by Kathleen Smith
Throughout the years, “use in moderation” has been our mantra when it comes to screen time at our house, and *usually* that works out. So here are some practical, doable tips that I hope will help you prevent screen time overload for your little ones, too.
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by Kathleen Smith
Greening and simplifying your child’s playroom can be as easy as choosing the right furniture and emptying the toy box. I’m sharing my best suggestions on how to green and simplify your child’s playroom to promote a healthier environment for your little one.
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by Kathleen Smith
Do you dread the influx of plastic toys and other things that your kiddos receive as gifts on any given occasion? Here’s how to politely request plastic-free toys, including two playful rhymes for birthday and baby shower invites!
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by Guest Collaborator
Want to know the secret recipe for getting your baby to sleep through the night? So does every other mom of a little one. But the truth is; there is no secret formula for babies sleeping through the night. However, there are simple, strategic steps you can take to move in that direction.
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by Kathleen Smith
The most beautiful thing about transforming your memories into something tangible - that will withstand the test of time - is that you’re making or buying beautiful keepsakes what will matter to your family and yourself in the future.
Today on the blog, we're sharing how modern moms can indulge in memory keeping without compromising style or time.
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by Kathleen Smith
We’ve compiled a few of our favorite brands for crunchy moms and lovers of simple and natural living. These companies create earth-friendly baby products that will cover many of your newborn needs, and they actually walk their talk.
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by Guest Collaborator
When creating my sons' nursery, I knew that I wanted the room to epitomize three things: curiosity, tranquility, and joy. So, I thought to myself, what is the ONE thing I want to utilize through his childhood that can produce such feelings? The answer: books.
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by Brittany Ryan Mathiowetz
This Friday, March 1 is the National Day of Unplugging. So join me in turning your phone off, hiding the iPad from the kiddos, and instead of watching a movie for family fun night, enjoy a board game, charades, or a new book with your popcorn.
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by Guest Collaborator
In the spirit of introducing impactful changes into our families with minimum effort to positively effect the environment, we are ditching disposable plastic straws and opting for reusable stainless steel instead! It's a super easy practice to adopt, with great impact on the environment!
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by Kathleen Smith
Wow, 2018 was a remarkable year for Smiling Tree Toys and the Smith Family too! Join us as we take a look back on our top moments from 2018.
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by Brittany Ryan Mathiowetz
With Christmas behind us, it's time to turn our focus on our goals for the New Year. Our New Year's Resolution is to make our home greener in 2019. One way we are achieving that is with the help of a MightyFix subscription, which is a monthly service that sends us a green product we can easily implement in our home.
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