This post contains affiliate links. It has been a struggle to get new books for my kids these days, so I was excited to try the I Can Read Book Club. New subscribers can get 2 picture books for $1 shipped! My kids own a lot of I Can Read books, and they have been read over and over again. They star popular characters like Fancy Nancy, Pete The Cat, Amelia Bedelia, Paddington, Berenstain Bears, and Biscuit. There are 4 different reading levels with I Can Read books to ease your little one into enjoying books, learning to read, and reading independently. My First: Shared Reading Level 1: Beginning Reading Level 2: Reading with … [Read more...]
15+ Best Nativity Picture Books for Kids
Nativity picture books play a big part in our December traditions. Every night leading up to Christmas, I read my kids a different Christmas themed bedtime story. Some are silly and goofy, but we always make sure to sprinkle our best nativity picture books as well. I am excited to share with you some nativity picture books that are my personal favorites, but also some of my sister's favorites. My sister, Amy, is an avid lover of children's books. Plus, she works as a story time coordinator at her public library. Talk about getting recommendations from an expert! There are no mentions of Santa in any of these recommend nativity picture … [Read more...]
How to Make a Personalized ABC Photo Book
The best gift I have given Isaac is his ABC book. It is filled with pictures from his first year, and he loves reading it. It is not hard to make a personalized ABC photo book! Here is everything you need to know to get started. This post contains affiliate links. How to Make a Personalized ABC Photo Book I used Chatbooks to create Isaac's personalized ABC photo book. Chatbooks is a photo company that specializes in turning your Instagram photos, Facebook photos, and/or camera roll favorites into classy and affordable photo books. I have been using Chatbooks for years. You can read more about how I use Chatbooks for my regular … [Read more...]
Stitch Fix Kids: A Frugal Mom’s Honest Review
Stitch Fix, the personalized at-home shopping experience, has launch a new division just for children. Stitch Fix Kids invited my children, Grace and Noah, to try it out. I'm excited to give you my full and honest review from the perspective of a frugal mom. This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix. However, I was offered credit towards our purchases and the post contains affiliate links. If you schedule through my link I'll earn a small commission at no cost to you. All opinions are my own. What is Stitch Fix Kids? Stitch Fix Kids works just like their women's and men's division. After filling out a Stitch Fix Kids profile, a real life … [Read more...]
Outside The Box Chore List Ideas {free printable}
I used to feel guilty because my kids don't have a lot of daily chores. Then I started making chore lists for the kids on Saturdays like my mom used to do. Saturday chore lists are magical. Grace and Noah have fully embraced them, and I have learned (once again) that I need to find systems that work for me rather than copying what others do. Of course there are things that need to be done more often than once a week. Making Saturday chore lists for my kids does not mean that they aren't helpful throughout the week, but the Saturdays we make an extra effort to get some things done. The key to success with my Saturday chore lists … [Read more...]
5 Ways Having a Baby is Easier the 3rd Time Around (and one big way it is harder)
It is completely natural for new moms to be nervous, yet hopeful when having their first baby. (I certainly was!) The thought of having more than one child may seem insanely difficult to a first time mom, but for myself, having a baby was easier the 3rd time around. This post contains affiliate links. 5 Ways Having a Baby is Easier the 3rd Time Around (and one big way it is harder) 1) I had experience giving birth. - My first baby had a fast and natural birth. My second baby was a breech birth via c-section. No matter which way things went with baby number three, I had already walked through both options. No two births are ever … [Read more...]
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