Breastfeeding / pumping journey is really rewarding but it also has its challenges, and to make it a little easier I created this list with all my must haves for breastfeeding and pumping. I did both with my first born because I wanted to have my supply in case of any emergency and let me tell you that it was totally worth it (but that's a story for other day). I hope you find this list helpful, all the products here are quality ones and carefully chosen and or try by me.

This board is full of captivating innovations that will ignite little minds! From soft crinkle toys to tech-savvy baby gadgets, this is where curiosity meets creativity.

If you're looking for some fun and creative ways to make keepsakes that will help you remember these precious moments with your baby, look no further!

👶✨ Sharing my tried-and-true baby registry favorites that made those early days a breeze! From the game-changing diaper bag with pockets for days, to the snuggliest swaddle blankets that kept my little one cozy, these essentials were absolute lifesavers. Check out my top picks to make your parenting journey a whole lot smoother! 🍼💕 #BabyRegistryMustHaves #ParentingEssentials

My best attempt at navigating motherhood, using tips from the mamas in my life and reading plenty of reviews. I try to limit recommendations to things you absolutely would benefit from (in my opinion) and I tried to also include helpful videos for the expecting mamas out there. Let’s get through this new chapter together and as smoothly as possible!

The products I actually used with my kids when they were babies

These are the everyday products I use for my toddler and baby from bath-time to brushing.

My son seeks sensory & I wish I had a list of “must haves” so I hope this list helps you & your little one❤️

As mothers, we do so much to care for our children’s daily needs—but the deeper work, the soul work, is often found in the little moments: a warm meal, a story read slowly, a prayer whispered at bedtime. Teaching our kids to nurture their whole selves doesn’t require perfection—just presence. In our home, we try to raise children who feel connected to their bodies, curious in their minds, and anchored in their souls. It’s not always tidy, but it’s always intentional. Here’s how we begin.

I make my own Preschool books. Great way to put learning activities together. I love finding toys that encourage learning.

These are the small, affordable things that actually make a difference in your day. Nothing complicated, nothing expensive - just easy wins that save time, reduce stress, and make mom life feel a little more manageable right away.

All my favs for Pregnancy and Prenatal Support! From supplements to maternity wear, these are the things that I found were easy to access and affordable! 

Discover the best playgrounds from my experience as a mom of two! From the pirate ship fun in Ipswich to the expansive natural setting of Danvers' Endicott Park, and the modern amenities at Amesbury Town Park Playground, these top-rated spots offer endless adventures for families.

Candy free stocking ideas!

If you have a toddler baby proof your home!!!! It’s always better to stay safe than sorry here’s what I recommend!

Having a baby can be TOUGH!! Here are some products that I loved for my little one!💙

This is not an exhaustive list, but simply our favorites and many lesser-known resources. Also, try the “dyslexia” font on Kindles for struggling readers.

Gifts for everyone in your family- traditional, time tested favorites sans exciting new ideas!

If I were to do this again, these are the things I would rebuy.

Gifts my 1 year old got and actually plays with/uses!

Whether it’s their first day of preschool or heading into high school, these hand-picked items are practical, trendy, and parent-approved. I’ve organized everything by age so you can find exactly what your kids (or teens!) need to kick off the school year in style and confidence

The best back to school items to make your life easier. This is targeted mainly towards girls entering high school but word work for middle school - college

We all love a good toy that entertains our children without screens. The Toniebox and Yoto tell stories, songs, and more. Perfect for a wide age

A variety of options for a variety of ages! A little guide for your easter baskets this year while keeping prices reasonable!🐣

Reducing all the harmful chemicals in a way that’s not overwhelming or lacking in performance

Kids toy ideas for the holiday season coming up for kids ages 3 to 7 boys and girls. These are tried and true toys that my kids have loved and gets a lot of use throughout the years!

Ready to introduce your kids to the joys of camping? This essential gear list covers everything you need for a fun, safe, and comfortable outdoor adventure with your little ones, from cozy sleeping arrangements to engaging activities.

sample registry if you will - my favorite && most useful baby items I've personally used for both my kids! I used Baby List for my registry as I loved the option to link everything from different websites.

These are my best picks for an outdoor-themed baby boy nursery! This list showcases decor with classic neutral tones and patterns 🤎 I hope you find what you're looking for!

These are open-ended and screen-free—most of these double as both learning tools and playtime favorites. They get so much use day after day.

Stuffing my kids and grand kids stockings is one of my favorite things. Here are some of the items that they loved the most.

As a mom of 2 to both (c-section warrior), these are all the things we used and needed. As a new mom it's hard to decipher what is nice to have and what is actually needed. I'm someone who doesn't like to have extra things laying around so I try to only buy things that are usable for long periods of time and efficient.

From organizing chaos to sparking smiles, these products are my classroom sidekicks. Perfect for making teaching (and learning) a whole lot easier.

