A road trip can offer the best budget adventures. But costs escalate when it comes to dining out. Save money and stress with hotel cooking. The post Creative Hotel Cooking: Save the Stress appeared first on TwinPickle ..read more

Many of us have personal experience with sibling rivalry, but when a parent watches one twin bullying the other it can be particularly difficult to stomach. Twins are known for their eternal bond but does being a twin genetically predispose a sense of hierarchy? Bullying of some form is something many parents of multiples witness, ... Read more The post One Twin Bullying the Other: The Power Struggle is Real appeared first on TwinPickle ..read more

When it comes to trending kids’ obsessions, Pokemon stands the test of time. The ever-evolving creatures, their battles, trainers, and Pokeballs offer oodles of inspiration to create fun, unique styling. These adorable Pokemon bedroom ideas are sure to appeal to Pokemon fans everywhere, whether you’re looking to DIY or buy some ready-to-go statement pieces. Pokémon ... Read more The post Pokemon Bedroom Ideas They’ll Love appeared first on TwinPickle ..read more

Las Vegas attracts around 50 million tourists every year. Not everyone wants to hunker down at the blackjack table; many come to Vegas for the beautiful mountains, abundant hiking trails, and endless sunshine. Whether you’re on a family vacation or a local looking to venture out with the little ones, this selection of kid-friendly hikes ... Read more The post The 12 Best Kid-Friendly Hikes in Las Vegas appeared first on TwinPickle ..read more

The first time around may have been a surprise, but a second pregnancy may have you thinking. What are the chances of ending up with two or more sets of twins? How often do moms give birth to more than one set of twins? As a twin mom blogger, I am in a number of twin parenting groups. I don’t know if there’s something in the water, or there’s some extra canoodling going on because of lockdown, but there seems to be a lot of Mamas taking pregnancy tests. I keep seeing panicked posts reading “What are the chances I’ll have twins again?”. Whether the prospect of multiple multiples is exciting or ..read more

Are you looking for the easiest and cheapest way to make play food for your little one? This DIY play food craft is so simple you are going to kick yourself you didn’t try it before! Grab some old magazines, card, scissors and glue… it’s all you need to create some culinary delights for your child’s toy kitchen! In these times of Covid-19 quarantine, we all need ideas to keep our kids busy. I sat down this morning and made a DIY play cookie and it kicked off a whole day of crafting and home school for my three kids. Their 8yr old play kitchen was given a new lease of life and I have been serve ..read more

As a parent of twins, I know too well how important it is to encourage sharing between siblings. My twin boys are four years old, and I feel like we have turned a corner towards being able to diffuse conflicts and encourage a better relationship when it comes to sharing. I have broken up my fair share of squabbles, and I hope to pass on some tips for keeping the peace at home while also showcasing their latest PAW Patrol toy! The post Why PAW Patrol Saves the Day When It Comes to Sharing appeared first on Twin Pickle ..read more

It's National Reading Week (and month!) and to celebrate I'm sharing some adorable creative inspiration for your kids room or playroom. Storage is always important when it comes to designing kid's spaces, but there's no reason it can't also enhance the decor. These cute custom bookcase ideas could transform any room and encourage all your little readers to get stuck in! The post 10 Cute Custom Bookcase Ideas for Kids Rooms appeared first on Twin Pickle ..read more

Since my wife and I both work remotely, we've essentially been like one big, beautifully-connected and blessed blob going through life together. That written, we know how important one-on-one time is, so here are five ways that we have made that happen. (And whether both parents work from home, both parents work outside the home, or one parent is home while one parent is away at work most days, these strategies will work for every pair of parents.) The post 5 Great Ways To Have One-on-One Time When You Have Twins appeared first on Twin Pickle ..read more

Sibling rivalry is one of those things you come to expect when you’re raising more than one child. You naturally expect some friction and competition as they grow up and while most do overcome it, some drag it on to adulthood. But what if you’re raising twins? How do you deal with it when one twin outshines the other? As a mother of twins, my sister experienced this when one of her girls started outperforming her twin at sports. Their mother eventually noticed that although both enjoyed the sports equally at first, one inevitably lost interest when her sister pulled ahead of her. This was caus ..read more