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
Alright moms, pick up your phone and go to your pictures. Scroll back through the last few events that you attended with your kids. How many were you “there” for? Meaning, actually in the pictures. I wasn’t at the park with my family, or at the Bubbles playspace, or art class, or building a snowman (except that I built the… Read More
We spend a lot of time planning our baby’s nursery. It’s new, exciting and there are so many adorable things we can incorporate into the room. Of course, those first couple of years went by at lightning speed! Now you have a moving toddler that has outgrown some of the things in their room. If you want to keep your… Read More
It’s a scary thought. Moving your child from a crib to a toddler bed. I’m sure you are dreading the amount of destruction your toddler will cause when they have free rein in their room! And them being able to leave their room and roam the house on their own! The anticipation of transitioning to a toddler bed can sometimes… Read More
First things first. There are no universally right or wrong ways to raise kids, or to sleep train kids. After I had my first son Miles, and he only wanted to sleep by being held- I became really passionate about sleep. In a really dorky, read too many books on newborn sleep training, kind of way. After some knowledge coupled… Read More
Whether being a stay at home mom is something you’ve always wanted or it made the most sense for your family- we all want to make it the best experience it can be. So, how do we become a happy stay at home mom? Making a big change in your life can be difficult! And mom-ing 24/7 is a lot… Read More
Some things ARE easier with more kids! The anticipation of the second baby does bring a whole new set of worries that did not exist the first time. We just got used to taking care of one baby, how are we supposed to take care of two??!! How can I give the second baby enough attention? Will my toddler be… Read More
Apparently, a large garbage truck is the most coveted toy amongst toddler boys at the playground. It can stir big toddler emotions! I personally have never had any inclination to play with anything resembling a garbage truck, but to each their own. Since it’s winter in Chicago, we’ve gone to a couple of different indoor playspaces. When Miles finds… Read More
February is tough! The excitement of Christmas and the New Year has subsided and we are still left with the blistering cold weather. As February begins, we all need a fresh list of ideas for things to do with our little ones! There are many toddler activities and projects you can plan inside, but sometimes you just need to get… Read More
I’ve been cooking and meal planning for a while. Not always consistently though. As part of our save money live on one income mission 2017, we decided that our food budget needed the most work. Like a lot of work! So I set off to learn more and truly create a plan, a beginners meal planning guide that includes everything we… Read More