After our excessive screen time over winter break, I knew we needed a change. So I’ve put some new routines in place. I didn’t “announce” it to the kids so they wouldn’t feel like something was being taken away. Instead I tried to make it fun and implement new ideas little by little. Then something… Read More Less screen time with older kids and preteens
We need some organization in here! It just always looks untidy in my boys’ shared room with messy bunkbeds, cords and I’m not sure what to think about how they rearranged their desks! I’ve partnered with Beddy’s (affiliate link) to makeover their bunkbeds and it is SO good. It’s actually shocking. Wait until you see… Read More Boys’ bunkbed room organizing
We’ve had sick kids this week! So today I’m sharing what I keep on hand for cold and flu season, along with a list of natural ideas to decongest and ease pain for little ones who are too young to take medication. You can watch the YouTube version of this post here. Keep in mind that… Read More When kids are sick printable
My 7-year-old daughter is a bubbly burst of creativity, chattiness and wonder. I absolutely love this age and could probably list 50 ideas because she’s the easiest person I know to shop for! Just think glitter, rainbows, unicorns and bright pink with lots of pretend play. But we’ll stick to the top 12 or so.… Read More Gift ideas for a 7-year-old girl
Here’s what you need to know about visiting Disney for the first time. What should we pack? How does the new Genie Plus Lightning Lane work? Is Disney Photo Pass worth it? Where should we dine? For the full YouTube video, watch below. For this trip I will be showing our experience staying at the… Read More Planning a Disney trip in 2022
I truly love 6-year-old girls’ personalities! Anything is possible. Magic is just around the corner. Smiles are easy and pretend play reigns. Ring set I actually got this pretty ring set ($13) for Clara when she was five and she still loves it. It seriously has the cutest shapes. And the fact that it’s a… Read More Gift ideas for a 6-year-old girl
I don’t know who’s easier to buy a gift for than a 5-year-old girl. For the most part think mermaids, princesses, glitter and the color pink. (But of course if the little girl you have in mind isn’t into all that, you should definitely check out my other 5-year-old list here!) Now hold onto your… Read More Gift ideas for a 5-year-old girl
Now that my kids are 6, 9 and 10 we’ve started taking more family trips. I want to soak up this time with them and remember all of it! (Well, most of it!) I’ve got my packing routine down pretty well. Today I’m sharing printables and a few items that make things so much easier!… Read More Packing hacks + 2 printable checklists
Here are a bunch of toys that are $15 or under for when you need a little something. We have a lot of these and my kids would be happy with any of them! They’re perfect for when you have a lot of nieces and nephews or need an idea for donation to a child… Read More Gift guide: $15 toys
These toys stand the test of time for boys and girls. First we’ll look at the classics they will play with for years. And then I’m adding a big gift list this year — because sometimes it’s fun to knock their socks off! I have lots more toy ideas on this page as well, broken… Read More Gift guide: For kids
I added workspaces for the boys and an entire wall of cork board for all their master planning! It was super simple too. Maybe this will mean the end of duct-taped pieces of paper everywhere?? I’ll give you a little tour of all the updates and show you exactly how I put the cork up… Read More Easy DIY cork board wall + boy’s workspace
My second boy turned eight last month, so it’s time to update my kid gift list! There’s something here for everyone — the athlete, the scientist, the outdoorsman, the chef … These are the things I’ve noticed 8-year olds go nuts over: LEGO I’ll go ahead and start the list with the big one at… Read More Gift ideas for a 8-year-old boy