Items I am ordering to put in the nursery for a baby girl! I am going for a timeless but dainty and girly vibe! Light and airy and bright

The ultimate baby list. Everything I love that has helped me survive my early motherhood journey. 🤭

Encourage your child’s love for reading with these engaging and interactive apps and websites! Each platform is designed to make learning to read a fun adventure, filled with colorful graphics, games, and stories that keep young readers engaged.

Being a Stay at Home Mom isn't always easy! Here are some ways I keep my energy up to chase my toddler all day!

The 1980s saw an explosion of amazing toys. Some of these can still be found new today and are perfect for getting kids off the iPad or the TV screen. Here are the ones I recommend based on my experience as a kid during that time.

On going list of my fave things I've gotten my now two year niece because she's spoiled as can be! Perfect gifts for toddlers that aren't extremely obnoxious.

My toddlers are obsessed with Frozen and here are some of their favorites!

When the weather outside is frightful these are the things my kids play with to stay active and off of screens. Additional ideas are included with blog posts.

I married into a big family so we have a 8 year old nephew, 6 year old nephew, 4 year old niece, a will be 11 month old niece, and a will be 6 month old nephew. Plus I have a 3.5 and a year and 2 month old. Kids shopping is fun!!

My sons favorite toys that recommend for this holiday season 2025 and some extras

The best summer toys for kids from a mom who stays home 24/7 and stays OUTSIDE!

Do you have a baby shower coming up and want to wow the parents to be with the perfect thoughtful gift? As a mom of 2 here are my favorite gifts i received and some things I also would've been excited to have been given!

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I think every parent can tell when their kids LOVE a gift or toy they were given. These are my kids top favorites that they love and play with on repeat! This list includes affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them - at no extra cost to you.

These were my son’s top used toys from 6-9 months! He loves music, gears & water. If that sounds like your baby, you’re in the right place!

Cruising with a toddler on Disney? This essential packing list highlights the top items to bring for a fun, stress-free vacation—from travel gear and comfort items to toddler-friendly cruise essentials. Be ready for adventure, relaxation, and plenty of magical moments!

Here are a list of toys I am thinking of getting my (will be) 19 month old twins for Christmas! We are in the need for more interactive, learning style toys. These are good ideas for any kiddos 1-2!

These are real-life essentials that make mom life easier — especially for new and working moms. Practical, comforting, and things I actually reach for every day 🤍

Some ideas I’m using for my 17 month olds Easter basket!

I call this the baby and beyond list…many of these items I still use today and were just hitting 18 months 🤍

these are things you might not put on your registry but we have found ourselves buying throughout the year to make life easier!

All the essentials that make life with baby a little easier 💕 From soothing sleep solutions to everyday gear, these must-haves are parent-approved favorites you’ll reach for again and again.

I've has three babies within three years and let me tell you I know a thing or two about rips, tears, heartburn, hair loss, breastfeeding you name it I've probably gone through it lol.

new first time mom to a sweet baby girl and these are items that I would buy over and over again

These are all the items i think will be useful to me and my family when adding our second baby to the team!

I’m super cautious about what goes on my baby’s delicate skin—especially since I have eczema and know how sensitive skin can be. These are the products that have worked absolute miracles for our family!

These are just a few of the places that I have taken my children and would absolutely recommend!! There are so many options here, using this list will save you time and maybe even money!

Items that will make cloth diapers so much easier to deal with! Work smarter not harder

Baby shopping is overwhelming and it’s so easy to think you need the best of everything. These are items I think are actually worth the investment.

Going to the beach with kids ain’t easy, but with some nifty gadgets (and an adult beverage or two), it can be pretty enjoyable! 🏖️🍹✨

My top picks this year. Curated a thoughtful, practical, and fun gift idea list. Last minute shoppers welcome here! Don’t know what to buy that special person in your life? I got you! Also, for kids I have listed tried and true toys that encourage creativity and that become a year-round favorite!

My favorite baby items that have been a game changer for this first time mom.

Moms are hard to by for, I know! Perhaps this list will inspire some well received and appreciated gifts for the mom(s) in your life! I’ve made a list of some things that I wish I had gotten as a gift but ended up buying myself. Or wishing I could get for myself but waiting for a special occasion to ask for them. I know I’m not easy to buy for. I have everything I want and need and can never think of anything else, especially when put in the spot. Don’t let this be you or your significant other!

These are my ride or die favorites that we use all the time in my baby's nursery.

NICU Nurse, Mom, & avid type A prepared gal! I was a little too prepared for the hospital and ended up with way more than I needed embarrassed to have so many bags! I compiled a list of the few things that actually are worth while and you will use!

These are things my daughter and I use on the daily to make both our lives easier!

Scroll down to my Christmas 🎄 wish list! Some must have’s for babies. Easy to take on the go! My baby loves books so most rec’s will be books.

These are some of my favorite second birthday theme ideas for boys and girls! These look super fun and unique, definitely keeping some of these in mind for my son!

