DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Raise your hand if you're already thinking ahead to the holidays and the gift giving craze! If you're like me and trying to cross things off ahead of time and have to shop for kids from newborns to age 4, then this post is one to scroll through! I've already previously shared posts showcasing my kids' favorite items through the ages that have been loved by both my girls. Today I've complied those posts so you can be one step ahead of the holiday season! Unlike other holiday gift guides you'll see this season, this one is made of products my family actually uses and loves. You can tell this from the photos below showing Brielle growing right before your very eyes! Hailey followed right behind loving all these same items at the same ages and I was happy to pass them along to friends and their daycare when they outgrew the ages. From arts and crafts kits to educational games to favorite toys and safety items, you'll find tons of gift ideas for kids newborn age to age 4. Click each of ... Continue Reading...
Road Trip Travel Tips and Activities for Kids
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. Additionally it should be noted that I freelance for one of the companies, Alex Brands, which is mentioned in this post. Any opinions expressed on these items are solely my own and not that of my employer. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Long road trips and airplane rides with kids are never fun but the destination is usually worth it! On a recent road trip from New Jersey to North Carolina, I packed the car with all sorts of activities, crafts and goodies to keep my 3 and 5 year olds entertained. Here’s what I packed, how I set up their seats and tips to make the trip as enjoyable as possible! I’m happy to report than while we did pack our Amazon Fire for this trip, we ended up not needing it for our car ride travels (as after 8 months of owning it, they still have never used it in the car!) Instead I filled their time with pointing things outside the car, singing and the below road trip activities! If you're not planning a road trip soon, use this as a guide to add some items to your kids holiday wishlist or throw them in your Amazon cart ... Continue Reading...
Favorite Amazon Fire Apps for Preschoolers
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. If you’re considering a tablet, like an Amazon Fire, for your preschooler and are researching pros and cons or want to know the best educational apps to download, look no further! Discover why we chose the Amazon Fire tablet for our active preschooler and which apps we love to entertain and provide some educational content. After years without having any sort of access to phones or tablets, we Santa gifted our daughter a 7” Amazon Fire last Christmas when she was 4.5. She does NOT use it often. We use it as a reward for good behavior after Hailey goes to bed. We have yet to bring it out of the house, besides when we traveled to Disney, so she really sees it as a treat and not an everyday accessory. In case you’re on the fence about one of these tablets, here is my pros and cons list to the Amazon Fire and our favorite apps for preschoolers that include an educational aspect: Pros: Price – At the time of purchasing ours, the Fire was only $99! But I’ve recently also ... Continue Reading...