This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. While the past year has had a lot of changes in our lives, there is one constant in our home that we make sure we keep up with as often as possible and that is reading together. Reading out loud benefits and strengthens my child and I's relationship, it builds a love for reading and helps increase my daughter's reading ...
Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies
Get ready for a spooky movie night with the family! We've gathered a list of kid-friendly Halloween movies and have even included fun printables for you to use. This is no trick - we promise, these Halloween family-friendly movies are a real treat. Make sure to check out Halloween Activities for Kids of All Ages to include as well! You can never have too much Halloween fun this time of year. Kid-Friendly Halloween ...
Why children’s book series make for the best gift
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. In this post, I'm going to share with you why a children's book series book is the best book gift to give a child. If I had a dollar for every time I read (and reread and reread) Goodnight Moon to my children, let’s just say I’d comfortably be on my way to retiring in an idyllic villa on the Amalfi Coast. Why on earth, ...
5 Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles
It’s finally that time of the year again! Holiday season is right around the corner. I just wish we’d get some of that crisp fall chill here in Southern California, but who cares about the weather with Halloween on the horizon, right? Spooky movies, crazy costumes, tons of candy, and pumpkins galore, that’s more than enough to keep my Halloween-obsessed family happy. One of our favorite fall activities has to be visiting the ...
Halloween Baby Pajamas
You know that we love Halloween traditions in our house! The kids love trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving, and there's no doubt that I'm a fan of getting some of that candy and having fun, too. But even more than that, we love to find fun Halloween pajamas so that we can dress alike while we're watching fun Halloween movies. Now that we have a little one in the house, Halloween baby pajamas are a must as well! The whole ...
Best Indestructible Books For Toddlers
Indestructible books are my new must-have 6 month+ baby item. These tough-to-tatter baby-proof books can stand up to a baby’s natural urge to explore, including their attempts to chew, rip, and play. My baby’s home library is currently filled with Indestructibles baby-proof books, and here’s why you need to check them out too. Indestructible Books Every parent dreams of raising kids who will one day turn into voracious ...
Halloween Pajamas for kids
My kids and I have so many Halloween traditions, the list is almost endless – costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, spooky kids movies, building haunted houses, crafts – but if we had to pick a favorite, Halloween pajamas for kids are definitely close to the top of the list. Here’s the thing, though, they sell out fast! In other words, if you’re looking for cute Halloween pajamas for kids or even the whole family, ...
5 Best Pumpkin Patches Orange County
Visiting our local pumpkin patches is a part of our Halloween family traditions. Last year, when most fall festivities were canceled or at least severely restricted, nothing bummed me and my kids out more than missing out on Halloween. We’re crazy about the costumes, the candy, and, most of all, our annual trips to the pumpkin patches in Orange County. Thankfully, this year marks the eagerly-awaited return of carnival rides and ...
Elvie Pump Review – is it really worth the hype?
As a mom of 4, I know how busy mom life can be. With the need to be constantly multi-tasking (and with multi-tasking not being my strong point) I am all for finding products and tools that help ease my life in any way possible. When I heard about the Elvie breast pump, I knew I needed to try it out! Learn more about this hands-free, wireless breastpump in my Elvie pump review below. Please note that affiliate links are used ...
How To Make Crayon Names
Crayon names are so much fun to make! What better way to reuse broken crayons than to create fun alphabet crayon names for everyone in the house? Not only can these crayon colors actually be used for art and creativity, but they also look really great in a room as a fun decoration, too. If you're looking for a super simple and fun way to make pink crayon names, orange crayon names, or fun rainbow name ideas - this is the craft ...