Baby's Day Out

Make your outings with Baby fun and easy with these inspired ideas. From a short trip to the coffee shop to a stroll around the block, each small excursion offers a world of possibilities.

Steppin' Out in Style: Team McQueen

Hands down my boys’ favorite Disney character is Lightning McQueen. From the first time we watched CARS together for a family movie night, McQueen quickly became a fast favorite.

Clothes, accessories, and of course toy cars. If it has to do with “McQueen”, we probably own it.

Living in Indianapolis during the month of May also means celebrating the greatest spectacle in racing. Yes, I’m referring to the famous Indy 500. And no joke, from out backyard we can literally hear the the roar of the cars as they zip around the track. I know, it’s pretty awesome.

And while we’re not going to the race this year (maybe in a few years when kids are a bit older), we are headed downtown in our best McQueen racing gear to hang out with other race fans.

Our favorite Lightning McQueen racing gear:

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

Moms Working For You: Cozy Up with LulyBoo

It always amazes me when I meet moms who are not only raising kids, but are also starting their own businesses. Especially when they’re moms who see a need that’s not being met and decide to solve the problem. I’ve introduced the moms behind sugarSNAP and Fourth Love, and today I introduce Pazit of LulyBoo. I hope you find her as inspiring — and inspired — as I do.

LulyBoo mom

How to Pack a Well-Stocked Toddler Bag for the Park

We go to a park literally every day that it doesn’t rain. Typically we head out in the afternoon, sometime after we’ve had our naps but before dinner. I’ve learned that instead of packing and repacking all the gear we need to have a blast at the park day in and day out, it’s easier to keep a dedicated “park fun bag” stocked and ready in the backseat of the car.

And once or twice a week I take the bag into the house for a bit of restocking and reorganization, ensuring we have all the things we need to have a really great time together.

18 Awesome DIY Spring & Summer Sensory Bins

If you’re really into finding cheap, developmental and imaginative toys and play ideas for your little ones like I am, look no further!

This selection of seasonal sensory station ideas and DIY tutorials will keep you and your toddlers entertained for a while.

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