Kids

  • Kids

    The Best Non-Toxic Toys for Small Kids

    This post is in partner with Lovevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. With five (soon to be six!) kids, I’ve seen my fair share of kid’s toys and I’ve also learned that with toys, less is more! When kids have an abundance of toys, they tend to collect in areas and not get played with, but when there are just one or two in sight, the kids will actually play with them. When my kids play with toys, I want the intention behind them to help develop their sensory, motor and cognitive skills. Honestly, I’ve stopped buying a lot of…

  • Kids,  Recipes

    3 fast, easy, kid friendly breakfast ideas

    This post is in partner with Daily Harvest. If you click through a link on this post and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. Here are [3] easy, healthy and kid friendly breakfasts for any morning. 🍳 Getting five kids ready for school + making sure they eat well can be… crazy to say the least! 😝 For that reason, I stick to tried and true food ideas I know they will love to make that one less thing we fuss about. How helpful would a…

  • Health,  Home,  Kids

    Nontoxic Interior Paint Options + Moodboards For Our New Home

    When I decided to live a more non-toxic lifestyle, I started by majoring in the majors in minoring in the minors. I knew that this was going to be a long journey and if I wanted to do it then I was going to have to be happy with every change that I could make no matter how big or small. Shifting to a more non-toxic lifestyle is definitely not something that I would suggest for anyone to try and do all at once. Non-toxic living is something that I learn more and more about every single day and is a way that you can work to reduce the amount…

  • Kids,  Lifestyle

    Nap Time Tips From A Crunchy Mom of Five

    This post is in partner with Lovevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read their disclaimer page for more information. Five kids and many years of trying all the things has given me lots of insight on getting your toddlers to nap. Sometimes that nap struggle is so overwhelming and has left me feeling really confused as what to do. Why is it so hard to get a child to willingly take a nap? I can say that all of my babies were very different but there are a few common trends that I was able to see with each of them and when I focused on these…

  • Kids

    Why I Choose A Toy Subscription For My Babies

    This post is in partner with Loveevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. After having five kids, it’s safe to say that I know what my kids need/what best fit in our lifestyle verses what is a waste of money and won’t get used. One of the things I swear by and wish I had figured out before my fourth kid came along is the benefit that a toy subscription box can bring. These are personalized shipments of toys shipped directly to your doorstep verses you having to go into a store and walk around until you find the exact combo…