Fun fact: our first baby didn’t sleep through the night until she was over a year old. Yeah. It was a long year. So for baby #2, we were determined to beat our previous record and figure out how to get our baby to sleep long stretches at night – once and for all. Cue …
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Longer Stretches at Night: What We Tried Read More »
In the interest of being totally open and honest (and relieved of all guilt), I must admit right off the bat that our mud kitchen was thoughtfully built by grandpa. But it was a DIY mud kitchen built with two hands. And we do have many suggestions for you that span from building to buying. …
5 Steps for the Ultimate DIY Mud Kitchen and Kids Backyard Goals Read More »
In theory, working from home with a toddler sounds glorious. You’ll be able to get the laundry done during the day. Your commute is probably 12 steps (or slightly more if you have to commute down stairs). You can squeeze in a yoga session in the middle of the day. You can flip the TV …
How to Crush Working From Home With a Toddler or a Baby (Or Both!) Read More »
In many cultures, teaching toddlers independent play is actually pretty common. Allowing kids to find ways to play by themselves can be healthy for them (with your help of course – you’re not totally off the hook). When we first became parents, we were introduced to a laundry list of rules we very incorrectly believed …
It’s ok to encourage independent play for toddlers: here’s how we do it Read More »
If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer amount of baby products out there, you are most definitely not alone. We’ve been there. It’s exciting, but also a little bit nerve-wracking trying to navigate all the brands and figuring out which things you’ll actually use. The Amazon Baby Registry program is our favorite because, well, it’s Amazon …
18 Things to Put on Your Amazon Baby Registry RIGHT NOW (For All Budgets) Read More »
Planning your Disney World vacation is almost as fun as the actual trip (almost!). Which is why we put together a handy Disney World Packing List to add to the fun. But with a little twist. If you’ve seen any of our family YouTube channel videos, you know we fly standby and thus, we pack …
Minimalist Disney World Packing List (Only Bring the Essentials!) Read More »
If you’ve been following us for awhile, you likely know infertility has become such a major part of our lives. But if you’re new here, it’s looked something like this: we got married in 2011. A year later after enjoying married life, we decided it was time to add a kiddo to the clan. We …
Our Infertility Journey with Baby #2: Welcoming Everett Read More »
If you landed here, you’re probably a little bit (or a lot a bit) nervous about preparing your toddler for a new baby. Introducing a new baby to the family is a big deal. And as we just went through the whole process, we’re going to share some of our best tips to successfully prepare …
Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby: Our Best Tips Read More »
If you’re planning an international trip with a little one, you’re probably asking is “Do Babies Need Passports?” The answer may surprise you…
Sleep training clock? What? A bit of back-story might be needed. Our toddler gets out of bed at 4am but can’t yet tell time. But she knows what colors mean!