Nikki Djak

Kids love technology, sure, and a bit of technology isn’t bad. It COULD even be good. However, I’m always looking for toys, games, crafts, and activities that keep my kids OFF screens while still promoting independent play, entertaining them so I can get things done, and hopefully encouraging them to play well TOGETHER. Here are some of my favorites because my kids actually come back to them time after time and they play for more than 5 minutes! Many are age-specific (I have a wide range of kids!) so I’ll add that to the description if I feel it is helpful (ex- one game says 3+ but my 2YO loves it and plays a lot even if it’s not quite “following game rules”).

I’m still getting into the swing of UGC content creation, but I’m really enjoying the paid and gifted opportunities I’ve had thus far. Each week I feel I’m getting a little bit better, learning new things, and realizing the essentials (and non-essentials) to help me grow. Here are some things that have really helped my content creation. I will say—I made a rule that I wouldn’t buy an item until I’d earned it, so start small, do your thing at the beginning, and start buying stuff once you see the money coming in!

I’m a teacher-turned-SAHM to two toddlers plus homeschooling my two elementary-aged kids. This list includes so many of our everyday essentials and the things we really NEED for learning at home. I’ll continue to add to the list each time we use something and you’re welcome to check out my insta: creativechaosmama_x4 to see how we use many of these things regularly!

Hockey mom of four kids here! One plays travel ice hockey and house roller, one plays local ice league, one is in learn to play, and the last is just a rink rat. Here’s all the things greater Nashville area hockey that you need to know if you’re local (or coming to town for a Music City Tournament!)

Everything you need for youth soccer, from fitting your player to surviving the parental sideline, to even stepping in and volunteering to coach if that’s your jam.

I’m a stay at home mom of 4 kids. I’m not here to recommend products that are expensive or niche. I’m here to share how I get the most bang for my buck without sacrificing quality. I’ve been searching for the most affordable yet amazing products since my 20s and now, in my mid (errr.. late?) 30s I feel like I’ve finally figured out the simple things that REALLY work for me!