March 2022

Babies+Kids

Pretty Pink Play Grocery Store Makeover!

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We did the cutest, pretty pink play grocery store makeover. While the Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart was cute on its own, I wanted the play grocery store to match our wooden playhouse in our playroom. I made templates on Canva so my toddler can switch out the supermarket for a candy shop. The toy supermarkets you find online are great, but it is always fun to customize to your home’s color palate or your kid’s favorite colors. You can do any color you want for your play grocery store makeover. I have a few tips I learned along the…

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Travel Tips for New York City-Know Before You Go!

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New York City is a popular tourist destination for a reason – it’s full of culture, excitement, and endless things to do. However, if you’re not from New York or if it’s your first time visiting, there are definitely some things you need to know before heading into the Big Apple. In this blog post, we will provide practical travel tips for New York City that will help make your visit as enjoyable as possible! Do Not Rent a Car in NYC First things first, please don’t rent a car. New York City is congested, the traffic is overwhelming and…

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St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin!

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My toddler loves sensory bins, and we make one for just about any holiday or playtime. It keeps her busy and engaged so I can get a couple of things done. This holiday, one of our favorites, we are making a green St. Patrick’s Day sensory bin! Items you will need for your St. Patrick’s Sensory Bin. Bin for your sensory activities. I have found that a shallow bin is much easier for your toddler to navigate and work efficiently. I bought a pre-made sensory bin, and I now recycle that bin for each new sensory activity I do for…

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New York City Travel Guide-All You Need to Know

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They say to write about what you love. Here I am. New York City. Nothing lights my fire more. I travel to New York City once a month, sometimes more. I have traveled to New York City more than I have been to Dallas, 32 miles away. I know, crazy. I feel I have a different perspective because I go often so I am a tourist, but I am not a local. I give a little bit different perspective because I can do tourist things in NYC that a local wouldn’t or stay in hotels, but I try to find…