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A 2nd Trimester Recap

March 12, 2019

By: Lexie Allman of Lexsentials There’s definitely a reason that all of your pregnancy apps and friends tell you to enjoy the second trimester…it really is THE BEST. I’m just a few days into my third trimester and can already see where it’s going. This post won’t be nearly as in depth as my First Trimester Recap because I just… Read More

American Girl’s Girl of the Year: Blaire Wilson {Enter to Win!}

March 9, 2019

Ever since they started to love American Girl dolls, when January rolls around my girls get so excited to hear who the next “Girl of the Year” will be. This year when American Girl announced the 2019 Girl of the Year: Blaire Wilson I couldn’t wait to have my girls read her story, because I knew they would connect to… Read More

What We’re Missing When We Repeat “It Takes A Village”

March 1, 2019

It Takes A Village Over the past few years, I’ve heard a major comeback of a favorite phrase of mine from sociology: it takes a village. I’ve heard it on the playground, seen it mentioned on people’s Facebook posts and even seen a few major brands use it in advertising. While it’s wonderful to see and hear, as a society,… Read More

Friday Favorites: Sticky Feet for Kids

February 23, 2019

By: Sarah Tucker For today’s Friday Favorites, we’re sharing a fun new brand: Sticky Feet. We have stairs in our house, and during the colder months I’m always worried of my kids forgetting to take their socks off and slipping. These Sticky Feet couldn’t have come at a better time. The grip is really strong and they are easy to… Read More

Monthly Meal Planning: February Meal Calendar

January 28, 2019

By: Kristen Mider As moms, we all have goals for our family’s eating. We want to bring healthy meals, which feature lots of veggies, to our dinner tables. We want our kids to try new things like beans or fish or maybe new flavors. We want our meals to be relatively quick and easy. And, maybe, once a week amidst… Read More

Traveling with Kids

January 28, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne People often ask me if traveling with kids is worth it: will they remember it? Is it totally exhausting? Does it even slightly feel like a vacation? I asked my girls if I could share the gift they got for Christmas this year because I think it helps explain why I think travel is important and why… Read More

Family Travel: Mount Snow Vermont for Kids

January 27, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Last week we visited Mount Snow, Vermont. We visited Mount Snow for the first time a couple years ago and had a great experience. After trying other winter getaways and ski schools for kids, we decided to return to Mount Snow this year. We had another awesome experience and all of the kids skiied. So, after two… Read More

Disney Princess Countdown Chain

January 24, 2019

By: Ali McNulty The anticipation of a Disney vacation can be just as exciting as the trip itself (well, almost ;))! We’ve done a few Disney vacation countdown crafts over the years, but this new one is definitely one of our favorites! This Disney Princess Countdown Chain will get your kids so excited for the big day! You can coordinate… Read More

Flamingo Handprint with a Book & Snack Too!

January 22, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne It’s 5 degrees out today, so what better time to share a craft, book and snack that makes you think: warm, summer, tropical. Today we’re talking flamingos. My girls have enjoyed the book Flora and the Flamingo for a while now and it’s one they read to their little brothers. Collectively, flamingos are a favorite in our… Read More

Family Travel: Boston Top 10

January 19, 2019

I’m so excited to share my Boston Top 10: tips for visiting Boston with kids. This fall, we took the kids to Boston. Boston is a city I loved growing up and a spot my husband often visits for work. Aside from an overnight with Maggie when she was a baby, we had never taken the kids. Since it’s drivable… Read More