Meal Planning in the Time of Coronavirus + Spreadsheet
I recently updated my how to make a meal plan post. And then Coronavirus showed up. I look forward to the future when meal planning looks more like the fun and easy going “hmmm…...
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Mud Kitchen DIY: Our Plans + Inspiration
Let’s talk about our all season mud kitchen! ☔️☀️🍁❄️ I shared this project on Instagram a month ago and got lots of questions about it. So here’s an update! Yes, I built it myself....
Spring Bucket List + Free Printable!
Alternate Title: Spring in the Time of Coronavirus Spring is finally here! Things are feeling a little crazy out there, yeah? After a long winter which already felt hibernate-y, I’ve been looking forward to...
Best Parenting Books for Toddlers: 9.5 That I Actually Liked!
You can’t have a baby without all the world throwing their unsolicited parenting advice at you. Have a kid? I bet you have parenting opinions! Don’t have a kid? You have parenting opinions too!...
Choosing a Preschool: How to Find the Best for Your Family + Spreadsheet Download
Oh hey, it’s time to find a preschool! Choosing a preschool has been in the back of my head for a while now. Some people I know had to deal with waitlists, applications and...
Best Baby Travel Gear: Our 11 Must-Haves
One of the most frequent questions I get is about traveling with babies and toddlers. We took our first international trip – to New Zealand – when our little one was 5 months old....
How to Make a Duplo LEGO Table: IKEA Hack
We purchased the IKEA Flisat table when our little one was almost one year old. He wasn’t walking yet, but really liked standing at things chest-height and working with his hands. Here’s how we...
Oh Crap! Potty Training Method – 4 Week Update
I like to potty potty… Potty training has been on the mind lately. We read the Oh Crap! Potty Training book. And with a date on the horizon, gathered supplies and made many lists...
How To: Make A Weekly Meal Plan
One of the questions I’m asked often, is about how to meal plan. So here’s what weekly meal planning looks like around here! One of the easiest ways to save on your monthly food...
Best Balance Board for Kids: Wobbel, Kinder, Waldorf Rocker, or Teeter Popper
You’ve probably seen them on Instagram – the bent and light-hued wood of a wobble balance board. Heralded as promoting balance and creativity – these coveted pieces of wood are super fun for open-ended...
Winter Books for Toddlers – Our Favorites
Ahh winter. It starts with such optimism and coziness, and then drags on for what feels like a year. (Loving the “January was a tough year, but we made it” meme). Seriously feeling it!...
