This post shares how I create intentional/practical/fun Easter baskets for my boys, including how I plan, what is included and what types of “baskets” we use! Scroll down for unique ideas for both babies and toddlers! I want to first start off by saying that no matter how you choose to celebrate Easter (or any holiday) you are a good parent! Whether you choose to have an elaborate Easter basket, or don’t celebrate at all, there is no right or wrong way to do it. With that being said- the two holidays that we celebrate the most in our home are Christmas and Easter. The rest we do maybe something…

These gift ideas for toddlers were thoughtfully curated as a former teacher with a background in child development… and as a mom to a 2.5 year old during a pandemic 😉 All items on this list are either ones that my toddler has and loves or ones that I have on his Christmas list this year. What I look for in toys are ones that are some combination of: open ended, long lasting, highly rated, educational, developmentally appropriate and fun! I also included lots of smaller gift ideas for thoughtful stocking stuffers- make sure to scroll to the bottom for those! I hope you find some gift ideas that the…

One of my favorite traditions growing up was our Christmas book Advent calendar. Each day of December we would receive one new holiday book to open and read together. We usually received a few new books each year, but for the most part, the same books were used year after year. Because they were put away after each Christmas, each year they always seemed “new” and exciting again! If you are just starting this tradition, it can seem like an overwhelming and expensive task! My hopes is that this blog post makes it easier for you by answering all of your questions: what books to include, where to find them,…