As a mom of a 13 month old, I know it can be hard to find shoes that are right for your little one. I have picked out some of my favorites for babies with wide feet, fashionable pairs and pairs for colder weather. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

I am stuck working from home an entire summer with an almost 3rd grader and an almost 1st grader – and after scraping through the school year I'm determined that they won't fall behind even if I'm not the greatest teacher! This is all the educational and fun stuff I'm using to survive the summer!

I was worried traveling with baby would be overwhelming, but these items have allowed us to pack light and not slow down on our adventures!

As a mom of two, 1 girl and 1 boy, we have tested many toys through out the past 7 years. I am sharing some of my ultimate faves! These toys are tried and true to keep your toddler learning and growing.

The must - have realistic and practical items you need to be a pro during the first year of your child's life

Things I have loved and kept from Amazon for baby. (Some registry some things I got on my own.)

These are my favorite baby items that look expensive but are actually super affordable 💙 As a mom, I still want my son to look cute and put together without overspending 😭 If you’re building your baby’s wardrobe or just love aesthetic finds on a budget, this list is for you ✨ I’ll be adding more of my favorite baby must-haves, outfits, and everyday essentials!

Entering my 21st year teaching- here are some items I’ve loved!

She's a 10 but she needs all new coffee mugs every single season! I put all my favorite coffee cups here - seasonal designs as well as mugs that I designed myself!

For all my mommies after you give birth. If no one else put you on I will. These items are all MUST HAVE items.

Here's the stuff that got me through the first few months with my newborn girl.

These are my favorite items for my kids lunchboxes. I've included our favorite lunchboxes, bento boxes, ice packs, snack storage and more. Most items are very affordable, but some are splurge items. These are just the ones I love, and use, almost daily.

Must haves that saved me coming home with my newborn baby !

Years of being a nanny has made me a (self proclaimed) consumer expert in Montessori products. Here’s what I’d recommend you buy…

Traveling with a toddler isn’t exactly a walk in the park — but a few things really help. This list is full of our real-life must-haves: toys that calm the chaos, organizers that save space (and your sanity), snack boxes that actually work, and now even our go-to first aid kit and a few essentials we never travel without. We’ve tested it all — through layovers, meltdowns, and midnight wakeups. If it’s here, it helped us. (Some links are affiliate, which means we may earn a small commission — at no cost to you. Thanks for being here )

My top recommendations that help make life as a mom of 3 easy!

All of these things made the transition to motherhood so much easier!

I wish I knew about these sooner.

Navigating life with my not fully verbal daughter has been such a beautiful learning experience, and I am always discovering new things that help us along the way. I hope this will help other parents on this journey 🩷

It is definitely that time of year where the little ones are getting sick! Outside of the “typical” prescriptions and OTC medicine, here are a few things that I have found that works well. I know for toddlers its hard to either find remedies that actually help because they are so little and there isn't much out there. Every child is different and this is just what worked for us. Please confirm with your doctor before you use anything :)

the products I needed to survive the early two under two days

My absolute favorite baby products that I use for my son! Being a FTM can be overwhelming, especially when trying to decide which products to choose for your baby. I hope this list helps narrow down the products that are actually worth it :)

Find ideas for back to school!! Most of these products I use every school year! I love different kinds of water bottles, pencil cases and backpacks! My recommendations below!!✨

Finding the best alternatives for keeping healthy kids!

Tried and true travel essentials to make parents lives easier. Keep baby comfortable and happy!

As a kid, I always loved back-to-school shopping! It was so much fun to pick out new shoes and school-year gear like backpacks and lunchboxes! I have collected some great finds for this year! Some shirts would be great back-to-school teacher gifts too!

I have a 3 year old son and 1.5 year old daughter and these are the toys that they keep going back to over and over.

Hot Wheels Mama HQ 🏁. Best cars, race tracks & must have sets for kids who live life in the fast lane. All favorites linked for easy shopping. I got you! 🏎️

Essentials every mom needs from daily must-haves to little life savers I swear by

These are items I use (or are super similar to ones I have) from Amazon. Peek the yoga gear. I live in it! A lot of these items go on sale during

These are things that we loved at that age that could be given if you know an expecting momma! My sisters due date is Christmas Eve, so I've got a lot of these things for her, too!

