Brooke Burch

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!