As summertime approaches, many families hope to capture family photos to savor the sweet stage of life they are currently in with their little ones. While coordinating family photos can be entail a little bit of chaos, the end result is always so very worth it! From finding a photographer and coordinating outfits, to getting through the session without meltdowns, there are so many details to consider. At times, the whole process can feel a little bit overwhelming. You just can't get these little years back however, and having those photos to savor forever helps these special years of raising children to linger just a little bit longer. We have compiled some of our top tips from our years spent styling our little...
With summertime just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to round up a list of our very favorite backyard toys and activities for keeping little ones busy! We are all about toys that allow us to engage right alongside our kiddos, but sometimes having options for them to use all on their own are key for parents to being able to sit and enjoy a little interruption free time of your own in your favorite lawn chair! Well...aside from snack interruptions because goodness knows those are inevitable with small children ;)Below you will find our top picks for items to be purchased, along with activities that are totally free as long as you put in just a little...
As a Mama to lots of little ones under five, I know how important it is to have engaging activities on hand that help keep little ones busy! Long before my years as the owner here at Shop MLP, I worked as a teacher as well as a Behavioral Therapist for young children. Through my background of working with children birth to eight years of age with an emphasis on childhood development, coupled with my experience as a Homeschooling Mama, I have compiled a list of our family's very favorite activities for some hands-on, screen-free playtime! Before jumping into the activities, I would love to share with you the why behind our family's passion for finding screen-free play options. While our family...
