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05
Feb
2018

The Best Easter Basket Ideas for 4-Year Old Boys

categories: Easter, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays, Parenting

It’s that time of year again! Time to play the Easter bunny. And with these Easter basket ideas for 4-year old boys, I’m hoping the job will be simple for you this year!

4 is such a magical age, so this is a particularly fun year. Not only are they really starting to get into the holidays, but they also get so excited for any little goodies you get for them. And with all that they’re learning, there are tons of great options to fill their Easter baskets with.

So if you’re in need of Easter basket ideas for 4-year old boys, look no further!

Here’s what you should focus on:

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01
Feb
2018

The Best Easter Books for 4-Year Old Boys

categories: Children's Books, Easter, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays, Parenting

I am a HUGE fan of playing the Easter bunny each year and there is no way my son is going without some great Easter books for 4-year old boys in his basket! Ironically, it took me a while to find a good selection of Easter books for preschool boys, so I couldn’t help but share what I found. Hopefully this will make life easier for you as you fill your own 4-year old boy’s Easter basket!

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26
Jan
2018

The Best Easter Basket Ideas for 1-Year Old Girls

categories: Easter, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays, Parenting

After having kids, something happened that made me absolutely love being the Easter bunny. It’s like Santa Clause, only with not nearly as much stress, not nearly as much stuff, and instead of a pending winter once it’s over, SUMMER is right around the corner.

So needless to say, I take my Easter bunny duties seriously and strive to put the perfect basket together! Last year, my daughter was a tiny newborn, so while this isn’t her first basket, it will be her first FUN one (at least, from her perspective).

So if you’re in need of Easter basket ideas for a 1-year old girl, look no further! I’ve got you covered. Here are some great ideas:

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02
Nov
2017

The Best Bath Toys for 1-Year Old Girls

categories: Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Parenting, Tips & Tricks

Without a doubt, one of my favorite times of day is bath time. Maybe it’s the lack of technologically-enhanced toys or maybe it’s just that bedtime is approaching, but I find it very soothing. Luckily, my daughter loves bath time as much as I do, so it’s always a happy time! And since bath toys really only last a couple years before they just start getting gross, I’ve been able to buy her new girly bath toys (as opposed to the hand-me-downs from her brother) totally guilt-free. It’s been great! 😉

So if you’re on the lookout for gift ideas for a 1-year old girl or just want to make bath time more enjoyable in your own home, give some of these bath toys a try:

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26
Oct
2017

10 Engineering Gifts that Will Blow Your Preschooler’s Mind

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays, Parenting

The Best Engineering Gifts for Preschoolers

I have a preschooler who is obsessed with being an engineer. It started young with mega blocks. He would build a tower taller than himself when he could barely even walk. Then he moved onto trains. And I’m telling you, he was (and still is) obsessed with trains. He recently came up to me with a new train and said “Mommy, look at this. See how the piston moves the piston rod and then that moves the coupling rod and then that makes the wheels move? See? See? See how it works?”

So, needless to say, I’ve somehow reached a point where my 3-year old knows more about engineering than I do.

I am bound and determined to make sure I give this little guy all the opportunities I can find to help him succeed as an engineer, but for now, that’s just going to come from his toys!

So if you’ve got a little engineer on your hands too, give these gifts a try. You will be blown away by how well they do!

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19
Oct
2017

The 10 Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for 1-Year Old Girls

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays

Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for a 1-year old girl in your life? You’ve come to the right place. 😉

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, so shopping for stocking stuffers is something I look forward to every single year…and I start early! And this year is extra special because I have a new little almost-1-year-old girl to shop for!

Years of shopping for her brother has made the task of coming up with the perfect stocking stuffers a little easier, but there are still some things that are perfect just for little girls!

Hopefully this list will make your shopping a little easier this year:

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12
Oct
2017

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for 2-Year Old Boys

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays, Parenting

I’m not going to lie, I absolutely love shopping for my kids for Christmas and there’s something special about stocking stuffers! These were always the first things my sisters and I opened as kids and I hope that my kids look forward to it like I did.

So if you’re on the hunt for stocking stuffers for 2-year old boys, this list is for you! These were the biggest hits for my son when he was 2…and many still make regular appearances years later!

Good luck with your shopping and happy holidays!

Related post: 12 Best Gifts for 2-Year Old Boys

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17
Jul
2017

The 10 Best Gifts for 3-Year Old Boys

categories: Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Parenting

3 year-old boys are at such a fun age! They’re becoming self-sufficient, you can communicate easily with them, and they’re figuring out the world at full speed. Regardless of how fun they are though, it can still be tough to figure out the perfect gift for a 3-year old boy (especially if you’re not around them a lot).

All of the gifts listed here are absolute favorites of my own 3-year old son, so I’m speaking from experience! If you opt for one of these, I’m sure it will be a huge hit.

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12
Jun
2017

Your Next Baby Shower Gift: A Fully-Loaded Diaper Caddy

categories: Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Parenting, Tips & Tricks

When I had my first baby I quickly grew attached to parenting devices that I just couldn’t live without (our water sling, the Ergo, and the Rock ‘N Play to name a few). So when baby #2 was on her way, I had all of those items ready and waiting.

But of course, as you’d expect, I didn’t end up needing them because she had her own ideas and her own needs.

So I started the discovery process all over again and for her, one of the greatest creations I came across was the diaper caddy.

It’s basically a diaper bag that doesn’t need to be unzipped, is more easily accessible, and can be anywhere in your home that you need it. It was an alternative to having a dedicated diaper changing table and ended up making travel a breeze. (more…)

07
Jun
2017

15 Best Gifts for the Tech Loving Man in Your Life

categories: Christmas, Family Fun, Gift Guides, Holidays, Marriage, Parenting

I’ve got some definite tech lovers in my family, so this list was really easy to put together. Some are past successes that I wish I could just give again, others will be making their appearance at the next holiday season. Thankfully, my husband and Dad have both agreed not to read this post (it will be really hard for them, I’m sure), so I can be totally honest with you. 🙂 They also both weighed in on these ideas, so I can tell you exactly what they were thinking.

Here we go! The best gifts for the tech loving man in your life:

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