I have loved books and reading for as long as I can remember. My one-year-old, Calvin, has quite a few options to choose from, but he has a few distinct favorites. I'm sharing those favorites with you today!
Calvin’s Favorite Books: Year 1
Getting Outside With My Eleven-Month-Old When It’s Below Freezing
Taking a baby outside in the cold can be complicated and confusing, but worth the effort in the end. I've got a few tips if you have an almost-toddler like I do! (And even a few for those of you with newborns!)
Toy Rotation! (Even When You Have Very Little Storage Space)
Toy rotation has been amazing for our little family, both in keeping our living room under control and in maintaining Calvin's interest in his toys, rather than buying him new ones to keep him interested.
5 Tips for a Magical Christmas Morning
Christmas is my favorite holiday, especially Christmas morning. I have wonderful memories of waking up Christmas morning and rushing to see the Christmas Tree with my siblings. As Colter and I have navigated our married Christmas seasons, we have integrated our Christmas traditions and some of them make for a magical morning.
KidCo Peapod Review
I'm giving my honest review of the KidCo Peapod. What is the Peapod? Why would you consider purchasing it? Do I recommend it?
Calvin’s Toy Corner Tour
The toy corner is my way of storing Calvin's toys that are 'in rotation' out in our living space. It's kid-friendly, very easy to keep tidy, and an aesthetically pleasing piece of our living room. Let me walk you through it.
A Guide to Making Homemade Purées For Your Baby
When Calvin first started solid foods around six months old, I knew that I wanted to give him purées and that I did not want to have to pay for prepackaged ones. Here I'll go over how I made his very first foods from scratch during his naps.
Mountain Buggy Pod Clip-On Highchair Review
I'm giving my honest review of the Mountain Buggy Pod highchair. Why did we choose this high chair? How does it work for us? Would I recommend it for daily or travel use?
Critical Baby Gear/Gizmos/Thingamajigs: 6 to 9 Months
There are hundreds of baby products out there and it can be so overwhelming to try and sort through them all! I'm honestly figuring out all of this mom stuff as I go, but I'm sharing my discoveries along the way!
Cloth Diapers: Troubleshooting
Make a full 100% switch to cloth diapers from disposables was a great decision for my family and one that I am very happy with. That being said, we still had (and continue to have) some bumps in the road.
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