Image source: Shutterstock/bearmoney This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. A painting party can be a great way to celebrate a birthday on a budget while still giving kids a fun activity. Just a few simple materials are all you need to set up a painting party, along with a bit of creativity. Here are some ideas you can use to throw a fabulous party centered around art.   Painting Party Supplies The supplies you choose will depend on how you want to plan the art activities. Traditional watercolor or ..read more

  Image Credit: Shutterstock/pu_kibun This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links Babyproofing your home isn’t always easy, particularly if you have an open floor plan. Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can overcome the obstacles that come with this type of home while still helping guard against accidents. Here are some unique options you can use to baby-proof a home with an open floor plan. Baby Gates for Open Floor Plans One significant challenge with open floor plans is how to arrange baby gates. Tradit ..read more

  Image credit: Shutterstock/fizkes This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links Napping can be the highlight of the day for busy, overworked moms, and the best sleep gifts for moms can help them get some extra rest while the kids are at school, playdates, or visiting with grandparents. Here’s a handy list of great sleep gifts for mom you can use for Mother’s Day, Christmas, or birthday shopping. Cozy Bliss Faux Fur Blanket The key to any good nap is feeling snug and cozy, and this Cozy Bliss faux fur blanket do ..read more

  Tatiana Gordievskaia This section features several affiliate links or ads, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. A backyard water balloon party can be great for a budget-friendly birthday celebration or a group play date. My son hosts a water balloon party every July to bring friends from school and sports together. It gives everyone a chance to cool off from the humid summer weather and make new friends too. Planning a backyard water balloon party is easy, and the supplies won’t break the bank. Here are some tips you can use to host a day of epic w ..read more

  Image Credit: Shutterstock/Itsissen This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Bluey has taken the world by storm, earning fans of all ages, even adults who don’t have kids. Now, you can plan the perfect Bluey birthday party for yourself or just for friends who love the show as much as you do. This ultimate Bluey birthday party idea list has everything you need to create a fun event with a Bluey theme, whether you want fun dessert toppers or sophisticated themed serving trays. Use these ideas as inspiration ..read more

  Image Source: Canva This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links Kindergarten graduation is a sweet and memorable milestone in your child’s life, and gifting him or her a kindergarten autograph book lets you create a wonderful keepsake he or she can treasure forever. Here are just some of the many ways you can use an autograph book to capture all the magical memories from this first year of school. Teacher and Faculty Autographs Ask your child’s teachers to write a message to your child and sign their name. Ea ..read more

  Image source: Canva This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Getting kids excited about eating fruits, veggies, and other healthy foods is easy with these genius kids’ lunch accessories. The fun colors, playful shapes, and unique designs keep little ones interested in the foods you serve, while more sophisticated food containers for teens and tweens let them show off their unique sense of style at lunch. Use this guide to find the right lunch accessories for kids and make mealtime even more fun. Bentgo Ki ..read more

  Image Credit: Shutterstock/Image Source Trading Ltd This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Magnetic picture frames can be great for displaying treasured family photos in your home, but they also have many other unique uses you might not have even thought of before. I recently bought an extra package of simple magnetic picture holders and ended up with several extras. So, I thought about other ways to put them to good use in my home. Here’s what I came up with using these magnetic picture frames.   ..read more

  Image source: Shutterstock/FamVeld The Spring and Summer months are perfect for encouraging your little ones to take up a love of gardening, and finding the best garden toys can make spending time in the dirt and flowers even more fun. Use this shopping guide to find adorable gardening tools for kids and get the spring planting season started off right! Simplay3 Raised Garden Bed Give your little ones the perfect place to grow their own veggies or flowers with this raised garden bed. The three main compartments provide ample space for starting seedlings in cups or pots and can also be ..read more

This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links The iconic Peeps marshmallow candies have been a staple of Easter baskets since 1953, and there are so many more Peeps Easter gifts available! You can fill your family’s baskets with adorable treats and toys that capture the adorably sweet look of these delicious treats. Here are some ideas you can use to create a perfect Peeps-themed Easter basket! Peeps Eggmazing Easter Egg Decorator This adorable Peeps Eggmazing Easter egg decorator makes family activities even more fun ..read more