Kids

Playroom Organization Tips

A playroom is bound to get messy but it’s a space that is supposed to spark joy, imagination, and creativity. Playrooms are MEANT to be played in! But as a designated space for kids, clutter is bound to build up which can be overwhelming to both you and your kids.

Wall Refresh with Desenio

This post is sponsored by Desenio. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve always had a hard time finding affordable and adorable art prints for the kids’ bedrooms and the basement playroom. I was thrilled when I discovered Desenio because not only do they have a plethora

Take that Solo Trip with Your Kids

My family has had a wild year. In early 2021, my (now) 5 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The diagnosis has my son, husband and me on a roller coaster that never seems to stop. I sometimes forget that my 6 year old daughter’s life has

How to Calm Kids Who are Anxious About Swim Lessons

Thank you to Big Blue Swim School for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I think we can all agree that swim lessons are extremely important, and possibly even life-saving, for our children. But what happens when you show up to that first day of lessons,

Our Favorite Kindle Fire Kids Apps for Kids Under 10

I’ll be honest with you. Our family is largely screen free. I’m not a screen-free preacher, but this sort of just happened to us over the last 3 years, and it works for our family. We aren’t against screen time at all, but we limit it to travel and sick

Indoor Winter Activities for Families and Kids in Chicago

While I watch a blizzard dump down outside my office window, I thought , “What better time to write a post about indoor activities for families and kids in Chicago?”.  I can’t believe I haven’t written this post sooner. This won’t be a comprehensive list, rather a list and review