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June 25, 2020

NEW bluey toys available in the US

Compensation was provided by Moose Toys via Momtrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Moose Toys or Momtrends.

We love the show Bluey so much! It is the one children’s show Jason and I always want to watch. 🤣 Blaire and Ben started watching it on the Disney Channel (It’s on Disney+, too!). We heard them laughing out loud from the toy room. I went to check on them and they were watching Bluey. We decided we had to see what it was about if they…

April 30, 2020

Ben is THREE

Nickname(s): Benny, Benny Boo Height/Weight: 36.25″ or 3′ (22%) / 31.4lbs (43%) Wearing: 2T and moving into 3T Saying: Everything! He can repeat anything you ask him to. He talks about Toy Story nonstop. He is usually pretty easy to understand, for anyone who lives with him, anyways. Favorite Things: He loves T.O.T.S. and still love Toys Story everything. Biggest Milestone: He ditched his binky back in September…

March 26, 2020

the best outdoor toys for your toddler

Our backyard is one of our favorite places to be in the warmer months. It’s completely fenced in, so it’s quiet and we can relax back there while the kids run off their extra energy. Some of our favorite outdoor items have been hand-me-downs. And some of these hand-me-downs are 10+ years old and are still in amazing condition. I love that outdoor toys can be used forever!…

March 23, 2020

an honest review: littles one sleep program (ages 3-12 months)

This post is sponsored by MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A good sleep routine is just not something we’ve been able to get right for our children. Blaire was always hit or miss. Ben still has trouble putting himself to sleep. Both still end up in our bed at some point most nights. We want to do better this time around and we know the sooner we start with good sleep habits, the better. Third time is a…

August 14, 2019

an honest review of raddish: a cooking box for kids

This post is sponsored by raddish; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Some of my favorite memories as a kid are in the kitchen with my mom. Half the time the things I was “cooking” were not edible. But she’d let me measure and mix and create to my heart’s content. Then there were times she cooked and I was able to help her by adding in some of the ingredients and I felt so grown up. When we received…

July 22, 2019

fall clothing for toddler boys

I always thought shopping for boys would never be as much fun as shopping for a little girl. I was so wrong! It may be over 90° here, but I have already seen such cute pieces for fall popping up and the deals are good! I just couldn’t help but round up some of my favorites that I’ve spotted so far. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4…

June 25, 2019

free splash pads in the quad cities

Last year I discovered the convenience of the splash pad. I don’t have to get in the water with my kids like I do when we go to the pool, which makes getting us ready and out the door easier. They still get to run around and work off energy, but I don’t have to commit to spending hours in the water. The best part? There are quite…

April 13, 2019

blaire turns 5 | ben turns 2

This spring both of our babies have celebrated their birthdays, with Blaire turning five and Ben turning two. They both have such strong-willed personalities. They LOVE to play together, but also play well separately because, well, they both want to get their own way. I hope Ben always enjoys having multiple mothers because Blaire is always watching him. She inspects the age for every toy he gets, even…

February 15, 2019

indoor fun at altitude trampoline park

Thank you to Altitude Trampoline Park for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

We went to our local Altitude Trampoline Park for the first time and the kids had so much fun! I wasn’t sure how much Ben would like it, since he isn’t quite two yet. And while we wasn’t the best jumper, he LOVED the foam pits. We were there for about 60 seconds before he dove right in to one and climbed all the way over to the…

January 13, 2019

ben: 19 months

Weight/Height: 22.5lbs / 32″ Wearing: 18 months / 18-24 PJS and 12 mo or 18 month clothing. Saying: My favorite things he is saying right now are “K!” and “Ya!” Favorite Things: His sister, anything I’m trying to drink. I love that he is always thinking about his sister. He always gets in the fridge and gets an apple sauce for both of them, then runs the apple sauce over to…

December 31, 2018

easy, healthy snacks for toddlers on the go

This post is sponsored by Keurig Dr. Pepper but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I thought it took me forever to get out of the house before becoming a mom. Boy, was I in for a surprise. When you have young kids, packing up to leave the house can be overwhelming. You have an overflowing bag, yet feel like you’re forgetting something. When we’re running out the door, I don’t have time to wash a sippy cup or pack up a bowl of…

December 3, 2018

christmas pjs for babies, toddlers & kids

Holiday pajama time has to be one of my favorite times of the year, especially now that I can find matching styles for two kiddos. To top it off, it seems like 2018 is the year of the matching family pajama! It makes my coordinating heart so, so happy. Where are your favorite places to find cute holiday pajamas at a great price? Pin the image below…

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