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{Bebe: Gifting to a 3 - 5 yr Old}



Happy Monday!!!

And it is suppose to be a gorgeous one here in MA, which makes it much easier. We are resting it up after a few busy days and enjoying a little Finding Nemo while I get this post up. My absolute favorite kind of morning (minus the braxton hicks contractions! lol!!).

Many of you asked for this, so here it is! After picking the brains of friends and littles, 30 gifts for littles aged 3 - 5! :)


1. Jr Scooter (in both pink and blue!)

& a helmet (love this dinosaur one + kitty one is on Z's list)

2. Tool kit (I know my Zoe is going to get a kick out of a drill like her dadda's!)

3. Little Hands Busy Box (this one is a MUST for bad weather days or even just for when babysitter's come over). + Paper Bag Puppets

4. Melissa & Doug On The Go Water Wow Bundle - We got these as a gift and keep them in the car for endless mess-less entertainment.

5. Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop! - we got this set this summer and it's an absolute favorite, a must for any kid that likes to play house!

6. Catch & Count Fishing Game - this age group should be introduced to games, learning rules, taking turns, and hand eye coordination. Plus it's still fun for us to play at family game night.

7. Fisher Price Grow to Pro Triple Hit Baseball - Love that this grows with your littles.

9. 12V Electric Power Wheels Ride On Car - A little unnecessary and over the top but isn't that what gifting is about? ha! I love that it can be used with a remote or by the child. Just make sure they wear a helmet please!

10. KidKraft Waterfall Mountain Train Set and Table or if you don't have enough room, then get just the set. How can I be wishing for a bigger playroom?! well if I had one I'd have my eye on this!

11. Kidoozie Pop-Up Theater Tent - love me a toy that can be folded up and put away + hours of entertainment for years.

12. Time for harder puzzles, This 51 States Puzzle is entertaining and a learning opportunity + this glow in the dark dinosaur one + Disney Frozen 7 Wood Puzzles in Wood Storage Box

15. Little Tikes Trampoline (ok I am sort of not ready for this but Zoe is obsessed with them and I may have to give in as toy we pull out one snow days... lol!)

16. Sit & Spin - we use this at the yoga studio we go to and every kid loves it!

18. Love this Scratch Art Set for an budding artist in your home, probably not an independent toy for the younger ones.

19. Learning Resources Gears! - similar to the magnets for building and leaves everything for the imagination!

20. Plush Bean Bag - I am thinking Miss Z needs a reading/quiet time place for her room (now that that her glider will go in the nursery and this is something I'd be happy to chill in!)

22. American Girl Doll - Bitty Baby ( I don't know if I am ready to jump on this wagon but they are really cute!

23. Big fan of coloring kits, great for traveling or restaurants + everything has a home for cleanup.

27. Pretend Make-Up Set - Zoe loves getting ready with mama and this kit would be a lot better than her attacking my brushes!

28. Back to the Roots Water Garden Fish Tank - Zoe has been asking for a fish for months, thinking this good looking tank, that also is sustainable and can grow a little garden (another of my girls passions). Plus it cleans itself!!

29. Enchanted Fairy Garden Kit - this says ages 7+ but I honestly think that this would be great for a 5 year old with the help of a parent, and if they are like my daughter who loves all things fairies and garden's they will love this!

30. Knot a Quilt Kit - ahhh I kind of want this for myself! Crafting is huge in our house and a great non-technology way to keep littles busy.

So there it is! Keep the requests coming!

xo

Natalie

And incase you missed it:

And many more to come!

{Mama & Mini Style: All the Long Sweaters}





I had to include this one because, well look at her face?!?!?! Over all the leaves!








Tank //Sweater (just ordered this non-maternity one in black!) //Hat (under $30!) //Boots (40% off!) // have & love these suede brown ones + want these navy ones with a block heel) // Leggings

Zoe: Sweater (love this one!) // Jeans //Freshly Picked Moccs // Thermal

We keep getting some good news on this babe which has me feeling a lot more like myself. We'll get seen every week till this babe joins us and unfortunately I should still keep off of my feet more than 50% of my day (which means these pounds are quickly adding up eeeek!). But I will say it is worth it. EVERY single pound and achy swollen body part are worth growing this babe in my belly. Even the dang heart burn, acid reflux and nausea that have reared their ugly heads in full force as soon as I hit the 3rd trimester.

