I had SUCH a hard time finding shoes that fit well on my daughter because of how narrow her feet were as a baby. The shoes everyone swore by didn’t work for us. They were usually too wide and would…
Best Baby Clothing Brands for Tall Babies
I didn’t realize just how “off” baby clothing sizing could be. The first couple of weeks after we had our daughter, it seemed like I was throwing piece after piece into a pile of stuff that just didn’t fit right….
Crib Mattress Review: Newton Baby vs. Safety 1st
If you’re trying to decide what crib mattress to buy for your new baby, I’m hoping I can help with this crib mattress review post! In this post I’m reviewing two popular crib mattresses at two very different price points….
Boston with Little Kids: What to Do/Skip in 2024
Boston is a great city to explore with little kids! There’s so much history in Boston that every time we do something “touristy” I find out more about our city. Boston has a ton of family-friendly destinations and activities, too….
Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers (No Candy!) 2024
I know it’s a little early to start talking about Easter, but we already have our spring decorations out over here (I’m kind of over the cold days and the snow, to be honest!). When I was a kid, Easter…
An Honest Review of the Newton Baby Crib Mattress: Is It Worth It?
We’ve had the Newton Baby crib mattress for over 4 years. When we first got it I wrote a comparison post talking about the Newton Baby mattress vs. the Safety First crib mattress. But I’ve never done its own review…
How to Make a DIY Sensory Kit for Toddlers + Preschoolers
I kept adding sensory kits to my cart on Etsy, only to close out and do it again the following week. I finally decided to just make my own sensory kit to see if it was something my three year…
Personalized Notebooks + Letters to my Kids
I loved putting together my kids’ baby books once they was born! But once I filled in the first year pages there wasn’t much space to add in detail. I decided to get personalized notebooks to keep track of the…
Toddler Activities At Home (Buy Nothing!)
Like many parents around the world, we are at home with our toddler. We have changed our schedules a bit so that each of us works about a half day each day, swapping parenting duties. On a good day, there’s…
The Best Toddler Gifts
One of the most asked-for gift guides is for toddlers! I’m excited that so many of you asked, because I have some good recommendations in this area. I’m lucky to have nieces and nephews who all have very different personalities,…
How to Encourage Your Child’s Interests
Do you remember one particular class or book or person who shaped your future career? In third grade we did a unit on penguins. I loved it. Like, LOVED IT. So I started seeking out any book or show –…
Mommy and Me Gingham Outfits
If I could choose only one pattern to wear for the rest of my life, it would have to be gingham. There’s something about it that makes me happy. When I found matching “mommy and me” outfits for me and…
