Rachael Burgess

Despite hours of research online, the amount of 2 am shopping sprees that I needed to survive post partum were -shocking- to say the least. Now that I am two years out, and no longer vitamin deficient, here is a quick list of what I actually should’ve spent my money on before my baby arrived. Please buy these things for yourself and pregnant pals to decrease some of the chaos.

Toddler books that actually build vocabulary! These are the board books that get pulled off the shelf on repeat in our house, not just ones that look good in a stack. In a world full of AI generated garbage, we value high quality human written books! The books in this list are easy and fun to read, but also encourage our little chaos gremlins to get yapping!

I can’t be the only one nostalgic for the simplicity of the 1990s. This list contains my favorite finds for offline parenting, and a more fun, playful childhood for our kids.

Toddler and parent approved outdoor toys for this spring. Low stimulation, play focused toys and supplies to help you enjoy this spring season with your little feral creature, I mean Toddler!