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Mackenzie’s Favorite Toys To Play With at 12 Months Old
These are some of Mackenzie’s favorite toys at the moment! Any of them would also make great gifts if you’re looking for ideas. Lovevery Buddy Stroller- She got this as a gift for her first birthday and she absolutely loves pushing it around the house with or without her baby in it! Ball Drop from The Babbler Lovevery Play Kit- This is from the Babbler play kit that is designed for 13, 14, & 15 month olds. She loves to put the balls in the top and push them down. There are four different ways for her to get them out. I love seeing her mind at work! Radio Flyer…
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Halloween Books for Babies & Toddlers
Updated: October 2022 Picking out books for Mackenzie might be one of my favorite things to do other than buy her cute clothes
Here are some good Halloween books to read with your little ones 
Where is Baby’s Pumpkin? (lift-the-flap book) Little Blue Truck’s Halloween (lift-the-flap book) Peek-a-Boo! (lift-the-flap book) 1, 2, Boo! A Spooky Counting Book Peek-a-Flap Boo (board book with chunky flaps) Llama Llama Trick or Treat Babies 
Love Halloween (lift-a-flap book) I Love You, Little Monster (board book) Halloween Jack Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins Let me know if your favorite Halloween books to have in your child’s library below -
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-…
