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. When it comes to putting together a bedroom for kids, play off their loves, but leave wiggle room for growth in styles. Check out one preschool girl's under the sea mermaid bedroom with a tour given by the 4.5 year old room owner herself! This year I promised myself to take more photos in our home. I want to remember how we've decorated our home, but I also want to remember us IN it. When I mentioned to Hailey that I planned to take some photos of her room, she was quick to ask if she could be in them. And I thought, why not?! And before I go any further, if you have any questions on resources for items seen, please scroll to the bottom where I've listed them all. Leave a comment if I missed someone you'd like resourced! Let's continue! Please allow me to introduce you to the bedroom of this 4.5 year old giggle monster, who's normally having the best day ever. The wood letter H on her bedroom door is the same one I had made for our last home. In fact, many of ... Continue Reading...
Road Trip Car Organization
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. When planning a long road trip with kids, it’s just as important to pack and organize the car as it is to pack the items you need on the trip! Sure you need food and snacks, but it doesn’t hurt to stock up on activities, games or crafts to keep the kids busy! Here’s a breakdown on our road trip car organization methods that we are continually improving and changing as the kids get older. Each summer for the last few years we’ve taking the 450 mile trek from our home in central New Jersey to the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Our Honda Pilot is still a screen free environment and I’m happy to report we complete this 7-8 hour trip with our 2 kids without resulting to any electronics. Since I know many of my readers will be completing some spring break road trips in the next few months, I thought it would be a great time to share how I organized our car this year: Snack cooler – let’s start with the obvious! We pack a large cooler that we put on the floor where I can access and ... Continue Reading...
20+ Favorite Craft Kits for Kids Ages 1 – 6 years
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. Scissors, glue sticks and construction paper are all part of kid life and while there are plenty of open ended ways kids can play with these craft items, sometimes you just want to be able to follow directions and make something someone else designed. Over the years our girls have enjoyed many craft kits received both as gifts from us or friends but every time they are proud of what they made! While many of the craft kits in this list require adult supervision or assistance, there are also plenty that help grow independence and their hands on skills. Before going into these craft kits, which are categorized by age, I wanted to say that this is NOT a sponsored post. While I did previously work for one of the companies listed, I’ve vowed to only share items my favorite uses and loves as I wouldn’t want anyway to buy something that I knew wouldn’t be enjoyed. I also have listed these items by the recommended age that I feel fits (at least in my kids’ experience) and not necessarily ... Continue Reading...
