How do I make baby food at home? Does it take forever? How do you store it? Is making your own baby food worth it? …SO many questions popped up when I shared my new baby food maker on Instagram…
Adorable First Birthday Party Themes
Our baby is coming up on her first birthday and I have been mulling over what to do for her first party. There are so many cute and creative first birthday party themes out there! I don’t know if we’ll…
Our Favorite Baby Toys for 9-12 Months
Many of the baby toys we have for the 9 to 12 month age are ones that were favorites for my first two kids. I purged a bunch of toys and held onto the ones they both really loved, thinking…
A St Tropez Self Tanning Review (for Fair Skin)
Being fair-skinned, I’m no stranger to self tanners. I’m always on the hunt for the most natural-looking tan (preferably without that tan smell or splotchy areas) and this one is the best self tanner I’ve found so far for a…
Disney World Tips + Is Genie+ Worth It? From a Mom of 3
We took our three kids (ages 6, 3, and 9 months) to Disney World during an admittedly busy week – school vacation week. We knew there would be crowds. But we aren’t the type of people to want to truly…
What to Wear at Disney: My Real Outfits + Tips
When you’re walking around Disney, you’ll notice two distinct groups of people. One is the all-in, family matching outfits group and the other is the casual, regular clothing group. We definitely go more toward the casual, regular outfits. I usually…
Easter Basket Ideas for Babies, Toddlers, and Little Kids
Easter is only a few weeks away, so today I want to share my Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, and little kids. I also have some Easter basket ideas for toddler girls, a post I originally wrote when my…
Hatch Rest vs. Nanit Sound & Light: Which is Better?
If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to decide on a great sound machine and alarm clock combo for kids. If you also need a night light or wake up light, both the Hatch Rest and Nanit Sound & Light…
Omni Orlando Hotel Review: Our Stay for Disney World
Our recent Disney trip was so fun, even with the twists and turns and illness that hit us while we were away. I had been looking forward to taking our kids to Disney for a while. The last time we…
How to Save Money Shopping at Ulta
An Ulta store opened recently near me, and I’ve been really impressed with the store. They have a really good rewards program, and they carry top brands. Everyone I have met who works there has been super helpful, too. I…
The Best Winter Boots for Kids
Living in New England, you get to be an expert on a few things. One of those things? Winter boots. With little kids, you definitely don’t want to skip the good winter boots and have cold, wet feet on a…
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….