I love technology it makes life so much easier, but I prefer planners that I can write in instead of apps that help us stay organized. As a visual learner and artist I prefer to write everything out so I can see it and it helps me remember better. It’s so much easier to stay…
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boutique disney-inspired gear :: instagram round-up :: part 2
Last month I shared some fun boutique shops that specialize in Disney-themed gear. Everything from jewelry to t-shirts, MagicBand decals to kids moccasins. If you missed the original post you can check it out HERE, because I’m sharing the other 5 shops I follow that are top on my list for accessorizing our next trip…
messes happen…use a niko to help
It never fails that when my daughter is in her carseat, some sort of mess happens. Whether it be that she has spilled something or soaked through a diaper, we always are washing the actual car seat cover. Let me tell you this is such a pain. It takes lots of time and effort to…
tips for freezing your u-pick fruit
Here in Michigan, while we may have harsh winters, we are blessed with amazing summer and fall produce. My family loves to pick produce when it’s fresh and freeze what we don’t eat. Here are a few tips for picking and freezing fruits and veggies. First, look at your local farms and see where and…
the smarter swaddle :: the ollie world
What’s the most important thing for mom and baby to get when that baby first comes home? SLEEP! Babies will sleep 12-20 hours a day with they are first born. We need to help keep them satisfied and comfortable so they can get their sleep. One of the biggest and best advice I got when…
DIY rose gold minnie ears :: plus 7 random, but useful items to bring to Disney
Have you seen all our Disney inspired posts recently? I’ll summarize, but you must see the Ridemax post if you will be taking a trip to Disneyland or Disneyworld. They are very kindly giving away 3 one-year subscriptions for their planning software (ends July 24). Carinn also shared a great roundup HERE with Disney inspired…
a must have product for mom and baby
Think about this, you have your baby and you want to show them off to family and friends but you want people to stay back. This is where Milk Snob comes in. You know it is pretty sure that family friends are going to come over and want to see your newborn. Which is great. …
a natural remedy for common ailments :: dr. loo’s harmony patches
Do you ever wonder what you can use on your little one when they have a tummy ache or are sick? There is a very limited selection for newborns and children under one. This is why I wanted to share with you Dr. Loo’s Natural remedies Harmony Patches. But not only are these patches for…
do not leave home with out your binxy baby
Whether you have your first or fifth child, you will want one of these amazing products I am about to share with you. I shared Binxy Baby a while back when my daughter was little and it was the most amazing product that I took with me every where that I would need to use…
boutique disney-inspired gear :: instagram round-up
On our first family trip to Walt Disney World four years ago I had the foresight to get my girls cute custom made Minnie-themed outfits. Two years ago when we went again I had a busy toddler and managed to get everyone fun Disney tees to wear each day but nothing out of the ordinary….
bubble pop :: material for imaginative play :: giveaway
I love having all the kids home for the summer, but it’s a challenge at times to keep them playing independently. I’m not talking independently playing video games either. Although they would do that just fine for 12 hours a day – every day. We’ve been purposefully putting away the electronics and making sure we…
simple summer recipes {condensed version}
I’m sharing a few recipes today–mostly ones that I’ve posted before, all ones I’ve used multiple times. In the summer I often stick to tried and true, simple meals and snacks. I rarely use the oven, generally choosing the grill, the crock pot or, better yet, no cooking at all! I thought I’d send a…











