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Our Fall Adventure Bucket List: Connecticut/North East Edition
Here’s a list of all the things we’ve done during Fall or plan to do this Fall (some are close by & others a a little over an hour away). Apple Picking at Lyman’s Orchard or Bishop’s Orchard Pumpkin Picking at Lyman’s Orchard in Middlefield, CT Little Red Barn at Bishop’s Orchard in Guilford, CT The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island (Entire month of October) The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson, NY (September-November) Silverman’s Farm in Easton, CT What’s on your Fall bucket list?
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Great Fall Outfits & Shoe Ideas For Toddler Girls
Besides all the Target Cat & Jack clothing I bought her for school, here are some other things I’ve gotten for her to wear once it gets cooler! Pink Sweater | Demin Overalls | Pink Sweat Shirt & Pants | Short Sleeve Romper | Blue Flower Sweat Shirt & Pants | Halloween Sweatshirt | Blue Dress | Pumpkin Bubble And here are some new shoes I got for Mackenzie for Fall: AllBirds Lounger Slip Ons | Ten Little Rain Boots | Cat & Jack Parker Sneakers | Converse Sneakers | AllBirds Sneakers | Gap Shearling Boots | Ten Little Sneakers | Black Boots If you’re shopping for your daughter, hopefully…
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Our Connecticut Summer Adventures Round Up
Putting together a list of all the fun summer adventures we had! If you are looking for something to do to wrap up your summer adventures before school begins, check out this list! Pick Your Own @ Lyman Orchards or Bishop’s Orchard (we went many times this summer) Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze (this is closed now, but definitely put it on your list for next summer!) Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, CT (a great place to check out when the weather is yucky) Kidcity Children’s Museum in Middletown, CT (another great activity for a rainy day or super cold days in the winter!) Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island (definitely…
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What You Need For Back To School: Nursery/Preschool Edition
This is going to be Mackenzie’s first year in school & I’ve spent August buying a lot of stuff for her! Since she’s only going to nursery school I didn’t buy a lot of your typical school supplies, but I’ll share what I did buy. Mackenzie is going to school for the morning & will be having lunch there so I needed to buy her stuff for that, but she won’t be napping there so I didn’t need to buy any nap stuff. + backpack– Mackenzie picked out her backpack & my number 1 tip is DO NOT put your child’s name on the outside of their backpack for safety…
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Back To School Tips for First Time Students
Here are just a few things I’m doing to prepare Mackenzie for her first school experience. + getting her used to some of the things she’ll be using/seeing when she’s at school like her lunch box, backpack, shoes & things like that + taking tour of her new school before it begins + asking the director of her school for a picture of her teacher so she can get familiar with her face before school begins + reading books that are age appropriate like Daniel Tiger Goes to School & A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon + preparing myself for the separation. I’ve only ever been on the other side…
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Indoor Toddler Activities For When You Can’t Go Outside
Below you’ll find a list of some of my favorite indoor activities, which are especially great for rainy days! If you have a toddler like mine who loves the rain, you’ll still want to get outside, as long as it’s safe, for some fresh air & puddle jumping! These are activities that you can most likely do with the stuff you already have around your house: Fill a bowl with soapy water & give your kid bowls, cups, & spoons Make a fort with couch cushions & blankets or use a nugget or play couch you have Create an obstacle course with things you have in your home (painters tape…
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Two-tti Fruitti Themed Birthday Party for Mackenzie
Mackenzie turned 2 last week & I’m breaking down all the details of her party below! The theme for Mackenzie’s birthday was “two-tti fruitti” & I wanted to keep decor simple & easy to set up! Mackenzie also LOVES fruit so it was a win-win. I got all of my decor from Amazon & Oriental Trading. The balloons & “two-tti fruitti” sign are from amazon. The plates, napkins, cups, & Happy Birthday sign are from oriental trading. (minimal decor was what I wanted & that’s what I got with some balloons & signs!) Mackenzie had quite a few outfit changes that included a cherry bathing suit from Target, a fruit…
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Great Gift Ideas for 2 Year Old Girls & Boys
Here are just some of the awesome gifts Mackenzie got for her birthday that we can already tell are hits! (everything is linked below) Toddler action cards- when you need something to do with your little one to get some extra energy out. these cards are great! Micro scooter- this is a great first scooter! This one is foldable for easy transport. Mirco helmet- safety first! I love the different designs this helmet comes in & this one is also adjustable so should fit for a while! Magnetic animal book- I love this magnetic set! It would make a great toy for the car or a restaurant! Mo-on-the-go beach kit-…
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A List of Kenzie’s Current Favorite Board Books at Age 2
Most of these we’ve been reading to her for over a year now & she still love them. Repetition may seem silly or boring, but to your little one it’s so important! Kenzie’s current favorite board books: (All of these books are linked to bookshop.org, where you are helping small bookstores with every purchase. You can also search specific book stores if you have one in mind) Brilliant Baby Plays Music Everything Is Mama (this is a great book to read to introduce simple vocabulary, it’s been great for us) Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada Rainbow Love Mommy, I Love You (she loves all the different tabs, spinner,…
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Everything We Have For Backyard Fun in the Summer!
Below is everything we have in our backyard to keep us cool in the hot summer months! None of these links are affiliate or sponsored, just sharing what we have a love with you guys. Slide Pet Pool (now before you think I’m crazy, this pool is great because you don’t need to inflate it!) Water Table Splash Pad (our exact one is sold out, but I’m linking one that’s similar & has good reviews) Jungle Adventure Inflatable Pool Any of these would also make great gifts for kids under the age of 5!