These are toys in our house that we love and have actually kept my 3 year old’s attention for longer than a milk expiration date!

For all of the clueless FTM.. I relate to you!! My goal was to find high quality items that we will use at a reasonable cost. I also didn’t want to have too many unnecessary gadgets. This list is full of our most used items!

Create a fun, engaging learning environment with preschool and homeschool essentials designed to support early education, creativity, and everyday routines. This curated list features educational tools, classroom supplies, and hands-on learning activities that help young learners build confidence through play, structure, and exploration. Perfect for preschool classrooms, homeschool spaces, learning corners, and early childhood education setups. #HowTo #HomeschoolIdeas

Just a mama trying to make their babies childhood whimsical! These are my favorite outside items that create a creative, fun, silly, relaxing environment. Get outside and feel those rays!

Whether it's for a stroller walk, going to the playground, or a trip to the store, these are the things we bring or wear!

Recommendations for new moms. Things that helped me during the postpartum stage.

I want as much as possible in my Postpartum space to be within arms reach, this caddy is perfect for that. I will be utilizing this cart for diaper and baby care things, food and hydration for me, and as a pumping station!

Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding, or a bit of both… this list has things that can help make that journey easier!

February 2026 - Oh boy this month we discovered ALL things Lego!! Particularly the Lego F1 series! Sprinkled in a few books and easy board games! Its really such a fun age!

Being a second time mom, I’ve tested so many products over the years and did so much research on clean ingredients and products for our babies! Here are some of my favorites we use daily!

Perfect for postpartum and during pregnancy

I went down a postpartum rabbit hole to find great things for baby that were also sustainable-ish and low on plastic/chemicals. Here are my favorites that I actually use on the regular and would totally buy again! Updating as I find more stuff. Recs welcome!

This list includes trusted resources that help kids grow in their faith in simple, meaningful ways. Everything here is practical, engaging, and rooted in the Bible, items I trust as a Children’s Pastor and confidently recommend for both church spaces and home use.

"Essential Gear: Summer Must-Haves for Busy Moms" is a curated list featuring indispensable items to keep moms prepared and comfortable during the summer months. From sun protection to hydration solutions, these essentials aim to streamline daily routines and enhance outdoor experiences for moms on the go.

My son Crue has a rare terminal illness call Sanfilippo Syndrome like childhood Alzheimer’s. May this help in your special needs journey ❤️

If you're expecting a baby and plan to formula feed, or maybe you're being forced to formula feed while you work out breastfeeding - here are some products that have made my postpartum experience so much better!

baby products can get really expensive and as a new mom, it’s hard to know what to spend your money on. here are some of my favorite baby products that i think are actually worth spending your money on!

Best airport hack? The right gear! When you’re traveling with kids, the right stroller and bag can make or break your airport flow. These are my top picks for compact, carry-on–friendly strollers and bags for mom that make navigating terminals & layovers easier.

Everything for air travel with toddlers! Everything we used on our first flight with our 1.5 and 3 year old, also some items used by our older nieces who are 6 and 10. Good options for all kids!

It's that time of year, busy moms glued to the ice cold seats of the ice arenas! Let's get prepped for the season together 😉

For many, graduation day is right around the corner. From autograph bears to memory boxes to books for younger graduates, these out-of-the-box presents will make a grand entrance and leave a lasting impression with all! My favorites: The Art of Color keepsake box and the swarovski crystal grad bear!

Mastering the first big skill we teach children is hard but here are some resources to get through the big hurdles. Don’t be afraid to look for these books at your local library as well.

If you’re looking for low-stimulating show recommendations, then look no further. I currently have a 3 year old (and 8mo) that’s full of energy, big emotions, and is an absolute sponge soaking up everything he sees and hears. We try to limit screen time but as a stay at home mom, I have to get things done some how, some way with 2 Velcro kiddos. Here are some of my favorite low-stimulating shows on various streaming platforms for every tax bracket. 🫶🏼

Sharing some of my favorite items for my kids, as well as for the adults. I’ve listed my favorite swim safety items, sunscreen, sunglasses, Bluetooth speakers and more!

