Looking for the perfect family Halloween costume idea for 2025? Whether you’re heading out for trick-or-treating, a fall festival, or a school parade, these creative and cute family costumes are guaranteed to make memories (and adorable photos). From baby-friendly ideas…
Category: Parenthood
20 Easy 12-Month-Old Breakfast Ideas (That Toddlers Will Actually Eat)
Coming up with breakfast ideas for a 12-month-old every single morning can get exhausting, especially when you’re sleep-deprived and your toddler is already asking for food before you’ve even had a sip of coffee. With three kids, I’ve gone through…
How To Throw a Magical Luau Birthday Party (Easy DIY Ideas)
Planning a luau-themed birthday party for your child? Whether you’re going all out or keeping it low-key, a tropical theme is perfect for summer — and surprisingly easy to pull together with just a few creative touches. When Hailee turned…
100 Fun Summer Activities for Kids
Fun, Simple Ideas for an Unforgettable Summer If you’re anything like me, you want your kids to have a magical summer without spending a fortune or losing your mind trying to entertain them. I’ve been collecting photos of all the…
Raising a Strong-Willed Child: 6 Essential Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
Coming to the realization that I had a strong-willed child was both absolutely terrifying and incredibly exciting. When you first encounter a strong-willed child, you might see what looks like a stubborn, hyper, little troublemaker. And honestly… you’d be right.…
20 Baby Essentials For Summer That You’ll Actually Use
I’ve done the overpacking. The lugging five bags to the beach. The forgotten sunscreen. The baby meltdown because I brought the wrong kind of hat. Summer with a baby is magical, but only when you’re actually prepared. After three kids…
100 Cool Boy Names That Start With G
Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is such an exciting part of the journey to parenthood. Even though I don’t have a son myself, I’ve always loved collecting baby name ideas and helping other parents find the name…
DIY Kids Handprint Keychains
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift that kids can make themselves? These DIY Handprint Keychains are an adorable, personal gift idea that dads, moms, and grandparents will treasure forever. A few years ago, my daughter Alexa and I made…
100 Beautiful Girl Names That Start With G
I didn’t end up choosing a G name for my own daughters, but there are so many beautiful ones out there. I’ve gathered my favorite 100 below! G names have this way of feeling classic but still a little bit…
Why It’s Okay to Feel Gender Disappointment
The Confession No One Likes to Talk About When I was pregnant with my first baby, I felt something I wasn’t prepared for: disappointment. Not disappointment in her, but in the quiet reality that the dream I had carried, the…