If you have a young toddler, you may be considering a toddler learning tower otherwise known as a kids kitchen helper, kitchen tower or Montessori stool. They can be an investment, which is why I went back and forth for a while if I should get one. Now that I have one, I wish I had gotten it sooner! Let’s… Read More
Summer makes me so giddy! And not just because I live in Chicago with super long winters. When I think of my childhood, I have so many fond memories that revolved around summer- like jumping through sprinklers, watching fireworks on the 4th, eating ice cream at a shop and playing kickball in a friend’s yard. Summer is all about memories,… Read More
To continue the tradition of taking first and last day of school pictures, the last day signs are here for you to download! I can’t believe another year has passed, alas here we are. This was my son’s first year of school and he has grown so much- his independence and confidence are out of this world. It’s been amazing… Read More
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you may have picked up on a couple things. Cleaning is my arch nemesis weakness and getting my kids on a schedule has been one of my strengths. As the new year has settled in and spring cleaning is on the horizon, I decided it was time to really tackle my… Read More
Motherhood can be tough! Going from one to a mom of two is definitely an adjustment. There are truly lots of positives of becoming a mom the second time around, as I mentioned in things that are easier with your second baby. Those are still very true. But there are also lots and lots of new situations and personalities to… Read More
Last winter around this time I was on a mission to get my boys out and about as much as possible. It was February, the heavy winter was upon us and I was determined to avoid cabin fever. This year we need some indoor toddler activities in our list of things to do. Related Post: Free or Cheap Toddler Outings… Read More
Fast, healthy, make ahead breakfast? Yes, please! This breakfast meal prep is going to make life sooo much easier. Mornings are a little crazy around here. As I’m sure it is for many families heading out the door for school or daycare drop off or work. Or all of the above. Of course my 3 year old Miles has no… Read More
We’ve come to terms that our living room is also our playroom. That when we have adults over, it is very likely they can trip over a toy truck. Our friends understand the dangers also. This is the condo city life we are currently living, but there are ways to utilize the space in a better way! We had developed… Read More
A clean slate is a great feeling. The new year does that for us. Making goals for the new year and feeling refreshed for what is ahead. But as I reflect on last year, it’s made me think about how we approach goals and changes. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves with resolutions, and right when real life… Read More
When my son Miles was two, (and actually still now at 3) he loved oatmeal for breakfast. It was the go to. I always give him a choice of something else, but he usually chooses oatmeal. One morning, he chose oatmeal as expected. But then when he got it in front of him, he gave it a big push away … Read More