Living across the country from my family and where I grew up naturally puts me in a position to do lots of traveling. Since having kids the amount of travel I do has significantly increased... my daughters are the only grandbabies on my side of the family so I can't keep them hostage here on the west coast! With my first child we didn't muster up the courage to make our first cross-country pilgrimage until she was 8 months old. With our second, it was at 2 months! Here are some of my favorite items that made the whole process that much easier. What I consider travel essentials if you are a parent traveling with a baby!
DIY Pink Polka-Dot Party – Vivienne Turns 3!
DIY pink polka dot party that I threw together last minute after my daughter's very specific birthday request... a party themed after her polka-dotted puppy, Polka! Thanks to some quick purchases off Amazon, I was successfully able to execute this request, which of course, the birthday girl was thrilled with.
How to pack your family for a trip to Hawaii!
Travel as a family sure isn't easy. There is SO MUCH to remeber to pack, unexpected things you need to be prepared for, and of course there is always something you didnt think of that you end up learning the hard way! Packing our family for an upcoming Hawaii trip, I thought I would make a list of some of the things I consider essential to help families with packing for their future beach vacations. Bon Voyage!
DIY Baby Ewok Halloween Costume
Why your child should wear a life jacket a lot more than you think
Car seat safety in our culture seems pretty cut and dry, and the majority of people understand it. However, a recent (almost drowning) emergency at work made me realize that safety with our kids around water is not as well outlined. As a person working in the marine industry, I do feel a strong obligation to advocate for water safety for all the children out there - boating or not! This post contains good information on when kids should wear life jackets, and how to find the right one to fit them. Thank you for reading, and please do share with other parents out there!
The #1 Secret to Successful Potty Training
The #1 Mom Hack to get your toddler potty trained! Are you ready to hear the BIG POTTY TRAINING SECRET that worked for us to get our toddler toilet trained? It's actually not a secret at all, but still worth reading 🙂 Good luck with the potty training struggle mommas, I totally feel you!
DIY Project – Handmade Wedding Seating Chart turned into Toddler Activity Chalk Board!
With our wedding we went DIY crazy, making our own seating chart display board out of plywood and molding from the hardware store. After the wedding this board sat around unused for quite some time, until we had the idea to re-purpose it into a chalk board for our toddler to play with in her nursery. More info on the easy DIY craft and where to find the materials in the post!
My toddler figured out that I fake sleep at bedtime and now I’m screwed
Fake sleeping in the same room as your kid to get them to fall asleep - I think EVERY parent has done this. Haven't you seen that viral video of the mom fake sleeping on her toddler's nursery floor, then crawling out slowly after her kid passes out? The move is pretty standard, but sadly for me my toddler has not only figured out that I am faking it, but has a strategy to get me to crack too. You can't just break formation in front of a toddler like that!!! The bed time struggle is so real right now... please tell me there are other toddler moms out there who are on the struggle bus too!
Fav Organic Baby Sunscreen – Goddess Garden Organics
Goddess Garden Organics sunscreen is my #1 favorite organic sunscreen on the market. It is much healthier for you and your family than the popular chemical-based sunscreens, plus it is easy to apply! See my post for more details 🙂
Easter Basket Ideas 2017 – For Anyone Needing a Little Last Minute Inspiration
What the Easter Bunny is bringing my daughter this year. Some toddler Easter gift ideas, if you need them!