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...]
5 Fun Picture Books Parents Won’t Dread Reading
Reading to my kids is one of my favorite things to do as a mom, but that doesn't mean that I love all books equally. Some picture books are great and others are just plain boring. Let me help you avoid the duds with these fun picture books. 5 Fun Pictures Books Parents Won't Dread Reading This post contains affiliate links. Red Truck by Kersten Hamilton This adorable book is about a school bus in need of rescuing. Can the red tow truck save the day? Well, yes it can. Kids books should always have a happy ending! Don't be fooled into thinking this book will only appeal to the boys in your family. Grace fell in love with this book when she was … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Picks for Summer
This post contains affiliate links. Inspired by this week's Sorta Awesome podcast episode with Megan and Kelly, I'm sharing my top 5 picks for summer. I'm covering my best beauty tip, a fun beach read, one of my kids' favorite summer activities, an amazing campfire treat, and how to stay organized and intentional all summer long. My Top 5 Picks for Summer! 1. My hair hates the beach, but coconut oil helps! For years I resigned myself to the fact that my hair would always look like a frizzy, hideous mess when I went to the beach. Then I discovered coconut oil and it was a complete game changer for me. Honestly, I use some on my hair year … [Read more...]
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