Bringing home your newborn baby is an overwhelming experience. You’ve just been through the intense physical experience of giving birth, you’re sleep deprived, and before you’ve even had a chance to catch your breath, you’re handed your beautiful, fragile newborn and sent on your way. […]
Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but this has been a LONG week in our house. We’ve been preparing for a birthday and recovering from a wedding, and also threw in a root canal and fighting off back-to-school germs for good measure. My baby […]
You know how we all have our “thing” as a parent? For me, car seat safety is my hill to die on. After three kids, I’ve relaxed about quite a few things, but car seat safety is not one of them. Motor vehicle accidents are […]
Choosing toys for two-year-olds can be tricky. They’re too old for “baby” toys, but many of the “big kid” toys are designed for ages 3+. To help you choose the perfect gift, we’ve rounded up our picks for the best toys for two-year-olds. These are […]
I hope you all survived the first week back at school! We only have one in school so far, and he’s in Grade One, so back to school wasn’t quite as anxiously anticipated as it was last year. It’s still nice to get back to […]
Last year, my son was obsessed with Mickey Mouse. He loved his Mickey stuffie, his Mickey shirts, and when Halloween rolled around, there was absolutely no question that I would be figuring out how to make a toddler Mickey Mouse costume. I’m not overly crafty, […]
Hi! I’m Laura. My husband and I are juggling two busy professional careers while raising three kids – two boys, ages 8 and 6, and 3 year old girl. I love organizing and crave quiet, which is often at odds with our very busy family. My goal with this blog is to create a resource for all of us to quiet the chaos in our lives, to give us back the time and energy to focus on what’s important. Thanks for joining me!
Want to learn more about me and Chaos & Quiet? Start here.