easy Lunch Ideas for Toddlers
Looking for nourishing, easy meals that you can feed your little one? Here are nine of the best lunch ideas for 1 year olds and 2 year olds
ONE Cool Cat - 1st Birthday Party Idea
Between our love of cats, and my love of puns, choosing a first birthday theme seemed like a no-brainer. Once we decided on the ONE Cool Cat theme I started scouring the internet for cat-themed party supplies, which offered a surprisingly small selection, so I ended up doing a fair bit of DIY for his party.
Ultimate List of the Best Baby Shower Books
To Emily and me, the best baby shower books are ones that share a cute message or story, are easily accessible (hi, Amazon & Barnes and Noble) and aren’t overly popular (nobody needs 4 copies of Goodnight, Moon.) Taking all this into account, we’ve rounded up our ultimate list of the best books for a baby shower.
Camping with a Baby
With the truck loaded down, we headed out for our first camping trip as a family of three, and even though Eli was cutting his first two teeth, our trip went off without a hitch. We were able to camp for two nights in Empire, Michigan, hike Pyramid Point and check out a few local breweries and wineries. This was our first camping trip and we were already planning our next one on the drive home.
Pork Lover’s Breakfast Casserole
Just 7 ingredients, this spin on a meat lover’s breakfast dish is full of pork - 3 ways! Breakfast sausage, bacon, Canadian bacon, spinach and onion combine for a hearty, out-of-this-world delicious paleo friendly pork breakfast casserole.
Making Tummy Time Fun – Gross Motor/Vestibular Activity
Tummy Time! I feel like for so many Mom’s this term can be triggering. Is my little one doing enough tummy time? My baby hates tummy time, do I really have to do this? I know these thoughts have crossed most mom’s minds.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for New Moms
As we approach our second Mother’s Day, Katie and I wanted to share some of our favorite items that remind us of our little ones, that we think would make perfect Mother’s Day gifts for any new mom.
Working Out with a Baby - Back Exercises
I touched on the importance of upper back strength in my recent working out with a baby post targeting chest and arms. Building upper back strength helps improve posture and decrease upper back and neck pain that plague new Moms who are constantly hunched forward feeding baby.
Dreamegg vs Hatch Rest - White Noise Machine Comparison
There are plenty of white noise machines on the market, and wading through all of the research on which is the best can be overwhelming. After doing some research we narrowed our white noise machine choices down to the Hatch Rest or the Dreamegg White Noise Machine. Here are the things that we considered and why the HATCH REST White Noise Machine was the winner for us.
Music, Music, Music! - Toy Rotation Inspiration
This week’s toy rotation is for any kid who loves music and dancing. Come see the toys and books we chose all about MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Jelly Oat Bars
A toddler snack that the adults will try to steal, these gluten free peanut butter & jelly oat bars will become a staple in your house. These freezer friendly bars combine the light sweetness of jelly with the rich peanut butter taste to make an epic bar perfect for a light breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after dinner treat.
Toddler Friendly Easter Basket Stuffers (that aren't candy!)
Check out these non-candy Easter basket stuffers for sensory friendly ideas for your toddlers. They'll help with hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, visual perception skills and more all while your kids have fun playing with them.
Working Out with a Baby - Arms & Chest
Being a Mom, you may notice a lot of changes in your body. Many women, myself included, complain of upper back and neck pain. Three weeks after my son was born while I was sitting at the kitchen table my husband commented on how hunched my shoulders had become.
Dairy Free Hashbrown Casserole
A creamy, flavorful hashbrown casserole that you’d never know was dairy free. Made with coconut milk and nutritional yeast, this is a delicious dairy free breakfast option that the whole family will love.