Being pregnant in a larger body brings some challenges that no one really talks about. Here are some of the things that got me through pregnancy and post-partum!

heading to the beach with a toddler (or two)? i’ve learned the hard way that a little prep goes a long way when you're chasing tiny littles across the sand. this list includes all the things that make our beach trips smoother—snacks that don’t melt instantly, shade that actually works, and the one genius hack for getting sand off sticky little feet. i use this for my 3 year-old twins, but it totally works whether you’ve got one toddler or a whole crew. it’s all about keeping them happy, comfy, and (somewhat) contained so you can maybe sit down for two minutes. maybe.

I feel like the 1 year old range is so hard to know what toys to get, because the difference between what a 13 month old and a 20 month old can engage with are completely different! So here are things my barely 1 year old actually engages with repeatedly!

As they get older, toys get more complicated. Let me show you what mine loves so you can find things that yours will, too! 🤍

When we created a playroom for our kids we wanted to make a space where they felt they could play and be creative while still having some sense of organization and flow with the rest of our house! Here’s some of our favorites from our current playroom!

A sweet little baby boy sitting next to his teddy bear in a cowboy hat. Country and western themed baby shower.

Tired of seeing baby products that are the most expensive ones out there, and wondering if you’re actually going to use them? Here are some of my baby finds that we actually enjoy using and our babies didn't hate and weren’t the most expensive out there. :) So happy you stumbled upon my favorites!

Great ways to make your outside your destination for your little ones!! These are tried and true suggestions that I use in my home as well at my day care.

Twin mom since Feb 2024. There's alot of products out there that are great for twins or singletons. Here's the things that have helped me survive, so far.

Parenting is hard. Make turning gremlins into grown ups easier.

I might be old school, but “less is more”. Here's the must haves that I have found we use ALL of the time! Yours truly from a minimalist, millennial mom.

If you are on the side of TikTok where it’s all Mom content like me… you’ve run into Ken Cradic. She has the best style as a mom and is always sharing items she buys for herself and her boys. These are some items she is influencing me to buy eventually LOL

Things my kids play with over and over. You know how irritating it can be when you feel like you have a million toys but they all just sit out all over your floor?! These ones are what my toddler and preschool stay playing with day after day!

All the top items that make the challenges of motherhood a little bit easier ✨

You hear it all the time, "read to your babies", "start early", "give your babies books"...then you find them chewing on the pages and covers! Here are a few baby safe books that will give you peace of mind.

Can't think of ideas for your 3-year-olds stocking this Christmas? Don't worry – I've got you covered. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

If you’re like me and have a traveling spouse or just doing the mum thing alone, here are some essentials I have found absolutely necessary to survive the days

From bottles and wipes to techy gear-These are my top used and most favorite baby items that I have used with my 3 children.

a list of things curated by a special needs mom that has helped us on our journey 🩷 everything from sensory/development toys and seating support, to adaptive clothing & med hacks! ✨ our girl has vision impairment, global development delay & is nonverbal and each of these has helped along the way 🩷

Complete list to get you through weaning , whether you’re starting with purées or BLW. My daughter had a great start to weaning and is a great eater now, not fussy at all and uses her cutlery well. These products are truly tried and tested and helped us have a positive weaning experience.

I have worked with a lot of different kids with special needs and put together a list of items that they enjoy.

Every little girl loves Barbies (well most of them do), so I created this list of the top trending Barbie toys out now!

Sebagai seorang ibu saya mau berbagi beberapa peralatan yang mungkin dibutuhkan untuk mom sebagai bahan tambahan untuk MPASi & tentunya sangat menunjang Tumbuh kembang buah hati tersayang. 😍

Great items to make homeschooling and learning in general more convenient and fun! We started a lot of these activities when my son was 2-3 years old and he is currently homeschooled and excelling. We love these products and honestly thrive with them! Im thrilled to share this list!

