Ages + Stages

Back in January our kids approached us and said that they really wanted to share a room with bunk beds, and turn the extra room into their "playroom." I was hesitant because I grew up as an only child,...

Whether you’re heading to the beach or staying inside playing with kinetic sand, summer is a wonderful time to snuggle up with your toddler and read books! At my house, we love to read seasonally, so here are twelve...

I became a "working mom" when my firstborn was 9-months-old because we needed the extra income. I continued working through my second pregnancy and for another three years. In May 2018, we were 3 months away from our oldest...

Recently a dear friend asked me, “So, how’s it going with three little boys?” I said to her, “For the first time in my life, I am taking it one day at a time.” She threw her head back with...

    Oh sweet son of mine The more you whine, the more I want to wine  I know that the terrible twos are just a passing time  But I can’t help but feel like it’s overwhelming  Oh sweet son of mine You are a one...

  Prior to August of this year, my toy purchases were limited to little cousins and friend's children. I never really knew what I was buying for smaller children and often resorted to gift cards, which I hate. I love...

Fall board books are a wonderful way to introduce and talk about the seasons with your baby or toddler. The following books are currently on our shelves and are 100 percent approved by my one year old. They range...

I have yet to meet a Unicorn Parent. A parent so perfect and magical, they shine like rainbows and shower down glitter wherever they go. These parents effortlessly float from soccer practice to gymnastics to dinner without having to...

Last year I began homeschooling my daughter in preparation for kindergarten. We focused on academics and worked hard to get her prepared for learning. Hopefully giving her a solid foundation. However, academics are a small part of Kindergarten. I realized...

I love Easter. I have so many fond memories of Easter at my grandparent's, hunting eggs in my grandfather's small backyard - they were never big or extravagant, but the hunt, the hunt is what I remember. While I long...