Janssen Bradshaw

Janssen lives in Austin, TX with her husband and their two little girls. A former librarian, she is an obsessive reader, especially of picture books, young adult novels, and adult non-fiction. She also loves food in any form, whether it’s trying a new restaurant in Austin or making dinner at home with her little sidekick. On her blog, Everyday Reading, she recommends books for all ages and shares her favorite recipes.

A Baby in Disguise Makes Me Smile

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Thanks to Disney Story for providing a Storybox and free app.

A Surprise Box in the Mail

Splash! 15 Swimsuits for Baby Boys

The hot weather is on its way!

If you plan to keep cool in the pool this summer, here are 15 great swim trunks for your little guy to splash around in:

Buzz and Woody Swim Trunks

Step Into Summer: Baby Flip-Flops from Disney

As an adult, I love flip-flops because they are so easy to throw on, but for babies I love them even more because nothing is as cute as fat little baby feet in flip-flops.

I bought my oldest daughter a pair in the dead of winter and had to wait many months until she could wear them, but the sunny morning when I finally got to put them on her, my heart nearly exploded from the cuteness.

Disney has a whole line-up of darling flip flops for your baby this summer. All of them have adjustable straps so you can get an extra-long amount of wear out of them, plus they’ll stay on your baby’s feet!

Mickey Mouse Flip Flops

15 Sweet Baby Girl Swimsuits for Summer

Last weekend, we made our first trip of the summer to the pool. It was Ani’s first time in the water, and I’d forgotten just how CUTE a little baby in a swimsuit is. Those chubby thighs and arm creases are on full display!

Sadly, the hand-me-down suit from big-sister Ella has seen better days, so I’m in the market for new baby swimsuits.

Here are fifteen darling little girl swimsuits:

Ariel Swimsuit

When the Toddler Wants to Be the Baby

Someday, I know, Ani will want to do everything her big sister does. But right now, it’s my toddler who wants to do everything the baby does.

The Co-Sleeper Crib
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