-
Victrola Turnable Review: The Best Record Players for Beginners
Despite the rise of digital music, vinyl records remain a popular medium for music lovers. Not only does vinyl produce some of the crispest, highest-quality sounds you’ll ever hear, but it also brings back feelings of nostalgia that can be hard to find these days. The sound from a vinyl record is unmatched by any […]
-
The Montessori Method: An Introduction to Sensory Activities and Practical Life
“The education of even a very small child does not aim for preparing him/her for school, but for life.” – Maria Montessori Although our toddler playroom is all set up for pretend play, our daily activities pretty much revolve around “real play” with practical purposes. The way I perform my everyday activities (doing laundry, cooking, […]
-
Rose Gold Toddler Playroom Makeover
Are you ready for all things feminine and pink? I hope so! A few months ago, I created a neutral beige minimalist playroom for NyNy – a 3-year-old girl toddler (click here to read about this transformation) and around Valentine’s Day (2023) I decided to change up the color theme a bit. Color is key […]
-
Montessori at Home: How To Encourage Creative Play for Toddlers
3-years-old is a turning point for many children. It’s the time when they shift from total dependence to gaining freedom to move around, reach and grasp objects, and adapt to new capabilities. Young toddlers strive to achieve their independence and a carefully prepared environment can assist them and set them up for success. Encouraging order, […]
-
Toddler Wooden Toys Holiday Gift List
Christmas Day is almost here. If you are looking for unique toy gift ideas for your kids, I’m here to help. I’m a big advocate for wooden toys for kids. It’s better for the environment, can provide open-ended play, and can also be passed down to generations if kept in good shape. The best wooden toys […]
-
7 Tips on Designing the Neutral Minimalist Kids Playroom
The toys are taking over your house? Kids toys can become an eyesore in your living space. For many parents, piles of colorful plastic toys and stuffed animals that overrun the house have become a nightmare. At the end of a long day when all you want to do is shut the door on the […]
-
How to Host a Memorable Wine and Cheese Party at Home
Hosting a wine and cheese pairing party is a great way to kick off the summer season. At-home wine tastings are great because they give people a chance to understand wine and cheese in an intimate and safe environment. This idea provides you with an excuse to explore wine and cheese varieties with close friends. […]
-
REVIEW: ZERO BREEZE MARK II PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
We have been traveling in our van full time for almost 3 years now and able to stay cool and comfy during the hottest months thanks to our well-insulated van and Maxxair Fan; plus, we always travel to places with cool weather (lakes, mountains,..) during summer months to avoid the heat. So we never found […]
-
CREATE A CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE WITH LENOX HOLIDAY COLLECTION
Are you hosting a Christmas party this year?! Or in charge of the tablescapes at your next party? Decorating for the holiday is one of the most joyous things I can do for my family. It creates an ambience for the season and my holiday tablescape is no exception. I’m obsessed with tablescapes. Designing a tablescape […]
-
Lemon Theme Summer Party!
Nothing says summer like a lemon or lemonade birthday party! Lemon is certainly a quintessential summer fruit! Everyone loves sipping on old-fashioned lemonade, enjoying a lemon-flavored dessert, or brightening a spot in their home with a simple bowl of lemons. If you are looking for a fun summer party theme, this blog is for you. […]
-
Vanlife Cooking: “Let food be thy medicine!”
Aside from the wilderness aspect and escaping normality, vanlife for our family is all about the food. God-made, wholesome, organic, clean, and healthy food. What would be the point of living the magical #VanLife if we are not fit, strong and healthy? Life on the road is always changing. We park up in new settings and we would […]