These 6 Best Subscription Boxes for Baby + Toddler are a fun and easy way to get toys, books and surprises sent right to your door. Each of the boxes below are curated to meet the needs of your baby's developmental stage. These subscription boxes also make great Christmas, baby shower or birthday gifts! 6 Best Subscription Boxes for Baby + Toddler The subscription box scene has exploded over the last couple of years and while I have dabbled in subscription boxes for myself (hello 4 years worth of brightly colored nail polish), it wasn't until I had my little ones that I realized how amazing subscription boxes could be. Having experts curate boxes for your babe that include books, toys, games, and activities that are just right for their development stage is priceless. These subscription boxes have saved me a ton of time researching and shopping for toys and educational materials for my own baby, so now I have time to research the latest and greatest minivan, ...
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100 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Kids (great for ages 4-7!)
These 100 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Kids are not only going to be a huge hit on Christmas morning but they will also be a hit for the rest of year as well! This guide contains 8 different categories - STEM, space, mythical creatures (unicorns, mermaids, fairies), active, crafts, dinosaurs, games for game night and stocking stuffers. original 2018 guide as been updated! Holiday Gifts for Kids My Christmas Gift Guide for Kids is Here! And it is HUGE! I didn’t intend for this guide to get so in-depth, but after polling my girls and all of their friends ages 4-7 on what they were wishing for this year, I knew I had to include all of their amazing requests (I did however leave out the standard request for a pet puppy, kitty and baby dinosaur from the list;). I feel like kids nowadays have it made (yes, I realize how old that makes me sound), but seriously I wish I could have had this cool of toys when I was growing up. I may have even bought some of these toys for my ...
75 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Toddlers
These 75 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Toddlers are so amazing they are going to blow your toddler’s little mind! Great gifts for toddlers ages 2-4 in 7 different categories - STEM, crafts, music, pretend play, active, games & puzzles and stocking stuffers. Consider your holiday shopping done! original 2018 guide as been updated! Holiday Gifts for Toddlers My Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers is here! This gift guide is packed with gifts that Ellie and Parker have played with and loved since they were toddlers and preschoolers. They even still play with these toys to this day - some 3 years later! We tested out these toys, so you won’t have to, consider that our holiday present to you:) Kid tested - Mom approved! I just couldn’t stop pulling my favorite toddlers toys for you and I went a little overboard! So I rounded up the toys into 7 different categories that you will find below. All of these toys are perfect for 2-4 year olds and for both boys and girls. Most ...
50 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Baby
These 50 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Baby will make your holiday shopping so easy and fun! original 2018 guide as been updated! Holiday Gifts for Baby My Must-Have Holiday Gift Guide for Baby is finally here! This gift guide is filled with 50 of my all-time favorite toys for baby (that I wish we got as gifts:)! These toys are beyond amazing for babies 0-12 months. But the absolutely best part of all of the gifts below, is that most of the them will also grow with baby! Your little one will play with these toys for years! I kid you not, most of the toys below my 4 and 6 year old got as babies and they are still playing with them years later (no matter how many times I try to donate them)! Head Straight to These Must-Have Gift Guides for Baby: Educational Gifts for Baby Music Gifts for Baby Activity Gifts for Baby Bath Time Fun Gifts for Baby Stocking Stuffers for Baby More Gift Guides You Will LOVE: 75 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Toddlers 100 ...
Family-Favorite Pumpkin Pasta
This Family-Favorite Pumpkin Pasta is a quick and easy dinner on a busy weeknight. Family-Favorite Pumpkin Pasta This easy and healthy Pumpkin Pasta is one of my families all-time favorite dinners! It can be made from scratch in only 15 minutes and with only 7 easy-to-find ingredients. Great for baby-led weaning, toddlers, picky-eaters, kids and adults alike! Can be made gluten-free or vegan! If you want to go all-out and have a few extra minutes, you can make a fresh green salad for the adults and add some chopped veggies to your kid's plates. Reasons to Love this Pumpkin Pasta fast - can be made in 15 minuteseasy - made with 7 easy-to-find ingredientsgreat for any age - baby-led weaning, toddlers, picky eaters, kids and adultscreamy and deliciousleftovers are perfect for packed lunchessauce can be frozen to use at another mealsimple and wholesome Ingredients Pumpkin Puree: for the star of this dish, I used canned pumpkin puree in this recipe, which ...
