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
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
Here are my daughters’ favorite toys! I’ve chosen gifts that will promote pretend play and imagination, as well as durable so they can withstand lots of play. This is such a fun age! I hope she enjoys them. Bag and accessories The first thing I would buy for a girl this age is this Minnnie… Read More Gift ideas for a 4-year-old girl
I saw this dollhouse by the side of the road on our way home from church and knew it must be ours … I mean Clara’s! It must be Clara’s. I had a goal of a few hours and $20. It makes me crazy to find a freebie and then spend a bunch of money… Read More Doll house makeover & DIY Barbie furniture
At the ripe old age of seven, Luca still likes toys, but less. It seems like seven begins the age where their tastes become more specific. They’re getting older and are becoming individuals! It makes sense. But there are still a few toys or things I see that seven year old boys just love. Here… Read More Gift ideas for a 7-year-old boy
My daughter, Clara, is three and a half. I thought it would be a good time before Christmas to round up her favorite toys! Everything except the tricycle is under $30 and all available on Amazon (for those of you procrastinating shoppers like me!). Play grocery cart Our house sees quite a few toddlers and… Read More Gift ideas for a 3-year-old girl
This is a packed post with how to paint a chalkboard wall, free door sign and how to plan for a room kids can grow into. I’ll show you how we’re focusing on activities instead of more toys with things like foosball, book wall and movie projector. Our playroom sees a lot of kids and… Read More A playroom with less toys and more activities
Noise with dirt on it. That is exactly the definition I think of when it comes to six year old boys! They’ve got all the energy we wish we could harness, an unmatched lung capacity and an a wild imagination. Luca turned six this year and these are our favorite toy picks. Fake mustaches are… Read More Gift ideas for a 6-year-old boy
Today I’m adding two-year-old girl gifts my kid gift series. Clara turned two in April and I’m fascinated to see the difference between her and her brothers tastes in toys. She likes some things that they did, of course, but then she wants to carry a little purse around and always has a baby under… Read More Gift ideas for 2-year-old girls
I am a stay-at-home-mom and also work from home. Marcello does all his office work here as well. For awhile our house looked like a daycare blew up, but because we eat, sleep, play and work all in this one space, we had to simplify and get organized! On top of spending loads of time at home,… Read More How I organize my house with kids
Need a Christmas or birthday gift for a one-year old girl? This is my third time being a mother to a one year old and I’m a little more cynical wiser about toy choices. Pit balls in a wading pool, not a great idea. More toys is not better. And too many toys with batteries… Read More Gift ideas for 1 year old girls
The past couple years I’ve been cutting way back on toys. I’m loving having less clutter and less to pick up! So if I’m going to buy them, they better be worth their while. These toys get my boys’ thumbs up, as well as mine: Legos Legos are arguably the favorite toy of most boys. Recently the Star… Read More Gift ideas for 5-year-old boys