If you’re like me, you do not want a clutter of toys. You want quality toys your little one will grow with and enjoy for many years. Quality over quantity. I’d love to say this is truly the case for me. I learned by trial and error. I returned to work after having my first …
Anybody else lament for weeks or months about gifts? I just LOVE giving gifts. I aim to find something useful and special, but I’ve found it can be hard for babies and toddlers. A LOT of kids this age have SO MANY TOYS. Many moms are offloading and giving things away, there are constantly appealing …
This past year has been the hardest year of my life. People LOVE to warn you how hard it is to have a baby… and sure IT IS hard *at times* but genuinely I loved it too. What do I not love? My kids being sick. What is the very hardest part of parenting in …
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Summer Aspen with toddlers was AWESOME. Our family had so much fun on our little road trip and it was extra special because we brought our 13 year old Sheltie too! I can’t wait to come back to Aspen and see more… especially when my kiddos can bike the trails! This blog post outlines the …
When I planned our trip to Aspen, I knew hiking Maroon Bells was a must do, but I didn’t REALLY know how amazing the hike really was. The views amazed me. My toddlers LOVED the hike and were motivated to hike the whole time. Especially shocking for my one year old but she did amazing. …
Researching “toddler safe” restaurant options before traveling helps ensure some eating sanity while visiting new places with littles! This post helps locate toddler and kid safe eating options while in aspen so you can have FUN.
Road trip planning and packing inevitably falls on the mom MOST of the time. It is so much easier to have fun with your littles if you have good planning and packing. Check out my tips, tricks, and lists for more fun and relaxation on your next family road trip.
My son is understandably very into trains right now. By default, my husband is too (which is very adorable). I have to admit, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect at the Colorado Railroad Museum but this *far* exceeded my expectations. I’d recommend a visit to the Colorado Railroad Museum for any family in the …
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Most of the advice I’d heard as a mom about pacifier weaning was that it was a lot harder on the parents than the kids. Cut it cold turkey they said. Maybe I’m a wimp? I just didn’t really care to force it on them early. I enjoy the peace that comes with a soother. …
Car rides with kids do not need to be terrible. I’ve got a handful of organized mom hacks to help keep the car rides smooth.
