With school wrapping up in just a couple of short weeks, I’m looking forward to the upcoming days filled with fun summer activities for the kids. My kids are all under 9 (they’re 3, 5, and 8!), and outside of…
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!…
The Best Chic Storage Solutions For A “Toy-Heavy” Living Room
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…
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…
I Tried All the Top Online Consignment Stores: Here Are the Best Sites
I don’t like paying full price for anything if I don’t have to. While I’ve already shared my secrets for how to get a discount on anything, today I’m giving you the ins and outs of online consignment sites. Shopping…
Guardian Bike Review: Is it the Best Bike for Little Kids?
My husband and I both have fond memories of riding our bikes around with our friends, feeling wild and free and occasionally falling and getting scrapes. Learning to ride a bike is such an essential part of childhood where we…
Best Gifts for an 8 Year Old Girl (2026)
At age eight, many kids are in that wonderful place where their imaginations are vivid, their interests are expanding, and they’re excited to try new things, but they still have that kid-magic in everything. My 8 year old is in…
Miamily Ride-On Suitcase Review: Is It Worth It for Kids?
Miamily is a Swiss brand created by parents. (To be honest, some of my favorite products for kids are those made by parents!) I’m always on the hunt for anything that makes traveling with kids less stressful, so when we…
The Best Travel Toys for Toddlers That Keep Them Entertained (Plane + Road Trip Tested)
We’re about to take off on another family trip, and I’m busy packing for the flight! While I’m putting our favorite travel toys together, I thought I’d share the best travel toys for toddlers. Flying with a toddler is a…
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…