When we were getting ready to travel to Hawaii, I set off to create the ultimate travel backpack for my kids. My plan was to have essentially everything they needed to keep busy on the plane in this backpack because let’s face it, electronic tablets only keep them entertained for so long. I am happy […]
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Gift Guide for Toddlers
Back to School: Preschool Essentials
This post contains some affiliate and sponsored links. The views expressed are my own. My daughter has a December birthday and when I signed her up for preschool, I neglected to check when she would be eligible for TK or Kindergarten. Well, that move ended up meaning an additional year of preschool. Looking back, I […]
Play Date Anxiety
Before I had kids, I had this idealistic image of what a play date looks like. I envisioned kids calmly playing together while the moms (or dads) stood around the kitchen, almond lattes in hand, discussing current events. If you have kids or have witnessed a play date…the scene I painted above is furthest from […]
Mealtime Magician
My kids pretty much only eat any geographical variation of cheese and bread: pizza, cheese quesadillas and grilled cheese. To be totally honest, I have three picky eaters…the kids and Rob. Although, I haven’t figured out how to get Rob to expand his horizons, I’ve caught on to a few tricks with the kids. This […]
