We’ve written about Nugget alternatives before, but now we’re going to take a look at a new Nugget alternative contender: The Figgy. In a comparison of the Figgy vs. Nugget, which play couch should you buy? If you haven’t heard of the Figgy, it’s newer to the rapidly growing play couch scene (within the last year or two). Play couches …
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15 Fall Leaf Activities for Preschoolers (all of these are fun!)
Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. The leaves change colors, you get out of the dreadful heat of summer (depending on where you live), and move into some nice, cool weather before it gets too cold. It’s an exciting time for kids too. Halloween is around the corner, and before you know it, the holidays are here. But …
Read More »The BEST Nugget Alternative (Play Couch for Kids)
I don’t know if you noticed, but the Nugget (that little play couch for kids) has been super popular lately, especially during these times where we find ourselves at home more often. There was a time when they were perpetually sold out. And when they did come back in stock, they sold out within a couple minutes. Or, you had …
Read More »12 Super Fun Summer Activities for Kids at Home (that will really keep ’em busy)
As a parent, summer time can be a challenge. Whether you’re a stay-at-home or working parent, the reality is, summer time is “fun time.” (big time air quotes there) And fun time means…you need to find stuff for your kids to do. Even if your kid is young enough to still be in daycare or you’re sending him or her …
Read More »12 Super Fun and Engaging Spring Activities for Preschool Kids
Spring has arrived! That means more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather on sunny days, and more time trying to keep your preschoolers occupied indoors when spring storms hit. Fortunately, there are plenty of spring activities for preschool kids that are fun and totally engaging! Even better, there are tons of spring activities for preschoolers that require little to no planning …
Read More »The BEST Nugget Couch Accessories: What to Buy for Your Nugget
Whether you’ve been able to grab an actual Nugget or one of the Nugget alternatives, you’re probably wondering what the best Nugget couch accessories are. You know, the things that can really take Nugget play to the next level. Aside from buying more pillows, Nugget (the company) themselves don’t actually sell any accessories. And let’s be honest: if they did, …
Read More »Wearing Diapers at Night: How to Get Your Potty Trained Child to Stop
You potty trained your kid at age 3. You still kept them in a diaper while sleeping at night because you weren’t sure if they would be able to hold it overnight. Totally normal. And you were right too, because they would wake up every morning with a wet diaper. But then, as they turned 4 or even 5 years …
Read More »What Do You Do if Your Dog Growls at the Baby? (step #1 may surprise you)
You think you’ve done all the right things. You’ve taken the dog to obedience class. You’ve read up on how to introduce a dog to a baby. But then, just as you dreaded, it happens. grrrrrrrrrr Your dog growls at the baby. The baby starts crying. Now what?
Read More »10 Insanely Fun Snow Day Activities for Kids (that adults will enjoy too)
Here in the Midwest, there are several months of the year when it is cold and there is plenty of the white stuff. Snow is a four letter word most of us have a love/hate relationship with. It’s pretty and fun to play in, but it can also be a hassle (driving can be a major pain in the ass). …
Read More »How to Survive the 2 Year Old Sleep Regression Like a Pro
You may have thought your little one’s sleeping problems were behind you. Waking up with a newborn guzzler is no joke, but now your bug-eyed toddler seems to be going through the dreaded 2 year old sleep regression. And like me, you could be waking up with a kid’s foot in your face. Although you may have thought this was the …
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