Thanks to Toyota for providing the 4Runner to facilitate the post. All opinions are my own. Well, we did it! We took our first vacation as a family of four to California and survived! We did a week in Palm Desert, with a couple days over at Disneyland in the middle. We were a bit […]
Visiting Family With Kids
Thanks to Toyota for providing the Sienna to facilitate this post. Last week’s trip was two years in the making. We had originally booked a trip to visit his family in June of 2020 so Emmett could meet his family members. By May of 2020 we realized that we wouldn’t be comfortable traveling quite yet […]
Snoo Transition Tips
When researching the Snoo, one thing I noticed was people were concerned about transitioning to the crib once the Snoo was outgrown. Anneliese has successfully moved all of her naps and nighttime sleep to her crib, so I’m sharing what worked (and didn’t work) for us during the process. I’ll start out by saying that […]
5 Awesome Products for the Small Business Owner
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. When I was in elementary school, I took a sewing class and our first project was to make a drawstring bag. A couple years later, I made a similar drawstring bag as a gift bag, and it kicked off a little side business. I made hundreds of these gift […]
7 Kitchen Remodel Upgrades Worth The Cost
Kitchen remodels can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the budget. Scrolling Pinterest will give you lots of ideas from budget buys to luxury items, but how do you know which kitchen remodel upgrades are worth the cost? The answer to this question is custom to each homeowner; however, I’ve compiled a list of […]
Olympics Kids Activities – Party Pack
The Winter Olympics are almost here! It is a fun time to learn about new sports (who else has looked up curling clubs every four years), and marvel at the amazing athleticism. While the 2022 games look quite a bit different than 2018, it is still a great time to learn about and have fun […]
Bougie Baby on a Budget
It is possible to save money on luxury baby items. Check out these tips on how to save while getting all the fun splurges for your baby and nursery.
Toddler Holiday Magic
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. This holiday season has been so magical watching Emmett experience everything with fresh eyes. While he may have enjoyed events in the past, it really seems like he knows what is going on this year. While the holiday season is just beginning, we have already taken Emmett to experience […]
How to Hardwire Lights Into The Pottery Barn Cubby
I have collected local hand-blown votives for over a decade. A few years ago, I was looking for ways to display them and discovered the Pottery Barn cubby was perfect. Each glassybaby perfectly fits into one of the 25 cubbies which create an awesome piece of art on the wall. Over the years I have […]
Holiday Gifts for Toddlers
I’m really looking forward to Christmas this year with Emmett. Last year he didn’t quite understand the concept of opening presents and we spent a majority of the day chasing him around the house. This year he will be two and a half; and I’m expecting that he will want to open EVERYBODY’S gifts for […]