The idea for this post has been bouncing around in my head for a while! I love children's books so much (we're huge book lovers in this family!) and I've also been enjoying the Enneagram lately. Combine the two topics, and you have today's post! If you haven't heard of the Enneagram yet, it's a framework for understanding the 9 different personality types. I started learning about it a little "late to the game" (it's been pretty trendy for a while now!). I've honestly found it to be quite … [Read more...]
May 2019 Favorites (food, home, toddler, + more!)
May really hasn't flown by for me this year...but still, now that we've concluded the month, I'm finding myself surprised that June is here! It was in the 50s when I started writing this post, but eventually we did get hit with some truly summery weather! :) I've been collecting a list all month long of my favorites, and I'm excited to share them with you today! May 2019 Favorites Note: some links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I'd receive a tiny commission if you … [Read more...]
Affordable Spring + Summer Toddler Outfits From Kidizen (+ $5 for free for you!)
If you've followed me on Instagram for a while, then you've probably heard me mention Kidizen! :) Oh, Kidizen. Honestly, I don't know where I would be without this app. (Actually, I do know where I'd be: I'd have spent a LOT more money on Sophie's clothes over these past couple years!) My friend Eden deserves a huge thank-you for first introducing me to this app back when I was pregnant with Sophie!! It's something I highly, highly recommend to all mamas, because we all know how easily cute baby … [Read more...]
March + April 2019 Favorites (food, books, toddler, + more!)
I let time get away from me so today's favorites post combines both the months of March and April! I always enjoy reading favorites posts on others' blogs - it's just fun to hear what other people have been loving! Let's jump right in. March + April 2019 Favorites: Note: some links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I'd receive a tiny commission if you use the link to make a purchase. Thanks, as always, for supporting my blog! :) Food: Bob's Red Mill Muesli Cereal … [Read more...]
Simple Toddler Easter Basket (Candy-Free)
It's hard to believe we're nearing the end of April already, and with it comes the celebration of Easter! I shared Sophie's first Easter basket last year in this post, when she was only about 5 months old. I've already had even more fun with her basket this year, simply because there are more "interactive" items in her basket, like books or educational games! I originally debated about whether or not to give Sophie an Easter basket, since I don’t want the holiday to become materialistic to … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Bumblebee Footprint Craft
Sophie made two different Valentine's Day crafts this year! The first one was a handprint "blowing kisses" valentine, which I shared in this post, and today I'm sharing the second one we made! I love bumblebees and I think they're so cute in crafts. :) This is an easy craft you can do with your baby or toddler, and it fits the theme of Valentine's Day just perfectly when you add "Bee Mine" to the final product! RELATED: Baby Footprint Heart Valentines & "Blowing Kisses" Handprint … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day “Blowing Kisses” Handprint Craft
Once we hit February every year, Valentine's Day is just around the corner!! As soon as I saw we were nearing the end of January, I started brainstorming valentines that Sophie and I could make this year! Last year, we made little heart-shaped valentines out of her footprints! RELATED: Baby Footprint Valentine's Day Craft This year, I got extra ambitious (haha) and decided to do two crafts!! (You'll see the second one here on the blog soon!) I also felt extra gutsy because we did a … [Read more...]
No-Mess Autumn Tree Painting
I loved art projects as a kid. You could often find me downstairs early in the morning, poring through craft books and determining which project I'd attempt that day! :) Sometimes, I followed the directions step by step; other times, I made up my own craft! Even though I'm an adult now, I still really enjoy doing art projects with kids. I've made fun crafts with my nanny kids over the years, and I experienced a lot of art projects as an elementary school teacher, too! But what I've been … [Read more...]