Baby gear has a sneaky way of completely taking over your living room. After three kids, I’ve cycled through a lot of swings, bouncers, and play mats, and I know how quickly the sudden influx of bright, flashing plastic can…
The Best Baby Travel Cribs for Stress-Free Family Travel
Traveling with little ones is always an adventure, but ensuring everyone actually gets some sleep is often the biggest challenge. After juggling countless trips with three kids, I’ve learned that having a reliable, safe sleep space is absolutely non-negotiable. Whether we are…
The Best Classic Children’s Books Every Home Library Needs
There is something incredibly magical about curling up on a rainy afternoon with a stack of well-loved books, a few cozy blankets, and your little ones snuggled close. In our home just outside of Boston, our bookshelves are the heart…
Traveling with 3 Little Kids: Less Stress, Packing and Flights
If the mere thought of navigating an airport security line with three kids, a stroller, and a mountain of luggage makes you want to cancel your vacation and stay home, I get it. But it doesn’t have to be hard!…
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…
The Best Travel Stroller + Comparisons
When you’re a mom of three, you learn very quickly that the “perfect” full-size stroller for your everyday walks is often your worst enemy at an airport gate. After years of traveling with our kids, I’ve realized that the best…
The Best Packable Travel High Chairs- Tested!
If you travel with babies or toddlers, you already know this: some things are optional, and some things are non-negotiable. For us, a packable travel high chair falls squarely into the non-negotiable category. We travel a lot with our little…
Is REBEL (formerly Rebelstork) legit? My experience + a discount code
I honestly hate spending full price for anything, which is why I was excited to find REBEL. (I previously posted about them as one of my top tips in “I Never Pay Full Price on Baby Gear: Here’s How“) Today…
Wayb Pico Car Seat Review for Toddlers (Is It the Best Travel Car Seat?)
I stumbled on the Wayb Pico a while ago while doing research but wasn’t sure I could justify the cost. For our big trip to Europe, though, I thought it might be worth it. We talked about what to do…
I Never Pay Full Price on Baby Gear: Here’s How
I love finding good deals on all the best stuff. And honestly, I hate paying full price when I don’t have to! That’s why I decided to not gatekeep my best tips for finding baby gear on sale or how…
Is the Doona Infant Car Seat Stroller Worth Buying? Honest Thoughts from Real Parents
The Doona infant car seat to stroller was fairly new when I had my third child. I decided against it because when I saw it out in the real world it just looked really short and like it wouldn’t be…
Is the SlumberPod Worth Buying? My Honest Thoughts (You Might Be Surprised)
Ah, the SlumberPod. I bought this because we were going on a quick weekend trip to NYC but I still wanted to get some good sleep. I wanted to see how the SlumberPod worked for our 2 year old, who…