Cold Buster Smoothie (and Popsicles) for Toddler + Kids
This Cold Buster Smoothie for Toddler + Kids is loaded with vitamin C, natural electrolytes and probiotics that will boost the immune system, aid in digestion as well as provide extra hydration. PLUS - this delicious smoothie makes great popsicles which will help soothe sore and raw throats. Cold Buster Smoothie (and popsicles) for Toddler + Kids It's that time of year again - sickness season! 😷 And boy, do kiddos like to come home from preschool, daycare, school or the indoor play place with lots and lots of germs! Which, or course, they like to share with you and everyone else in the family 😉 No matter how vigilant you are about washing their hands and avoiding people that are sick, kids always seem to find some kind of cold, flu or other bug. This smoothie is loaded with vitamin C, natural electrolytes and probiotics which will boost the immune system, aid in digestion as well as provide extra hydration. You can serve this smoothie as a preventive smoothie to ...
6 Best Probiotics for Infants, Babies + Toddlers (plus, why they need them)
6 Best Probiotics for Infants, Babies + Toddlers that will help with colic, gas, diarrhea, constipation, eczema and even baby acne! This is my expert review on the best tried-and-true brands that I personally tested for taste, ingredients, price and features. Great guide for 0-4 years of age. Probiotics for Infants, Babies + Toddlers Why Infants, Babies and Toddlers Need Probiotics The gut is made up of trillions of live microorganisms that are responsible for 80% of our immune system, so having good gut health is extremely important for baby and toddlers health for years to come. The gut also plays a huge role in digestion, skin health, brain chemistry, hormones as well as immunity and is often referred to as a second brain. A healthy gut makes for a healthy life! And while you would think that baby comes into this world with a perfectly balanced little gut, that just isn't the case. Baby's gut bacteria (both the good and bad bacteria) is influenced from mom's gut ...
12 Best Kindness Books for Baby + Toddler
12 Best Kindness Books for Baby + Toddler - a great way to introduce kindness from an early age. Our favorite picture books that teach kindness in a fun, engaging and playful way. Books on Kindness for Baby + Toddler Every morning right before I drop my girls off for school, I give them each one last tight squeeze before I bend down and look them right in eye as I say to them - Work HardHave FunBe Kind Then we high-five and they run into their class lines ready to take on the world! I believe these are the three most important qualities I can instill in my girls. Being kind, while third on our list, is maybe the most import quality for me. Raising compassionate kids that embrace others (and themselves) with grace, joy and love is one of my top priorities. But teaching your kids to act with kindness doesn't start at elementary school. It can be taught from a very early age. Research shows that babies come into this world wired to prefer kindness! These ...
Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Risotto
This Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Risotto is a comforting dinner that the entire family will enjoy - from toddlers to grown-ups! Because everyone gets to assemble their own plates, everyone leaves the table happy and satisfied. Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Risotto Literally my entire family is obsessed with this Pumpkin Risotto! We've had it as a weeknight dinner at least four times in the last couple of weeks and non of us are getting tired of it yet! While it may seem fancy - risotto, on a weeknight 😱, trust me when I say it's actually super simple and there is plenty of hands-free time to make the rest of the meal plus start packing school lunches while the risotto is cooking. I promise this dish can be ready in just about 30 minutes.. give or take a couple of minutes depending on how many times you need to refill your wine glass;) The best part - the entire family loves this meal! My 5 and 7 year old, my vegetarian husband as well as myself (which I am gluten free)! This ...
Apple Pie Smoothie (Toddler + Kid Favorite)
This Apple Pie Smoothie is both toddler and kid (and even mom) approved! Filled with 7 nutritious ingredients - apple, banana, oats, hemp seeds, spices, almond milk and even cauliflower. That's right, a hidden veggie that your little one won't even notice! Apple Pie Smoothie This easy-to-make smoothie is full of delicious fall flavors and a hidden veggie that your little one won't even notice #momwin. It's fall and while apple pie might not be in your kids life on a daily basis, this Apple Pie Smoothie certainly should be! I made this smoothie for myself as a post-workout snack and while I was in my basement tossing in a load of laundry, my girls found my smoothie cup and took it hostage for themselves. The devoured it in a few gulps and then demanded more. You can't get too mad when your little ones steal your healthy smoothie ;) To make this toddler and kid friendly we keep the ingredients super simple - apple, banana, hemp seeds, oats, spices, milk and ...