Rachel Greenfield

Welcome to the official guide for helping your tween/teen survive the summer without melting into the couch. When they've had enough Netflix, reorganized their room for the third time, or are just lying dramatically on the floor waiting for something to happen—this list is to spark ideas for keeping their brains from turning to complete mush. Packed with fun, random, and maybe even mildly productive ideas, these boredom busters are your answer to the “there’s like literally nothing to do” spiral.

Keep the "I'm bored!" whining minimized with fun summer toys and activities. This list is packed with water play, pool necessities, outdoor fun, plus indoor crafts and activities to keep kids entertained, engaged, and full of smiles all summer long. Whether it's a rainy afternoon or a bright and sunny day, you'll be ready- let the summer fun begin!

As a mom to five wild, imaginative, busy body kiddos, I have seen my share of GREAT toys and my share of absolute BUSTS (you know, the ones that break in five minutes or cause full-blown sibling wars). Here are the tried and true toys in our home that actually get played with every day. This list? It’s the holy grail of toys that are: ✅ Durable enough to survive a toddler tantrum ✅ Entertaining across multiple age groups ) ✅ Easy to clean up—or at least worth the mess ✅ Not a complete waste of money These toys are officially mom-tested, kid-approved, and, at times, sanity-saving because when kiddos are happy, mama is happy! Cheers to happy playtimes!

I know, I know the baby stuff is adorable!!! But it will soon take over your house and leave you feeling overwhelmed- save your sanity and your money- these are my TRIED and TRUE baby must haves after experiencing the newborn + baby stage 5 times in 13 years.

Let’s be real—shopping for tween and teen girls is like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded. One minute they love reading, the next they are offended when you suggest they go read and they start arguing with you about skincare. My lovely, somewhat opinionated tween/daughters helped me assemble this list and they check all the boxes ✨ Cool enough to impress their friends 💖 Still age-appropriate 📦 Easy to order, wrap, and deliver 📱 Not another screen Most importantly, these are all items my girls actually asked for and use. Whether you’re shopping for birthdays, holidays, or just a special surprise, these daughter and mom-approved picks are here to save the day.

Whether you're a meal prep pro or just getting started, having the right tools and staples makes all the difference. This list includes my favorite items that help keep meal prep simple, organized, and stress-free!

Your go-to guide for feeling your best—inside and out. From protein faves to meal prep must haves, these are my favorite nutrient dense foods and supplements that I can share with full confidence in their quality and taste.

These lists include carefully chosen sensory tools and products that provide sensory input through play and support emotional regulation, comfort, and focus for neurodivergent kids (and adults).

Keeping your home clean and organized with 5 kids feels about as useless as brushing your teeth while eating Oreos- I'm told it can be done- I've yet to master it. These are just a few products that make cleaning and organization just a tad bit easier for my scattered, ADHD mama brain!

Mature skin needs a solid skincare line up and makeup formulated for fine lines and wrinkles- these are my favorite beauty recommendations.

“ARE WE THERE YET?”- we ALL know that DREADED question that starts 5 minutes after we leave the house :) Keeping your kiddos entertained and engaged with these on the go activities and toys will definitely help with their boredom and they might forget to ask you if you are almost there :) (we can dream, right?) Whether you're flying or driving these compact, mess-free and, most importantly, QUIET options are perfect for keeping kids busy!

As a busy mama of 5, I am always looking for ways for our family to connect in meaningful ways- these are some of our favorite games.

While raising my children, we invested heavily into books on Emotional regulation and neurodiversity and I love every single book Julia Cook publishes! It helps spark meaningful, important conversations with your children about inclusion and understanding.

This list is for the true fiction lovers—the ones who live for rich characters, sweeping plots, and that wonderful feeling of being transported by a great story. These books are my personal favorites from different genres and styles, but they all have one thing in common: they pulled me in and didn’t let go. Whether you’re in the mood for something tender, thrilling, thought-provoking, or purely escapist, these are the stories that will take you away!

If you're someone who loves to dive into real-life stories told with authenticity, humor, and heart, this list is for you. These memoirs have stuck with me long after I turned the last page—whether for their beautiful writing, emotional depth, or the unforgettable and/or heartbreaking moments they have lived. From tales of resilience and self-discovery to reflections on identity, culture, and the human spirit, these are the books I recommend to anyone looking for a meaningful, personal reading experience.

Mind games, unreliable narrators, and endings that leave you reeling—these books serve all of that and more. You'll be on the edge of your seat until the last page!

Autism, OCD, Multiple Diagnoses, and Adoption are all parts of my parenting journey and these books have provided great tools and resources in my motherhood journey