Brittany Blake

This is a soft, no-pressure list for days when everything feels heavy. These aren’t “fix-your-life” items, just small comforts that help me feel a little more grounded, warm, or taken care of when energy is low. Choose what feels supportive. Leave the rest.

These are the toys and books my 4-year-old son actually reaches for, not the ones that collect dust after day one. If it’s on this list, it gets played with regularly, keeps his attention, and doesn’t require constant setup or supervision. Mom-tested. Kid-approved. Real life friendly.