If you’re exhausted and running on caffeine, you’re not alone. These sleep-saving baby products are the items I personally used and would buy again to help my baby sleep longer stretches and to help me get more rest too. These are real-life, mom-tested favorites that made nights calmer, naps easier, and sleep feel a little more possible.

Here are my most used items that I always have stocked in my diaper bag

My kids love doing art projects, here are some sets and supplies we've been using lately :) Any of these should keep your kids entertained for hours, which is especially important as summer is approaching! Let me know you've tried any of these, would love to hear your experiences!

Everything in this list is something you could find in my house, specifically the Nursery! As a new mom to a 3 month old, it took me a while to figure out what worked for us! Hopefully I can help make it easier to other new moms as well!

These are my recommendations for surviving the postpartum season. I’ve had two and love these items, even if I didn’t have to use them for long they all were life savers

Breastfeeding is beautiful… and hard. 😅 But it is SO worth every minute! Here are the products and natural supports that truly made it easier for me.

Fun & Creative little gifts that are perfect for filling stockings and delighting girls ages 6 +

My granddaughter (2 years old) always reminds me and everyone she can that she is a princess. Here we are together shopping online to set her up to live like a princess. This is her fairytale life of a princess.

Here are several of the toys and calming tools that help soothe, comfort, and support my autistic little guy.

I’m not a fan of overconsumption, but I am a fan of magical holidays 🫶 I make these things called “December boxes” which are things for my kids to use all season long! Clothing, toys & stocking stuffers!!!

My favorite Legos for the girlies! I love all Legos, but these are the perfect touch for a girls room to add the cutest touch

Shopping for holiday gifts for children as a child-free adult is simultaneously the most fun and most overwhelming thing. Everything is adorable, nothing comes with instructions on what kids actually use, and somehow you still end up panic-buying something random at the last minute. When you have 6 toddlers and babies to shop for, it gets tough. I put this list together as I was shopping for my nieces and nephews for the people in your life with littles — whether you're the cool aunt like me, a thoughtful friend, or a parent building a wishlist to send to family who keeps asking what to get. Everything here is organized by price so you can find something that fits your budget without scrolling past a bunch of stuff that doesn't. A few things I prioritized: quality over quantity, thoughtful books with beautiful illustrations, gifts that won't immediately end up in a donation pile, and pieces that look as good as they function. Most of these finds are gender neutral and would make gifts for both boys and girls. Some are practical, some are purely for fun, and a few are the kind of special items that can become heirlooms and be kept forever. From throw pillows to play sets, dollhouses to push bikes, interactive games and sensory toys, and everything in between. I'm still shopping for my the littles my list and will be adding new finds here! Happy browsing! ✨

These aren’t viral, but they should be. Quietly genius products that have made my life smoother.

These are items that I couldn’t live without as a new mom. They are items that I used every single day and night. There are so many things that you think you need to get for your newborn but after going through the the first year I have realized that not everything you think you need is actually something you use much or at all.

You will find some repeated brands here! The #toys my kids never get sick of that encourage #imaginativeplay, #finemotor, and #turntaking 🩷

All of the items I find helpful on my post partum cart that I keep near the bed! I hope this will help new mama's too!

Gifts for a 6 month old girl focusing on motor skills development.

things that i fond essential to bring to the hospital when having a baby.

So this list keeps growing with all the cool finds i have either purchased for my nieces, or that i would love to purchase for them. some of these things heck i would love for myself if we are being honest.

This list is for the little gal in your life that likes a lil glitz and glam. This gift guide is designed mostly for 3-6 year old girls, but for anyone who likes a little pink and princesses.

My top recommendation for all things baby products everyday essentials formula and more!

As a mom of two little boys (and a little girl on the way), these are must haves in my home at all times!

What helped me as a first time mom in the hospital!

From those first newborn days to the busy toddler stage, having the right essentials can make life so much easier. This list includes tried-and-true favorites for feeding, sleep, play, and everyday care—items that bring comfort to your little one and convenience to you. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, these recommendations are practical, parent-approved, and made to simplify your daily routine.

These are my 3 year olds favorite toys to play with. She cycles through them and takes them wherever we go. Her motor skills are practiced and developed through playtime.

I’ve personally tested a bunch of these cameras and accessories — so I know what works, what fits, and what’s worth skipping. This list includes the best cameras I’ve tried, plus paper refills, storage cases, photo albums, and clever extras that actually fit and function. I’ll keep updating it as I test even more!

I’m blessed to have three babies, a toddler girl and a set of twins one boy and one girl. These are items I feel any parent needs in their arsenal.

I hate carrying around bulky items so these are my finds that help me achieve that effortless-mom vibes. I'm also..lazy and hate cleaning. Products I use and LOVE that minimizes meal and snack craziness. Proven products as a 2nd time mom.

Our busy body boy acccctually uses these and loves them. Gift ideas for your little one or other little ones in your life between that 1-2 age!