15 Fun Dandelion Crafts for Kids (+Free Printable Activity Pack)

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Looking for dandelion crafts for kids? You’ve come to the right place! Those little yellow bursts popping up all over the yard are basically free craft supplies — and kids absolutely love using them. Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or older kids, these dandelion crafts are easy to do with supplies you already have on hand. Most just need dandelions from your yard, paper, and basic art supplies. A few have free printable templates too! FYI – Check out the full spring kids activity ideas list here for some more … Read more

6 Fun Ways to Help Your Toddler Adjust to the New Baby!

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Helping your child adjust to the new baby isn’t as hard as you think! Your new baby is almost here! But there’s that lingering fear all second time mamas have.. “How will my first baby adjust to having a new baby around that will take away from his spotlight??” Don’t worry! Some jealousy is to be expected, but there’s a ton of gentle, easy ways to make your toddler feel included and important still once the new baby arrives. My boy was just under 2 when my twin girls were … Read more

10 Easy Outdoor Crafts to Keep Your Toddler Busy!

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Fun crafts with toddlers outside

Let the kids create outdoor crafts and explore while you enjoy the outdoors! I don’t know about you, but I have a TON of clean up to do with spring finally here! That means it’s a little harder to be fully engaged with my toddler while I’m trying to weed, get grass out of gardens, resow grass, plant new seeds… if you’re a gardener, you know the feeling! I also am really trying to soak up the sun! I love getting a magazine and reading it with some coffee on … Read more

9 Easy Tips to Hike with Your Toddler (and Actually Enjoy it!)

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Hiking with toddlers can be incredibly rewarding for all involved; it just takes a little patience and planning! Getting outside and stretching our legs is something I try to do every day. Though it might seem like more work than it’s worth initially, it’s so worth it! There are MUCH less no’s outside, and there is always something new to look at. There are sticks to be thrown, rocks to be stacked, and new sights to be seen. If you are planning a trip soon that includes tons of hiking, … Read more

5 Surprising Ways Amazon Baby Registry is Amazing!

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Expecting a new baby? Streamline your registry and save money with Amazon Baby Registry! We all know Amazon has it all; the common Double A battery to the pizza eating cat print jeggings. What’s even better? They have all the baby stuff, with reviews and videos. That means instead of standing in an aisle in a store with little selection, you can have time to look at all the options, styles, and reviews in one click from the comfort of your home! Not only that, but you are given a simple … Read more

6 Fun things to do with kids in Moab (That aren’t hiking!)

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Things to do with kids in Moab (if you’re not doing the National Parks!) There are actually tons of activities to do with kids in Moab, though it’s often overshadowed by the two amazing national parks nearby! When we planned our trip, we planned for big hiking days (Here’s my list of the hikes that were are fun and easy with the kids in tow in Arches National Park!) that we knew would mess up nap schedules, wear out our toddler, and frankly wear us out trying to get so … Read more

8 Easy Arches National Park Hikes for Kids that are Breath Taking!

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What are the easiest trails in Arches National Park when you have kids? Arches National Park is such a beautiful place, and guess what; it’s possible to enjoy the natural beauty with the whole family! At the time I visited, I had three children under three. That’s right, a toddler and two 8 month old babies! I’m going to give you the scoop on which arches in Arches National Park are the easiest to get to with young children, and which ones are worth the extra challenge. P.S. Check out … Read more

22 Best Camping Books for Toddlers + Preschoolers (with Age Picks!)

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My youngest was obsessed with books from basically the moment he could sit up. Like, we had to hide the book box or the kid would just… read all day. So when we started planning our first camping trip with him, obviously the first thing I did was raid Amazon for every camping book for toddlers I could find! And honestly? It worked SO well to get him excited. He knew what a tent was, what s’mores were, and why we’d be sleeping somewhere “different” – all before we ever … Read more

Kids Easter Crafts that are Cheap and Easy!

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These fun Easter crafts are perfect for a budget friendly celebration with the kids! From upcycling things around the house to going outside in nature, most of these non religious Easter craft ideas are cheap or free!   Paint Eggs for Easter Using a Sponge and Pretty Pastels! This Beautiful Sponge Egg Basket! I love how super cute this kids Easter craft is, easy for little ones, and especially how cheap it is! You could cut up a sponge you have in your house to do this! What kid doesn’t … Read more

The BEST Pumping Schedule to Increase Supply (+How Power Pumping Works)

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Power Pumping to boost your supply!

The only breast pumping schedule you need to boost your supply! You may have heard the term passed around… “Power Pumping” but what is it? What does a power pump schedule look like? Can power pumping really help my milk supply? I’m here to give you the low down. Incorporating this method of pumping helped me provide enough milk for my twins! P.S. Don’t forget to keep track of your progress! I am someone who loves to look at numbers, and so kept pretty good track of my output for … Read more