If you’ve ever sat down at the end of a long day only to realize you’re sharing your sofa with a plastic dinosaur and a stray block, you are not alone. As a mother of three, I have spent years…
35 Best Gifts for 2 Year Olds (Tested by a Mom) | 2026 Edition
I looked for an online guide when shopping for birthday presents and toys for 2 year olds, but a lot of them weren’t complete or missed some key toys. There are so many 2-year-old gift guides online, and a lot…
Best Gifts for A 6 Year Old Boy (2026)
At age six, boys are in a fantastic transitional phase. They are officially “big kids” now, often navigating kindergarten or first grade, developing deeper hobbies, and gaining the fine motor skills to tackle more complex builds. It is an age…
4 Days in NYC with Kids
We take the kids to New York City at least once a year, and as much as the city energizes me, it also exhausts me. It’s such a unique place and obviously a huge tourist destination for Americans and international…
Easter Basket Fillers for Kids 4-8 (No Candy!)
If you’re looking for non-candy Easter basket fillers, you have come to the right place! I don’t love my kids eating a lot of candy, so while the bunny does bring a little bit, most items in their Easter baskets…
Our One Week San Diego Trip (Itinerary, Where We Stayed, + What I’d Change Next Time)
We spent a full week in the San Diego area, and we had such a great time! Originally we had planned to spend school break in Florida, but the flight prices got wildly expensive (I think we waited too long…
