Turning three opens up a whole new world in toys! It’s the age where most little ones are finally ready for all of the 3+ “big kid” toys, and all the little pieces that come with them. To help you choose the perfect gift, we’ve rounded up […]
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 […]
Today I wanted to share our picks for the best toys for babies. These are the toys that were favourites for our kids, and withstood the wear and tear that comes with being passed down through three children. First, an important caveat. Babies need very […]
My daughter just celebrated her first birthday (sob!). She’s our third child, and as you can imagine, we have no shortage of toys around our house. Trying to think of creative gift ideas – especially when there are older siblings in the family – can […]
When you’re pregnant with your first child, it’s so hard to figure out what you actually need. Especially if you’re somebody like me who hates unnecessary clutter! I spent so much time researching every single item we bought for our first baby. Three kids and almost […]
When we visit Seattle, we always try to fit in a meal at Palomino’s. On one of our first visits, our server recommended their rigatoni bolognese. It’s not something I would normally order, but I took a chance and was so glad I did. It’s now […]
Books are one my favourite baby gifts. They’re great for first babies, last babies, and everyone in between. It’s fun to help build a baby’s first library, and we love sharing some of our kids’ beloved favourites. Similarly, I love when people introduce us to […]
This is by no means a food blog, but I love hearing about people’s go-to recipes, so thought I would share some tried and true family favourites. This is an incredibly simple cookie recipe that has been passed down through at least three generations in […]
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!
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