☀️Now that the warm weather is finally upon us, there are endless activities we can do with our toddlers! And the good news? Most of them are free or low-cost! Here are some activities you can do outdoors with your toddlers/kids this summer! ⤵️ 🍓playgrounds- free and chances are you have many

🐾 Although taking care of pets and kids is more work for us as parents, it does have some pretty amazing benefits for our kids development! 🐾 Having pets overall gets kids outside more, especially if you have a dog or outdoor cats. You can go on walks/hikes together, play fetch in the backyard,

Every pregnant woman is prepared for the classic pregnancy symptoms… morning sickness, swollen feet, food aversions…. But not everyone is prepared for the uncommon, unpredictable ones. For me, I feel like I had more of the abnormal symptoms than the normal symptoms! Very early on before I

Allowing your kids to make some of their own decisions from an early age teaches them valuable life skills like responsibility and logic, as well as builds confidence. I know it can be hard to slow down when life is busy, but slowing down and allowing your child to pick which outfit they want t

Being a parent comes with the huge responsibility of speaking with intention and positivity. How we talk to our children strongly impacts their own self talk throughout life, how they view the world, and their character. That being said, here are some comments I will not/do not say to my daught

As a SAHM, it can be challenging to juggle all of my tasks throughout the day while caring for my daughter. That being said, here is my nighttime cleaning routine I make sure I do before bed so my next morning runs more smoothly! •Clean out coffee maker I make sure I do this the night befor

🥜Food allergies are a major concern for new parents and the thought of your child having an allergic reaction can be really scary. 🍳The other day, my 14-month-old had peanut butter for the first time and immediately broke out in hives around her mouth. It happened very quickly, but she had no s

Smoothies are a great way to get lots of nutrients into your body for the day! I started making them for my 1-year-old and she loves them! For her smoothie, I’ll do strawberry/banana. I usually add her baby yogurt to make it creamy but I didn’t have any at the house. You can also use any pl

My boyfriend and I decided it was best to rent out a venue for our daughter’s 1st birthday party, as we didn’t want that many people in our home. Although it’s a lot of work planning a party, I’m glad I did it to celebrate my baby girl’s very first birthday! Here are the details: 🎀 We had

My daughter turned 1 on Sunday, so we decided to go make her a birthday plate at our local clay painting shop! This was such a fun experience. Getting to put your love into something your child will use every year is so special. 💗 I booked the appointment on Wednesday, which I thought would

Before my daughter was born, my boyfriend and I decided on the Doona car seat/stroller hybrid because it seemed like it would help up going out with the baby. My short answer? Yes, it’s convenient and helpful. However, there are downsides as well. PROS: Let’s start with the pros… and by pr

My baby has officially been eating solids for a few months now. She sprouted her first tooth in July when she was 7 months old, but I felt she like she wasn’t ready to really start solids just yet. I waited til around 8 months to try out some different foods (other than purées). 🔸BREAKFAST🍳🥭🍓🍌🥞

Now that my baby is almost walking and about to turn 1, we’re officially in that stage where it’s a struggle trying to keep her busy. 😅 Some days are busier than others. Some days we relax at home and watch Miss Rachel while I get things done around the house. Other days, we attend a baby class

The 11-month mark is such an exciting time! Walking and talking is the theme for this time, although every baby develops at their own pace. By this point, your baby probably already says little words such as “mama” and “dada.” Their baby babble may even sound like real words now! This is a v

The weather here in the northeast has officially dropped under 70. With Fall finally here, so is the flu😷 To help my family during flu season, I made a super easy homemade juice, packed with vitamin c and anti-inflammatory properties! You will need a total of 7 ingredients, but chances are,

My 9m old and I took a little trip to Marshall’s yesterday for some fall clothes for her and I’m not disappointed😍 First, I found her a sippy cup with a teether on clearance for $6. I’ve been meaning to get her a sippy cup because she loves drinking out of straws. Her two bottom teeth just broke

🍳Starting solids with your baby is such an exciting milestone, but can also be challenging. 🥑Around 6 months of age, most babies are cleared by their pediatrician to start some puréed baby foods. 🥝If you opt for store bought purées, look for the jars that are labeled with “level 1.” These a

⭐️Something I’ve learned over the years is that people just aren’t happy for you. ⭐️I’ve had lots of “friends” throughout my life who make passive aggressive comments at me, give me backhanded compliments, talk behind my back, and treat me badly out of jealousy. I’ve also had two evil eye neck