Other Gear Reviews

My 5 year old was one of those kids that woke up around 6am every single day. Went to bed at 8pm? Up at 6am. Went to bed at almost midnight? Hello 6.04am! This wouldn’t have been such a problem, but he shares a room with his 7 year old sister and would wake her …

I want to share one of our favorite and most used pieces of baby ‘gear’! The Mommy Yummy Reusable Pouch set from Amazon is amazing. If you have a baby or toddler who loves pouches, you need a set (or two) or these! Check out my review below. Mommy Yummy Reusable Pouch Ok, so the …

Hello, friends! It’s spring! Time to get outside and get some fresh air! If you’re looking for a new training bike for your toddler, look no further. I’m here today to tell you all about the Strider Balance Bike. This review is based on over 18 months of usage from my son. Strider Balance Bike …

A good playard is one of my must-have recommendations for new parents because eventually you will have to set that baby down. Whether it is for a quick bathroom visit, a shower or to just to get a break, you’ll want a place that keeps your baby safe and secure whether they are sleeping or …

I certainly hope you aren’t keeping score, but in case you are, I will disclose myself right away. My ~two~ kids received ~three~ tricycles this past holiday season. Why, you may be wondering? I don’t even have a great explanation. But they did, and here we are 🙂 My 3.5 year old son received the …

In the last 3 and a half years, I have been through six different diaper bags. Six. Some fell apart, some simply disappointed me with their designs. Six different diaper bags, all different brands and price points, and they all fell short. Once my baby became mobile, I realized I needed a better diaper bag solution …

When it comes to preparing for the arrival of a little bundle of joy, our urge to give our offspring the best of everything is hard to fight. Also, baby stuff is so damn cute! And those two things together mean that decorating your little love’s nursery can become ridiculously expensive.  But with a little …

After a terrible experience with a previous phone watch for kids, our hunt for a replacement that would keep me in touch with my children and have the durability to hold up in real world kid experiences was on. That brought us to the Verizon Gizmo Watch for kids and let me tell you how.  …

I came of age in the 1990s, during an explosion in pop culture’s focus on Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling. Since then, the idea of throwing away a soda can or a piece of paper is appalling. I mean, who doesn’t provide a mixed-stream recycling bin anymore?! (Of course, this explosion coincided with the rise of …

If you are planning a registry for your new bundle of joy, it’s always a good idea to make sure a playard is on your list. And now playards offer so much more than just a space for your baby to play! Urbini recently introduced the 4-in-1 Nesti Playard that offers four uses in one …

When it comes to your baby, few things are better than cuddling that sweet, squishy mini-you. If we had our way, we could probably stay snuggled on the couch all day, tending to every grunt and wiggle of our new child. But too soon, adulthood calls, and you need to get other things done. Dishes …

Last year, during fire season, I had to make a run for it as homes near mine were being evacuated. Luckily, we had time to gather supplies and decide what we needed to stay at my in-laws for a few days, but in the event of a true emergency, we wouldn’t be so lucky. Looking …