Brandi Odgers
7 Board Books to Add to Your Baby Registry
Reading board books is one of my favorite things to do with my children. My 2 year old and I both think it’s fun; reading is great for her language development; and books can...
Toddler Walks: Connect With Nature and Each Other
Ever since my daughter could walk, my husband and I started going on “toddler walks,” a name we eventually dubbed for slower-paced, toddler-led walks. Unlike our faster walks using a stroller or carrier, our...
Spring Board Books Our Family Loves
Reading spring board books is one way our family celebrates the season of promise and new life with our baby and toddler. And our Easter board books help us introduce our children to our...
10 Loved-Themed Board Books on Our Shelf
Whether you’re looking for a sweet love-themed board book for Valentine’s Day or a bedtime board book to curl up with your little one at night, below are some of our family’s favorites!
Favorite Love-Themed...
DIY Wooden Toys for Moms Who Aren’t Crafty
Wooden toys are becoming an increasingly popular choice among parents to give to their children. Some parents may be attracted to the aesthetic appeal wooden toys have. Others may appreciate their simplicity and connection...
DIY Cleaner: All-Natural Kitchen and Bath Scrub
When I first dipped my toes into the all-natural cleaning world and this DIY cleaner a few years ago, I was amazed at how easy it was. All-natural DIY cleaners are not only easy...
How to Receive Gifts Graciously
As the gift-giving season approaches, we often get excited to give thoughtful gifts to our loved and dear ones, but now is also a good time to remember to check our heart’s posture when...
Wrapping with Fabric: A Wrapping Paper Alternative
I’ve known about some wrapping paper alternatives for a while now. When we were little, my aunt sometimes wrapped our gifts using the comic section from the newspaper. Wrapping with craft paper and twine...
A Capsule Wardrobe: The Why and How
I've had a capsule wardrobe for about two years now, and I’m never going back! Here's why I love having a capsule wardrobe and a few tips on how to get started.
Benefits of a...
Tour a Real-Life, Toddler-Friendly Bathroom
In our house, we are all about giving our daughter independent access to as many age-appropriate household activities as possible, and that includes toddler-friendly bathroom activities. We also try to ensure anything we don’t...