At 18 months, you start to create a routine that you will follow until at least 3! Of course, there are big developmental differences and milestones, but a routine with one nap will be the main schedule that your activities will be planned around. This creates some sanity and consistency for parents too, because you can focus on other things… Read More
If you have an avid music lover like I do, a rockstar party could be the perfect theme for your next birthday! It’s been almost 2 months since Miles’ 3rd birthday party. So it’s about time that I told you guys all about how to put together an amazing rockstar birthday party. Miles took the lead on some of the… Read More
It’s hard to accept at first- that you officially have a toddler now! I call this the in between year though- they are more half baby, half toddler. Enjoy the little bit of baby you have left! Because at 2 they are ALL toddler, lol. By now, the excitement from the first birthday is winding down and you are starting… Read More
Transitioning to a one year old is a big change! They start walking and talking more, we have to figure out a new toddler schedule and explore toddler meal ideas now that they have transitioned out of baby food. Regardless if you are an amazing cook or don’t cook at all. If your one year old loves everything or barely… Read More
I searched constantly about what activities to do with my babies and how to schedule their days. Constantly because I would search again at every new month, from newborns to 6 months and so forth. And I still do as we get to new milestones and changes, the next one being preschool! I’m nowhere near Type A, but routines work wonders… Read More
A routine or schedule isn’t a regimented, strict schedule for every minute of your day. It won’t make your life mundane or boring. Actually having a routine will help you NOT have to plan every single minute, because your organization helps free up some time. It also contributes to being a happier stay at home mom when your day has… Read More
There are so many cute ways to create a “Where the Wild Things Are” birthday party theme. As my little guy was nearing the end of his first year, it was just so fitting for him that he become not only the wild one- but king of them all! It’s a perfect theme to have inside or out depending on… Read More
Take a deep breath. You almost have a one year old. Eek! It’s exciting and sad all at the same time! As I write this my son Ellis is 11 months old and WOW, so many new things all the time. Practicing walking (not quite there yet), saying “dada”, and learning to feed himself. Lots of exciting milestones and creating… Read More
Love trumps hate, right? This is a pivotal time in our world, I think our kids are going to be even more vocal about sensitive topics than ever before. And more aware. I strongly think hate comes from lack of knowledge and awareness. For our kids to love, to truly love beyond what is familiar, they need exposure to worlds… Read More
One of the most endearing qualities in kids is their imaginations. Maybe because as an adult we are so detached from using that part of our mind. From pretending to be firemen, to a princess or superheroes saving the day. They tend to see things in a more magical way than adults do. A perfect way to nourish their imaginative minds… Read More