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Toddler Bag To Keep In Your Car for Emergencies
When Mackenzie was a baby I took her diaper bag EVERYWHERE with me. I was so worried to be out somewhere & not have something I would maybe need. Now that she’s older I feel much more confident about running errands with her & not lugging my diaper bag everywhere. I’m mainly talking about short errands where I know I won’t be out of the house for very long. I keep a bag in my car for emergencies & it has come in handy when I’m out and need a diaper or change of clothes for Mackenzie. Below is everything I keep in my car for Mackenzie: changing pad a…
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Sharing Two Great Learning Towers for Toddlers
Once Mackenzie was old enough I knew I wanted to get her involved in the kitchen so I wanted to find a great learning tower for her so she could join me at the island. I had some things I was looking for when trying to pick a learning tower: It had to grow with her so it needed to have a platform that moved to different heights (this took quite a few out of the running for me) Small footprint so it didn’t get in the way ( I considered one that folds up, but was also fine with one that stayed out at all times) Learning towers are…
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My Favorite Cooler Bags As a New Mom
This might seem silly, but I thought it might be helpful to those of you trying to figure out what cooler bags you might need for those first few years of your little ones lives. Sharing my three favorite (and most used) cooler bags for traveling with a toddler, whether you’re gonna be out of your house for a few hours or a few days: LeSportsac Cooler Bag I used this bag the most when Mackenzie was using bottles. We used Dr. Brown bottles & I was able to fit two of them plus a thin ice pack. I still use this bag sometimes to carry Mackenzie’s straw cups &…
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How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Dentist Visit
Kenzie had her very first dentist visit last week & it went so much better than I expected! Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your little ones first dentist appointment: 🦷 Set realistic expectations: I went into this appointment expecting it to go pretty horribly & yes she cried a couple of times, but overall it went really well. Mackenzie sat on my lap the whole time & allowed the dentist to get a look inside her mouth (I call that a win)! 🪥 Start brushing your little ones teeth when they start coming in! Here is the toothbrush & toothpaste (has fluoride) we use & she loves…
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Breaking Down 2 Awesome Lightweight Strollers for Your Family
I was on the hunt to find the perfect lightweight stroller to use with Mackenzie because using my full size stroller for quick errands was becoming too difficult. Also, my husband is of the mindset of not wanting to own a million different strollers, so I really had to do a lot of research before buying one. I ended up buying two to try out and was planning on returning one, but my in-laws bought the other one instead! This post is in no way sponsored or affiliated with either company, just giving you my honest opinion on both! Let me share what was on my must have list before…
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My Top 5 Bath Toys for Toddlers
Bath time can either be the best activity ever or extremely dreaded chore. If you’re looking for new bath toys for your little one, check out this list below. I’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys at bath time: Bath Books – Mackenzie has loved books for as long as I can remember so bath books are always a hit. There are a couple of versions that are durable & will last! Indestructibles Book : rip proof, chew proof, & waterproof Float Alongs Book with Rubber Duckies : This is a great bath book that comes with characters to play with! Elephant Ball Track– This was a gift &…
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Room Details: Mackenzie’s Nursery
Linking everything I could. (no sponsored or affiliate links, just things we use on a daily basis & love!) Curtains (my MIL shortened these for us) | Ottoman | Name Wall Hanging (this shop isn’t currently accepting new orders, but linking for when they do reopen) | Baby Monitor | Name Stool | Crib (they no longer carry this color, but I love the style) | Pillow | Crib Mattress | Peel & Stick Wallpaper (we customized these) | Polar Bear Stuffed Animal | Acrylic Bookshelf Alphabet Bin (linked similar) | Bookshelf | Michael Aram Frame | Curtains (my MIL shortened these) | Acrylic Bookshelf | Gray Power Glider Recliner…
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Cute Valentine’s Day Outfits for Babies & Toddlers
None of these links are sponsored or affiliate links, I just went to some of my favorite places to shop for Kenzie & put together some great valentine outfits & pajamas for babies & toddlers! 1.Old Navy Jumpsuit 2. Rainbow hearts Zipper Footie 3. Navy/White Stripe Heart Onesie 4. Tulle Skirt 5. Fit & Flare Dresses 6. Red Heart Leggings 7. “I Love You Cherry Much” Two Piece PJs 8. Red Heart Sweatshirt 9. Valentine Tights Link To All Valentine’s Day Little Sleepies for The Whole Family! 1.Rainbow Navy Zipper Onesie 2. Rainbow Loved Zipper Onesie 3. Star Wars PJs 4.Loved Sweatshirt 5. x & o’s PJs 6. Valentine’s Dress…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Toddlers
Sharing some cute & easy Valentine’s Day cards you can do with your toddler with just a few things! Potato Stamping This is one craft that can get messy ( but don’t worry, if you don’t want something messy I’ve got a couple more ideas below) What You’ll Need: potatoes knife heart cookie cutter paint heavy cardstock paper scissors (if you want to cut out a heart from the larger paper) Step 1: I used a potato, knife, & a heart shaped cookie cutter to make a stamp. Step 2: Then we used the heart stamps above to create these valentines Step 3: Once dry I cut out larger hearts!…
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Being a Mom Who Suffers From Migraines
A Little Background On My History With Migraines Every day is a struggle for me as someone who suffers from chronic migraines. I’ve been suffering from them ever since I was 15 years old and they only seem to be getting worse as I get older. Honestly, even sitting down to write this post was a struggle for me and I had to take my medicine just to great rid of a headache so I could get this done. I’ve seen so many neurologists since I started getting my headaches and I’ve tried almost all of the medications on the market that are used to treat migraines. What’s crazy to…
