If you’re anything like me, you’re probably getting your Christmas shopping lists finalized so you’re ready to jump on Black Friday sales. To help you out with stocking stuffers for kids, we’ve created an ultimate list of more than 127 stocking stuffer ideas. As you’ll […]
Stockings are my favourite part of Christmas. They’ve always kicked off Christmas morning for us, and watching my kids’ excitement as they dig into them is simply magical. With three kids, we’ve had plenty of opportunity to think of ideas for stocking stuffers for babies. […]
Raise your hand if you feel like you’re drowning in toys. We certainly are! We declutter our toys regularly, but at this time of year I still find myself looking around wondering where all the new Christmas toys are going to do. As we gear up […]
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 […]
Summer is in full swing, and we’re taking advantage of the great weather and longer days by spending as much time as we can outside. Playing outside is magical for my kids – they’re better at independent play outdoors, fight less, and are just overall […]
May is almost over, which means Father’s Day is just around the corner. My husband and kids spoiled me with a wonderful Mother’s Day (it helps when you publish exactly what you’d like on the internet!), so I want to make sure my husband has […]
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 […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and with it the pressure on husbands and children everywhere not to disappoint. Let’s be honest, if your children are young and you’re married, it’s primarily up to your spouse to make the day special. So husbands – and specifically […]
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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