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- Best Easter Basket Stuffers for Babies
Easter is such a fun time for littles, even babies! Just because your baby can’t eat candy yet doesn’t mean they have to miss out on their first Easter Basket. Here are Easter Basket stuffers for babies from books to stuffed animals to toys that they’ll love to get this Easter Sunday. - Best Travel Toys for Toddlers and Young KidsLooking for fun yet mess free ways to keep your twins occupied while on the go or at home? Here are some great ideas for road trips or just needing to step away to make dinner and not have to worry about a mess!
- Anniversary and Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for EveryoneValentine’s Day & Anniversary gift ideas can be hard to think of. Here are some ideas for the special person in your life from date night ideas to individual gifts.
- 10 Tips for a Happy and Healthy RelationshipAre you wondering how to have a healthy relationship that’ll last for years to come? Here are our top 10 tips for a healthy relationship, whether you’re married or not, based on our 10 years of marriage full of career changes, three kids including twins, and all the other craziness of the world.
- 15+ Fun Indoor Activities for KidsAre you looking for fun indoor activities for kids for when you’re stuck indoors due to cold, wind, rain, or other weather? Here are my top 15+ fun kids activities for just such an occasion. I’ve also added a bonus activity for you to have on hand!
- 6 Gifts for Twin Babies for Playing and Learning TogetherAre you looking to buy gifts for twin babies? Here are some of our twins’ favorite toys when they were babies!
- Top 10 Twin Newborn Clothing Essentials and ChecklistWondering what your twin babies will need for clothing? Here are my top 10 twin baby clothing essentials and checklist! Twin baby clothes can be confusing, knowing how much you need for each kid and which sizes. Here are my top 10 twin baby clothing essentials and checklist that will help you prepare for your little bundles of joy!
- The Best Gifts for Moms of TwinsLooking for the best gift for moms of twins? Here are some great ideas that she’s sure to love! Picked out by a fellow mom of twins!!
- Twin Baby Registry Quick ReferenceWondering what to buy for twins? Here is what we had on our registry and only the things we actually used. You already have to buy two of many things, you don’t need to waste your money on stuff you won’t use!
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.