Halloween is always filled with chocolate, sugar, and sweets for young kids. There's really no way to say no to all of it. However, we can try our best to still make this fall season as festive and tasty as possible for them, while still providing healthy treats. If...
Halloween is quickly approaching so it's time to plan your family Halloween costumes! If you're like me, you've probably waited until the last minute to decide on costumes. Typically I put it off for awhile and always say, I'm not going to put that much effort into it...
It's finally September and it's got us thinking about all things fall- the pumpkin spice, sweaters, leaves changing, football Sundays (well maybe not this year..). All these gorgeous seasonal details will definitely have you excited to take fall baby pictures! The...
What's cuter than a baby in a costume? I don't really think there's anything more adorable! Check out the ideas below for a ton of DIY baby Halloween costumes to dress up your little one this fall. It can seem difficult to dress up your infant if they're still a ball...
Are you gearing up for Halloween this year and ready to come up with the cutest and most unique costumes for your kids? Here are some great ideas to help you pick out a DIY Sibling Halloween costume for your little ones. Whether you have babies, toddlers, or grown...
With the fall season right around the corner, you're probably already thinking about your pumpkin spice and sweater weather. With that also comes one of the most fun holidays for kids - Halloween!If you're looking for a DIY toddler Halloween costume, I've got you...
This cool crisp air and pumpkin spice everything has me really feeling like fall is finally here. I love light sweater weather (especially now that I'm 9 months pregnant) and breathing in those traditional autumn scents. Now is the season for pumpkin picking,...
Since having a baby, our vacations have drastically changed. Now, beach trips are dictated by nap times, making sure to pack enough snacks and toys, and finding the closest playground. As much as I always hope that it will be a stress-free, relaxing trip, it...
Summer is almost here and I'm so excited to get outside and soak up some sunshine with my kids. There are a ton of fun activities to do outside and enjoy the warm weather while staying protected from the sun. Currently, we're experiencing the need to stay at home due...
With Easter around the corner, I've been looking for some new springtime activities to keep my toddler entertained. I love activities that are simple to set up and use inexpensive household items that I already have. This Easter egg scoop activity was definitely...
Congrats on your pregnancy! There are so many exciting things awaiting you and you’re just at the beginning. The best is yet to come. If you have just recently found out that you’re pregnant, you’re probably anxiously awaiting the right time to tell family, friends,...
The Christmas pompom push activity is a festive fine motor task. It requires a little bit of set up, but uses items you should have around the house. It only requires them to follow 1 step directions so it's great for younger toddlers and even older...
You may feel like your child has every toy and clothing that they could possibly need, so what's left to buy them for the holidays? At this age, you really have to think about their interests and the things that make them happy. Instead of just hitting Amazon or the...
This wall stick activity is super simple and will keep your toddler busy for some time (in toddler world, a few minutes is a lot of time!). It's a festive way for your child to play with items that they usually don't get to play with. You can incorporate a lot of...
I am especially excited about this holiday season, more than any of the previous ones. My daughter is now 2.5 and her language and communication has exploded over the past few months. She can now fully understand everything and I can just imagine how much her face is...
This past week we celebrated my son's 1st birthday party at a local farm in New Jersey. Complete with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, and barn, it had all things fall that both parents and children love. I've hosted plenty of parties and events at my own house,...
Halloween is quickly approaching so it's time to plan your family Halloween costumes! If you're a Disney lover or your children are obsessed with a certain Disney princess or character, what better way to brighten a day than to dress up as a favorite Disney movie? If...
Brielle celebrated her 1st Halloween when she was 3 months old. I didn't want to go too crazy on a costume, because she was still basically in newborn clothes and I knew she would be sitting in a carrier or stroller the whole time anyway. I got some inspiration to...
Every year our neighborhood gets together for a Trunk or Treat the weekend before Halloween. It's easier to get all the kids together at the same time when it's on a weekend, not on Halloween day or after school. All of the houses on the block participate and each...
I've been looking forward to this summer for awhile now where I could share so many new experiences with my little girl. At almost 2 years old, this is the first summer that I really feel like she understands everything and will really appreciate a lot of outdoor,...
I had the great joy of having back-to-back summer pregnancies. For my first baby, I was due August 1st and the second one was October 20th. Therefore, most of the later part of both pregnancies were during the hottest time of the year. I quickly learned how to survive...
With the beautiful spring weather finally upon us, you probably can't wait to get outdoors with family and little ones. Whether it's bringing your children to the park, sitting out by the pool, or just enjoying a grilled hamburger on your patio, there's so much more...
Easter is such a great time of year. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and birds are chirping! Spring just puts me in a better mood! It's also time to get those Easter baskets ready for your children. On Easter this year, I will have a 21 month old...
With 1 year olds, you definitely don't need to overcomplicate things. They can't follow more than a 1 step direction so aim for simple and easy to follow activities. Stickers are a great way to work on your child's fine motor skills (using the small...
Toddlers love sensory bins. They are super simple to create and make great activities for toddlers to explore different textures, develop language, and improve fine motor skills. This Christmas sensory bin incorporates auditory, visual, and tactile...