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Brand Highlight: Why I Love Little Sleepies!
It’s no secret that we love Little Sleepies pajamas in this house! If Mackenzie isn’t wearing a matching sweatsuit, she’s likely wearing a Little Sleepies zipper onesie (they make up 90 percent of her pajama drawer)! Here are just a few reasons why we love Little Sleepies: + they’re bamboo so they’re extremely soft and great for sensitive skin + the zipper pjs have hand and foot cuffs that can be folded over to cover hands and feet to keep them warm. I love the hand cuffs for when they’re small so you don’t have to worry about mittens staying on. At 17 months, I still love using the foot…
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How to Make a Handprint Ornament with Model Magic
Sharing how easy it is to create an extra special ornament for your Christmas tree and a great way to watch your baby grow (insert crying face). I can’t believe how small her hand was in September 2020 compared to the size of her hand now! You’ll need: + model magic + rolling pin + parchment paper + circle cookie cutter + straw + thin ribbon or string Step 1: Place model magic between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it out to your desired thickness. Step 2: Use cookie cutter to cut out a circle. Use a straw to punch a hole at the top of the circle.…
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Great Christmas and Winter Books for Babies and Toddlers
It’s December which means Christmas is almost here and so is the Winter season, so I’ve linked some books for both Christmas time & Winter to read with your little one! Where is Baby’s Christmas Present– Great lift-the-flap book! Where’s Santa Clause? – I love felt lift-the-flap books! They don’t rip like a traditional lift-the-flap book which is great for young kiddos! Babies Love Christmas– Another great lift-the-flap book, which simple words and pictures on each page! You’re My Little Christmas Cookie– we have this one for Hanukkah too & its very cute! Construction Site: Merry and Bright– As a preschool teacher I loved all the Construction Site series, so…
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Toddler Girl Outfit Ideas: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Edition
I found a few cute outfits for Mackenzie to wear for Christmas and wanted to share if you’re looking for your little one! 1. Old Navy Outfit | 2. Quincey Mae Dress | 3. GapKids Sweater Dress Ten Little Rose Gold Mary Janes | Little Stocking Co. Tights | Mud Pie Bows
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Brand Highlight: Why I Love Lovevery!
My brand highlight posts, where I share why I love a certain brand, continues this week with Lovevery! We started receiving Lovevery play kits when Mackenzie was 5 months old. Her grandparents gave it to her during the holidays last year and we are still getting them at 17 months old. We also have other products from them like the play gym and stroller. Let me tell you why I absolutely love this brand! The toys are super interactive for babies and kids, but without any lights or sounds. I know speaking from experience that kids love toys that light up or play music, but after a while it starts…
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2021 Gift Guide: Toddler Toys
Since Hanukkah is super early this year, I wanted to share some gifts Mackenzie received from family members that were not on my original gift guides, but would make great Christmas gifts for toddlers! Melissa & Doug Pull Back Vehicles | Mudpuppy Baby’s First Words Wooden Magnets | Fat Brain Toys River Stones | Melissa & Doug Paw Patrol Puppets | Melissa & Doug Wooden Play Food | Baby Shark & Cocomelon Figurines
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My Scariest Moment As a Parent So Far, Parenting Fail Big Time
I don’t enjoy that I’m writing this post, but I wanted to share it because of how crappy this situation made me feel and how much blame I put on myself even though, in the end my daughter was fine. Also, I’m sharing this because I feel like there aren’t enough stories out there showing that we make mistakes as parents, we’re not perfect and it’s okay to make a mistake, but learn from your mistakes and grow. Last week, we went on a walk in Vermont and I didn’t think it was too cold for Mackenzie to join. Oh boy was I wrong! The temperature was in the 20’s…
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How to Make Poppy Larry’s Tasty Latke Recipe for Hanukkah
Latkes are my father-in-laws favorite thing to make and he so graciously shared it with me and I’m sharing it with you because it’s so tasty! This is the recipe we use to make latkes (potato pancakes) in our house and if I’m being honest we don’t just make them during Hanukkah because we love them that much! But, Hanukkah is the time to definitely eat as many latkes as you can. Check out the recipe below: You’ll need: Grater Frying pan or electric fryer Bowl Baking sheet Lots of paper towels Spatula Ingredients: 1.5 lb Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold or a mix) 1 Small Onion 2 Eggs, Beaten…
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Great Personalized Baby Gifts
We received beautiful, useful personalized gifts when Mackenzie was born and I wanted to share them incase you are looking for a special, personalized gift for a newborn. Personalized Jelly Cat Stuffed Animal | Pottery Barn Personalized Anywhere Chair | Name Puzzle Step Stool | MJK Personalized Knit Hat | Personalized Canvas Tote Bag | Name Train | Personalized Pillow We have 6 out of 7 of these and I’ll tell you why I love each of them as newborn gifts: Personalized Jelly Cat Stuffed Animal– This is the one item we don’t have, but I know people who have it and it’s adorable! Jelly Cat stuffed animals are SO…
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What You Need For Your Kids to Have Fun in The Snow
I put together a list of fun toys and kits that will make playing in the snow much more fun! Any of these would also make great holiday gifts! Pull Sled | Saucer Sled | Infant Sled | 2 Person Sled | Snowball Maker | Duck Snowball Maker | Snowman Kit with Striped Scarf | Snowman Kit with Red Scarf
