I was a total bookworm as a child and I love reading to Harper and Lincoln so much. Though I'm a total audible addict now since I can listen while I commute to and from work, there's nothing better than a children's book with a great story and beautiful illlustrations. I plan to share my audible favorites soon - stay tuned! Audible has seriously ...
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Holiday Gift Guide: The Toys Our Kids Play With Most
Because we're traveling for Christmas this year, we're going very low-key on gifts - and after countless playroom purging sessions, it's a tradition I'd like to continue. I've read multiple articles that actually support that having less toys is better for kids - and that the less toys they have, the more creatively they'll play with the ones they ...
The Best Children’s Christmas Books
Happy Monday! There are so many incredible Cyber Monday sales - I'm going to link my Black Friday blog posts here and here so you can see my favorite picks from each retailer and what I actually purchased. All of the retailers I shared in those posts will have Cyber Monday sales, they may just be running a different promotion. I'll share new deals ...
How to Prep Your Kids for The Flu Shot
Our kids got their flu shots last week and I got a lot of feedback on Instagram asking for tips about how we make the experience a positive one for them, so I put together this post! As you know, I work at a children’s hospital and even though I'm not in a patient care role, I spend time with patients and at the hospital pretty regularly, so it’s ...
Transitioning Your Toddler from a Highchair to a Booster Chair
When Harper was an infant, I ordered the Boon Flair highchair (see my review here) and we used that for her entire baby/toddlerhood. Lincoln started eating solids at 7 months old and Harper was still using the Boon (without the tray) at this time because it was a great height for her to eat at our kitchen island. So, we purchased an IKEA highchair ...
Kids Bathroom Makeover: Wallpaper + Design Plans
This year, I vowed to start focusing more on finishing each space in our home. A lot of people I know move into a home and furnish the entire thing right away or work with a designer from the start to make every space feel perfect as soon as they move in. We’re on our third home in ten years and I can’t say that I’ve ever felt any of them have ...
How To Decorate Your Child’s Room to Encourage a Love of Reading
Thank you Disney Book Group for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As a child, teen, and young adult, I was a total book worm. I would go to the library and check out 5-10 books and read for hours on end. There was something about reading and using my imagination to bring the stories to life that was such a calming ...
How To Get Rid of Your Child’s Pacifier
How to get rid of a pacifier has been a highly-requested post, so after this same method worked for both of my children, I feel confident enough to recommend it. 2.5 years old felt like the right age for both kids to start talking about getting rid of “paci.” Both Harper and Lincoln used pacis from the time they were born (they both loved the MAM ...
The One Child Safety Item You May Be Missing at Home & Why You Need It
When we had our home baby-proofed as Harper became mobile, the company that baby-proofed our home installed a top of door security latch on both our front and garage entry doors. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but over the years I’ve come to realize it’s one of the most important things you have in your home and that every parent should ...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 – Kids Picks!
I'm sharing some favorites from the girl and boy categories at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. So far I've ordered Harper the north face jacket in the mint color and it's so cute and soft! I also got her a Tucker + Tate tee in store, but can't find it online. Here are my favorite picks from the kids section of the sale!striped tassel dress | ...