I can’t believe we’re already talking about heading back to school but here we are. Blake still stays at home, but Four started preschool last year at a school near our house. He’s absolutely loved it, and has so many new friends! Even though Four has been in some camps this summer, I like to go into the new school year with some new items that make him excited for…
During the summer, my kids and I basically live in our backyard. But if you’re from Texas (or have even visited during the summer months), you know it gets hot. Like… triple digit temperatures hot. So, it’s basically a non-negotiable that I have plenty of summer water toys for the kids to play with. Last summer, Blake was so young that she didn’t really enjoy many of the toys we bought…
I get a surprising number of DMs asking about where I buy my kids’ clothes. Not too long ago, I wrote a full blog post on this topic, but I wanted to dedicate a separate post to our favorite kids shoes currently. First and foremost, I have to say that kids outgrow clothing and shoes at a shocking rate. That was one thing I did not expect before having kids.…
I never thought I’d be writing an entire blog post about one sippy cup, but here we are. Long gone are the days when this blog felt more fashion-focused than anything. We’re getting REAL with our content these days. When Four first started using a sippy cup, I was honestly kind of overwhelmed with all of the options. Like literally had NO idea what to look for. We tried several…
I’ve been using the Zoe Twin Double Stroller for a minute now, and after I posted it as one of my 2023 game-changers, I got a lot of questions about my honest thoughts on it. So, I figured a full blog post reviewing the twin stroller was in order. Let me first preface this by saying I don’t have a ton of experience with other strollers. I used the UPPABaby Vista…
I’ve shared a few times on social media over the past month or so that I’ve been working on creating a fun playroom for Blake and Four. We finally put the finishing touches on it recently, so I decided to do a kids’ playroom reveal in case you’re looking for inspo for your own home or just want to snag a few of the items we used for playroom organization.…
Now that I have young kids, I find myself on the hunt for good holiday movies that I can put on from time to time. I’ve done some research online to find new movies to try, but there are some children’s holiday movies that my kids just go back to each time. I thought it’d be helpful to share a few of our favorites (two of which saved me on…
A few weeks ago we celebrated sweet Blake turning one. The past year has gone by in a blur. But I can’t imagine our family without her. She truly completes us! I saw this cute berry theme idea on Pinterest (of course) and loved it. As soon as I knew the theme, I reached out to Madeleine from Madeleine Creative. She’s helped us with several parties, including Four’s first birthday party and a…
I honestly can’t believe it, but Blake is already 10 (and a half) months old. She will be one year old in September. This past year has flown by, and I love every stage she’s been through even more than the one before. It’s wild that we’re already starting to plan her first birthday! She’s getting so much personality but she’s truly the most chill baby. I think maybe it’s a…
Butterfly Print Knit Zipper Pajamas Any time I post photos of my kiddos on IG, I get tons of DMs asking where I like to shop for them. I figured a blog post was the best spot to round up some of my favorite shops. I wrote a post about our favorite pajamas recently too that might be helpful. So, without further adieu, the sites I shop most frequently for…
Picking out cute pajamas for my kiddos has quickly become one of my favorite things about parenting. And based on how quickly my kids are growing (time, slow down!), I find myself buying new pajamas more often than I ever thought I would. I spent a lot of time finding my go-to spots for pajama shopping when Four was a baby, but by now, I usually just check my favorite…
When I was pregnant with Four, I had zero idea what I’d need to take care of a baby. Of course, I did *tons* of research online to see what we might need, but ultimately, it was a shot in the dark on what to include on our baby registry. When I created our registry, I added all of the items friends told me I’d need, and we ended up…
Here at BTD, we love a neutral look. So it’s no surprise that on the days when I don’t have time to worry about my outfit, I opt for a mom look that is tone-on-tone. I’ve shared my love for a monochromatic outfit before, and I truly think it’s just so timeless, while also being a bit on trend as well. STEP 1: Comfortable Pants On the days when I’m full-on…
I’ve had a lot of people message me asking what baby sleep sack we use for the kids, so I thought I’d dedicate an entire blog post to the one we use every day and the others that we tried and ended up not using. It’s probably important that I share the disclaimer that both of my kids have been really good sleepers. I feel super blessed. So many of…
Okay, I have to admit that I’m pretty proud of myself. I’ve actually started putting together the kids’ Easter baskets already. (Well, more just ordering the gifts, but still.) I had a great time putting together Four’s Easter basket last year — it was fun finding little trinkets to include. I figured I’d share what I’ve bought or have my eye on for both baskets this year. Since each basket…
So many of you DM’d me with questions after I posted about Four’s second birthday party on Instagram. I covered a lot of it in stories, but I wanted to put it on the blog too (with links!) for any of you who want to come back to this when you’re planning a party or looking for inspo. It feels like we JUST had Four’s first birthday party like yesterday, but…
Last time I checked, it’s supposed to rain all weekend. Now that Four is a full-on toddler, he *HAS* to get his energy out or it makes for a very long day. Most days, he’ll run around our backyard for hours or we’ll visit a park. But when it rains, I’ve got to get creative and find other ways for him to be entertained. When I was looking up activities…
One of the things I wish people talked about more before you have a baby is the fourth trimester. I’d honestly never heard of it before I had Four, and I was kind of blindsided after coming home with him (for many reasons lol like the biggest ice storm to hit Dallas in years). Basically, the fourth trimester is the 3 months of your baby’s life. Aka the newborn phase.…
