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Spring is such a fun season to do art with kids. Everything outside starts waking up again. Flowers start popping up, the days get brighter, and kids seem to suddenly have a lot more energy.
I’ve found that this time of year is perfect for pulling out simple art supplies and letting little kids get creative. Bonus points if you do these outside!
Read moreOne of the biggest things I hope to give my kids is a love for the outdoors. Not in a big dramatic way. Just a simple, everyday appreciation for being outside. It’s important to me that they care about our planet and animals.
I have a kindergartener and an almost two year old, so our days are not exactly peaceful nature walks through the woods. Most of the time it’s chaos and everyone gets dirty, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Those little messy moments outside are exactly what builds a love for nature over time.
Read moreI’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for a sweet, slightly vintage nursery theme. And a strawberry patch baby nursery might be one of the cutest ideas out there.
Strawberries just feel happy. They’re bright, cheerful, and a little bit nostalgic. The whole theme reminds me of summer mornings, berry picking, gingham blankets, and baskets filled with fruit. It’s playful without being over the top, which makes it perfect for a baby’s room.
If you want a nursery that feels warm, simple, and a little bit storybook-like, a strawberry patch theme is such a fun direction to go!
Read moreDespite living on an island and 3 miles from the beach, I am not an ocean girl. Too much salt. I do, however, love rives and lakes. Maybe even a pond. And as I gather names for what maybe someday next year will be our last baby, I have to include some nature names on the list.
If you love lakes and rivers and granola-y nature names, keep reading for a comprehensive list of names!
Read moreI’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much kids these days are used to being entertained. Between tablets, TV, and toys that do everything for them, it can feel like a constant fight to keep them engaged with anything that doesn’t beep or flash. I have a kindergartener and an almost 2-year-old, so I see it in action every day.
Sometimes I see how many other kids are engaging with technology at such a young age and it can feel kind of dystopian. I also sometimes feel like the odd one out, making the decision to not allow these things for my kids. So, I wanted to write a post wrapping up some of my thoughts so they’re not bopping around in my head.
Read moreOut all the wonderful baby nursery ideas I post on here, this one might be one of my favorites. love nursery themes that feel soft, natural, and a little bit whimsical, and a wildflower baby nursery checks all of those boxes.
If you love anything nature themed too, keep reading to find what you need for a wildflower baby nursery.
Read moreGrowing on Pinterest is one thing, maintaining momentum is another.
Over the past few years, Pinterest has become one of the biggest drivers of traffic to my site, helping my content reach over 1.4 million monthly views. While viral pins are great, consistent traffic doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from treating Pinterest like a platform that rewards steady activity, fresh content, and creators who actually follow the rules.
If you’re hoping to grow your blog traffic through Pinterest, here are the five things I’m focusing on in 2026 to keep that momentum going.
Read moreI’ve always loved lakes. There’s something about the quiet water, the boats drifting by, the smell of pine trees, and the slower pace of life that just feels peaceful. If I could spend every summer near a lake, I absolutely would.
One of my favorite places in the world is Lake Champlain! It sits between New York and Vermont and has that perfect mix of mountains, water, and small town charm. We’ve also been spending time on lakes in western CT and have found so much peace there!
That’s exactly the feeling that inspired this idea for a lake house baby nursery. A lake-inspired nursery brings in soft colors, natural textures, and subtle nautical touches without feeling overly themed. The goal is to create a space that feels calm and cozy and full of nature’s wonders!
Here are some ideas for designing a beautiful lake house inspired nursery.
Read more“I’m too busy sitting still” has been my line for the past two years.
This world is too fast for me and I’ve wanted something different for myself and my kids for a little while now. These are strictly my opinions and preferences and reactions to the world around me. It’s important for me to live what I believe, and this is how that plays out.
So, here’s what slow living looks like in our home and how I try to make it part of everyday life.
Read moreI’ve always loved nature inspired baby names. River has always been on our list and Meadow has always been sharply vetoed by my husband. Nature names feel timeless and peaceful. If you love hiking, national parks, wildflowers, mountains, or just being outside, a nature name could be perfect for your little one.
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