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Two weeks into the year and I finally have this post live. I got sick and then caught up in my insane decluttering project but here we are. It was tough to pick our top kid picks for the year but this list is pretty solid if I do say so myself. It includes some back-to-school favorites, utensils, cozy slippers, Luca’s favorite weighted blanket, and so much more. And yes, there are 4 organizing items on the list but that is just who I am these days. Weighted Toddler Blanket: We were noticing that Luca wanted a hand on his...

They say experience is a great teacher — and parents of young kids can certainly attest to that.  Maybe you were feeling bold and decided to take a long road trip with your child – only for them to scream at the top of their lungs for hours, squeeze their yogurt pouch all over the back seat and then get carsick. Or maybe you decided to let your kid do Play-Doh in the TV room for once and then spent an eternity picking tiny pieces out of your carpet.  Sometimes you have the best of intentions, but the plan just...

The other morning I recorded a podcast episode on the 5 things I’ve done so far in January to set me up for an epic year. However, since that episode has come out, I’ve done a few more things that are kind of important so I wanted to share them in blog form with you to give you a little something extra. you can listen to episode 231: 5 things to do in January for your best year on the blissfully ambitious podcast here. I am just going to start out by saying dry January isn’t one of the things...

Amazon toys give the most bang for your buck! Head on over to Amazon or Macy’s where you can score this Melissa & Doug Blue’s Clues & You! Water Wow! Activity Mat for just $4.96 (regularly $21.49) – lowest price ever! This is an AWESOME deal compared to the current price of $24.99 on Target.com. Designed to build motor skills, this water activity mat comes with a sponge pad with snap-shut lid, two Water WOW! pens, and a rolling stamper to make cute paw print tracks. Best of all, it’s mess-free fun for the kids and their parents! Plus, it...

Who knows which baby bath toys are the best better than other parents (who have actually used them)? Bathtime is one of our favorite times to bond with our little ones. It’s usually at the end of the day, after dinner adventures and before bed, so it’s just the kind of wind-down we and our kiddos need. Warm water, bubbles, and splashing (sometimes lots of splashing)—what more could you ask for? Oh, and as a bonus, it’s the perfect time for playing. Which of course means we’re on the hunt for the best baby bath toys. Bath toys are especially...