Brooke Burch

We have been living at the pool this summer. There have been some great products to help us be successful in taking 3 kids under 4 to the pool. We are staying cool, hydrated, and organized while keeping the fun going!

Starting your first year of teaching is exciting, but having the right supplies can make all the difference! This list is filled with classroom essentials, organization tools, and time-saving favorites. My top items to help you get prepared, create a welcoming learning environment, and make your school year run more smoothly. Whether you're setting up your very first classroom or looking for teacher favorites, these must-haves will help you start the year with confidence.

What kid doesn’t love playing in dirt? Give your kids a fun outdoor space to play, create and explore the natural world around! Fill your mud kitchen with extra accessories for added fun. Think pots, pans, muffin trays, jars and kitchen utensils. Don’t forget to check out local thrift stores for fun treasures to add to your kitchen!

As I get ready for my third baby to come, I am thinking through those most important items I used from my first two babies. These have been true game changers to use with my babies and a few of them you might not think to have on your regristry!

Looking for things to do with your kids around Peoria, Il? Here are my favorite local spots to take kids. Lots of fun and exciting things to do around Central Illinois! Interactive museums, outdoor parks, and lots of family fun!

This list features games designed just for little ones. Best for toddlers aged 2-4! Simple, colorful, and full of fun! These picks encourage counting, matching, turn-taking, and teamwork. Perfect for family game nights or quiet afternoons.

This list gathers toys perfect for the earliest months. These picks include rattles, teethers, crinkly cloths, soft books, tummy-time toys, and more Everything to support early development while keeping playtime safe, sturdy and fun. Perfect for gifting new parents or adding to your own baby’s play corner.

This list gathers toys perfect for the earliest months. These picks include rattles, teethers, crinkly cloths, soft books, tummy-time toys, and more Everything to support early development while keeping playtime safe, sturdy and fun. Perfect for gifting new parents or adding to your own baby’s play corner.

As a former teacher, I love finding great books to share with my two little ones. I always look for engaging books with colors, rhyming, or tactile elements! These books are perfect for endless re-reads and will keep your little one coming back for more!

This list rounds up my favorite toys for curious toddlers (around 1–3 years old) that are both fun and developmentally smart. These picks encourage movement, problem-solving, and imagination. Everything to keep little hands busy and little minds growing.

With two little ones, I need quick low fuss makeup. These are my top toddler mom approved makeup picks!