But on to more important things! Like this preggo mama + mini style post!

4 things I can't live without this Fall/Pregnancy are these incredible blanqui leggings, flat boots, comfy long (read: booty covering) sweater and hats. Finding support leggings with coverage that only get better with every wash is something I HAD to share, worth every single penny and will be buying these to throw in my hospital bag! And this sweater, everything you want, preggo or not. Comfy, soft, bum covering and will work so well when baby is here.

Nothing fancy around these parts with an almost 30 week bump but comfortable for sure.

xo

Natalie

{Bebe: Gifting 1-2 Year Olds}


I am trying to ignore my Voting Day & Glucose Test anxieties with scrolling through baby pictures of Zoe, see the one below from her first birthday!!! Eeeek.

We got such awesome feedback on last week's post on gift ideas for 3 years olds that I knew I wanted to keep them going weekly, not only for the holidays but for any winter babies out there (like both mine). And since I got quite a few mamas asking for ideas for 1 year olds, I thought I'd start there. And for all of you book lovers my plan is to do a book gift guide separately since books are some of our favorite (and most welcome) toys.


(Look how wiiittttllleee she was!!! This is as a reminder that they will have even more fun with the packaging at this age!!)

For the littles babes I like to keep the gifts pretty gender neutral. Mainly because they don't really have an opinion at this age but also because they are easily passed down to the next babe. And a lot of toys that grow with babe, which is a big deal to me!


1. Shape Sorter (we just recently put this away but was a great gift to learn colors and shapes!)

2. Block and Roll Cart Wooden Push and Pull Baby Walker (love that it includes block for endless play!)

3. Pop Up Play Tent & Tunnel (we have a similar one from Ikea that has been a HUGE hit for a long time, love that it folds up nicely + rotating toys keeps things fresh and exciting) We also have these crush proof balls are a hit for playing in the tent + practicing colors!)

4. We also have a pretty tent that we keep in our living room for stories + hide n seek, I love that it's kiddie but not an eye sore!

5. Drum + Ukulele + Early Melodies set is still something my Z plays with every day!

6. Activity Cube - love that they can play with this sitting or standing.

7. By Far #1 gift Zoe has gotten is her kitchen, hours of play EVERY SINGLE day. We have this one in our kitchen so she can play as I cook/clean.

10. Mega Building Blocks (another toy Zoe still plays with!) I also love these wooden ones because I am a sucker for any wooden toys!

11. Love these Stacking cups, and great in the bath too.

12. Toy remote & Phone (much safer that the littles grabbing the real thing!)

13. Push Buggy (we used ours indoors all winter and then brought it out in the spring!)

14. Green Toys Recycling Truck (love this entire line of toys!)

15. These flash cards were also huge for us, we worked with early intervention (since Zoe was a preemie) for a year and we did these every day. I swear these and reading everyday were the reason she spoke so early and saying full sentences by 15 months!(we have these and these too)

16. Rudy and base (use the base till they are sturdy enough and without for hopping around!)

(PJ's are another thing that I always ask for, maybe even suggesting a size up!)

17. Table & Chairs - They may not be sitting stably yet, but this is great practice and something they'll use for crafting, snacks and all sorts of playing for years.

19. Large piece puzzles (we have this stand and love for keeping things organized).

20. Zoe got this tea set for her first birthday and still loves it!

21. She also still loves this purse set so much.

24. Fisher-Price Little People Animal Friends Farm (any little people sets are a hit in my house!)

25. Fisher-Price Go Baby Go Poppity-Pop Musical Dino (this keeps them entertained and will still be a hit for another couple years!)

Happy Voting Day my friends, tomorrow I will be sharing my absolute must have leggings and how I styled them 5 different ways because, well leggings are just my jamn!

xo

Natalie

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