3 simple budgeting categories that will help you easily manage your household finances, follow your budget, and save money. The cashier shot me an inpatient look as I shuffled through my envelopes. Fumbling, I dropped the cash in my bag and reached for my debit card. A checkout deficit can embarrass even the most frugal…
The best Halloween books for toddlers and preschoolers. A list curated by a librarian and mom. “I love pumpkins!” my toddler shouted as he turned the last page. I’d read it to him exactly three times and he had it memorized. Holiday books are a gripe of mine. They seem to be quickly thrown together…
A curated list of the best gifts for 2-year-old boys. Gifts under $25, under $50, under $100, and gifts to splurge on. “What do you want your birthday to be?” I asked my almost 2-year-old son. He looked at his brother who prompted him, “Dinosaurs.” “Dinosaurs!” He yelled. “No, you don’t want dinosaurs, do you?”…
A curated list of farm books for toddlers that’s perfect for farm-loving toddlers or introducing animals and animal sounds. “The cow says?” I waited. “Moooo,” my son enthusiastically replied. Then he pointed at the sheep, “Sheep. Baaa.” I laughed as I turned the page. Cows, sheep, and all their sounds make the perfect read for…
A list of the absolutely best dinosaur books for toddlers. Recommendations for building your child’s dinosaur library from a librarian and mom. My toddler handed me a book and bounced on his heels to show me that he wanted up. I dragged him onto my lap, relishing this perfect moment that he wanted to spend…
The best bags for moms with toddlers. A list of the best style options, the pros and cons of each, with links to specific recommended bags to help you choose the best bag to fit your needs. I carefully pried the fruit snacks from my 2-year-old’s little fingers, emphasizing, “Yes, you can have them. I…
21 of the best books for a 1-year-old. Books your toddler is sure to love. A list curated by a librarian and mom. “Bear,” my son said as he handed me the book. “You want to read this one?” I verified. He nodded emphatically before climbing into my lap. Between 1-2 years is my favorite…
The best dinosaur books for 3-year-olds. A list of dinosaur picture books that are perfect for your 3-year-old. Recommendations from a librarian and mom. My 3-year-old grabbed his favorite dino books and pulled himself into my lap. Some moms enjoy doing activities with their kids, playing with them, or taking them to crowded theme parks….
Interested in hiring a nanny but don’t know if it makes sense financially? Learn how much it costs to hire a nanny. The benefits of hiring a nanny, nanny rates, and ways you can save money. I carried my 18-month-old son up the steps to his new daycare, reassuring him that I would be back…
78 of the best books for 2-year-olds. A comprehensive list of the best recommendations for 2-year-olds from a mom and librarian. “Who!” my 2-year-old yelled as he dropped the same book in my lap for the 5th time. “We’ve already read this one,” I argued. “Can you pick a different one?” I pointed at the…