Who else has a hard time finding toys to keep their Toddlers entertained? Here is a list of recommended toys I created! Choose from this list of cute, fun and creative toys to gift your little ones!

As a mom of four—including 4-year-old twins, one of whom is nonverbal and on the autism spectrum—I’ve tried a lot of sensory toys over the years. My sensory-seeking kiddo loves movement, textures, sounds, and anything that keeps his hands and mind busy. After experimenting with so many options, these are the toys that truly stood out for him. What makes this list even more special is that my neurotypical children enjoy these toys just as much. They’re engaging, durable, and fun for all kids—not just those with sensory needs. Everything on this list has been tested in real life, in the chaos of a busy household, and has kept all four of my kids entertained, regulated, and happy. These toys encourage exploration, support sensory needs, and offer calming or stimulating input depending on the moment. Most importantly, they’re items my children actually reach for on their own—again and again.

Having the cleanest stuff for your baby’s is so important I’ve done my research and this is what works best for my baby!

I recommend these books because I’ve read them with my own kids and seen what actually holds a baby’s attention. They’re the ones that get grabbed, chewed on, and asked for again—simple, sturdy, and engaging enough to make early reading feel fun instead of forced.

All the must have items you’ll find in my hospital bag! I do not pack any postpartum supplies as my hospital supplies everything needed!

Essentials for everyday life with your little one, whether it’s your first or third. (This list contains affiliate links.)

If you're doing up a care package for your bestie who is about to pop or newly postpartum, here is my curated list to make her feel comforted in those early days and help get her feeling back to herself!

Things my 12 year old daughter has on all of her gift lists

Holidays are around the corner and here are a few gift items for the people in your life 🌟

Everything that made life with twins a little easier! From everyday essentials to parent-approved gear and accessories, these are the products we used, loved, and would buy again.

if you’re seeing this- it’s time to update what’s in your mom car. because let’s be honest, your diapers are probably two sizes ago and they don’t even wear zipper sleepers anymore. (me too)

Looking for a special gift for the little girl in your life? Whether she loves to explore her creativity, embrace adventure, or enjoy quiet moments of play, this guide is here to help you find the perfect present. Explore options that encourage learning, outdoor play, or simply add a touch of magic to her everyday moments. These handpicked gifts will inspire joy and wonder, making any occasion unforgettable for her!

Gear, accessories, and clothing recommendations for the exclusive pumping mama - from a first-time mama who planned to exclusively nurse. Mamas rarely choose the exclusively pumping life. More often than not, the exclusive pumping life chooses us - make it as easy and as stress-free as possible with cute and fun gear and accessories! I didn't think I'd make it 2 months, but here we are at almost 7 months and still going strong! Most of these things are also HSA/FSA elligible!

Stocking stuffer/gift ideas for boys (ages 1-2). If you’re looking for budget friendly, candy free gift ideas, this is the place! List does contain some affiliate links.

It’s called fashion, but for a toddler

Baby clothes are a popular item on a baby registry so this list includes practical basics to coordinated outfits for special occassions.

As a pediatric therapist and mom toys and play are my lifeline so I wanted to share some of my favorite things!

If you’re looking to foster your baby’s sense of creativity and development this list of toys is for you. These toys will encourage independent play and learning! Bonus - they will not drive you crazy with silly sounds all day.

Mom of almost 7 years to 3 boys, I like to think I know a thing or two about what are absolute necessities at this point haha!

These are products that I, a foster and adoption mom of 5 years, recommend. These are products that I’ve used for years and still love.

Everything you need to make your postpartum and breastfeeding journey easier. As a Mom of 2, I know the feeling of being overwhelmed with all the things you need for giving birth and afterward. I hope this list of postpartum and breastfeeding essentials helps make your motherhood journey easier!

My life savers during the newborn stage

Sharing my seamless postpartum recovery journey with these selection of products that kept me comfortable and at ease. From supportive recovery garments to soothing postpartum care essentials, it's a comprehensive range that promotes a comfortable and smooth postpartum experience. Hope these will help you out as well!