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Doing a pre-holiday purge and wow 🤯
The toys my kids actually play with? Games, puzzles, crafts + activities.
Moms, save this list for Christmas gift ideas because these are the things that actually get used 🎄✨
Sharing our tried-and-true favorites to make holiday shopping easier 🙌

#LTKKids #LTKHoliday #LTKGiftGuide

Doing a pre-holiday purge and wow 🤯 The toys my kids actually play with? Games, puzzles, crafts + activities. Moms, save this list for Christmas gift ideas because these are the things that actually get used 🎄✨ Sharing our tried-and-true favorites to make holiday shopping easier 🙌 LTKKids LTKHoliday LTKGiftGuide

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Pandasaurus Games The Game Card Game | Cooperative Strategy Game | Interactive Game | Fun Family ... | Amazon (US)

Yahtzee Classic Game | Target

Hasbro Gaming Piggy Piggy Card Game | Target

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Science Kit & Rock Collection Advent Calendar 2025 – Jumbo Advent Calendar with 24 Days of Science Experiments, Gemstones & More for Kids, STEM Projects for Kids Ages 8-12 | Amazon (US)

Bluey Scavenger Hunt Game | Target

National Geographic: Secret Clue Animals - Card Game for Kids 7 & Up - Fun & Cooperative Board Games for The for Girls & Boys Ages 7, 8, 9, 10 | Amazon (US)

IRIS USA 10Pack 8.5" x 11" Portable Project Case Container with Snap-Tight Latch, Clear | Amazon (US)

mDesign Small Plastic Caddy Tote for Desktop Office Supplies | Target

Crayola 12pc Scribble Scrubbie Pets Tub Set: Washable Marker Craft Kit for Kids, Drawing & Coloring Activity, Ages 3+ | Target

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Ocean Glow Lagoon: Washable Marker Craft Kit for Kids, Non-Toxic, Ages 3+ | Target

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Canvas Magazine File Holder and Organizer - Brightroom™ | Target

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Mudpuppy Arctic Life Search & Find Puzzle, 64 Pieces, 23”x15.5” – for Kids Age 4-7 - Colorf... | Amazon (US)

Voamuw Wooden Number Puzzle Sorting Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Shape Sorter Counting Game for ... | Amazon (US)

Mudpuppy Amazing Insects Glow in The Dark Puzzle, 100 Pieces, 18”x12” – Ages 5+ - Colorful ... | Amazon (US)

Mudpuppy Arctic Life Search & Find Puzzle, 64 Pieces, 23”x15.5” – for Kids Age 4-7 - Colorf... | Amazon (US)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Science Kit & Rock Collection Advent Calendar 2025 – Jumbo Advent Calendar with 24 Days of Science Experiments, Gemstones & More for Kids, STEM Projects for Kids Ages 8-12 | Amazon (US)

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24PCS Playing Card Case Clear Plastic Gaming Game Card Holder Organizer, Snaps Closed Clear Card Box | Amazon (US)

IRIS USA 6Pack 8.5" x 11" Portable Project Case Container with Snap-Tight Latch, Clear | Amazon (US)

Headed on a road trip - hockey mom cozy outfit! This color blocked sweatshirt is from a local boutique but the rest is from @Aerie - this pink puffy bag and little bag attachment is a perfect mom catchall. My favorite pocket butter soft leggings - I have like 5 pair!

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Bought this portable DVD player for my daughter to unlock a little nostalgia… that 90s kid childhood everyone’s craving again. No endless scrolling, no a million options — just swapping out a DVD and actually watching it all the way through. And let’s be honest, I’ll definitely be stealing it for myself for My Best Friend’s Wedding, Clueless, and a full rewatch of The OC like it’s the early 2000s again 🥹📺

#90sKidNostalgia #SlowDownEra #CozyThrowback

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A sweet sip for the teachers our kiddos adore 💝
Glass cup + bubbly + a little ribbon magic = the cutest Valentine surprise.

#TeachersOfInstagram #ValentineGift #TeacherLove

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Toddler sensory play win ✨
This light board for toddlers paired with jelly blocks keeps little hands busy for so long. The blocks are perfect for color learning, fine motor skills, and open-ended play. My toddler loves squishing them, building princess castles, horses, princes, and whole little worlds—and changing the light colors underneath makes it even more magical. Such a fun Montessori-style sensory activity for toddlers!

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Bird themed gift for my mom. Perfect grandma gift or gift for the bird lover!

Finally, a home for all my holiday mugs! 🎄☕️ This mug storage solution keeps my cups organized, accessible, and adorable. No more digging through cabinets!

#MugStorage #KitchenOrganization #HolidayMugs #CoffeeLovers #KitchenHacks #OrganizedHome”

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Laundry Room and Mud Room organization and cleaning. Large rug for mud room.

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Stuffed animals everywhere… until this 🙌
If you have a stuffed animal lover like I do, you know they multiply overnight. I finally found an organizer that holds sooooo many of them and actually keeps them contained without taking over the room. Total mom win. Stuffed animal organization!

#LTKHome #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKmomlife

This Thriller book is worth it! Trying to breeze through it so I can go see the movie! The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden.

I’m so excited about my new coffee maker! It’s multi serve meaning I can make any size coffee I want without those annoying plastic pods. It comes with a mesh filter so no paper filter necessary. It has a 24hr timer setting. The water reservoir removes completely for easy filling and cleaning. It’s sleek and beautiful. The cute cup shelf lifts your cup higher and it comes with a glass coffee carafe. The scoop it comes with tells you how many scoops for each size cup of carafe so you don’t have to memorize anything! So cool! I also love the no drip lock!

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The magic is in the moments we’re creating, often quietly, behind the scenes 🤍

If you want links to recreate this cozy movie night, comment MOM MAGIC ✨

Saving this so I remember to slow down too 🤍
Thank you to @funboy for helping this mama add a little extra holiday magic.

#MomLifeMagic
#MakingMemories
#HolidayMoments

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Stocking stuffers or gift ideas for Christmas for tween girls! My daughter loves mini verse right now they’re like tiny art kits. She’s also into all the body products. And things for her cat! She absolutely loves that card game I showed. Give her all the cute jewelry as well. And tiny stuffed animal she can fit in her backpack.

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Christmas gift idea for the book lover! It’s an advent calendar rom-com book. How fun is that?!

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Merry oversized sweatshirt from Amazon in green and red with patches. Wearing a size XL to be baggy for leggings.

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Adorable gift idea! This teddy bear canvas tote paired with this red bow keychain is just so sweet!

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Ballet recital gifts for a little tiny dancer girl! A matching ballerina outfit for her doll. The cutest bow duffel bag. And other ballet gifts!

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✨ Holiday hosting feels so much easier now that our living room finally feels finished. This farmhouse coffee table and 3-way lamp from Signature Design by Ashley bring the perfect mix of cozy, functional, and stylish. Everything I love for welcoming guests.

✨ Find this look on Amazon. (for IG Reel) Comment “Ashley” to shop my home favorites!

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The softest teddy bear pajamas from AE. I would suggest sizing down. I ordered my normal size medium and I didn’t like and then I got the small and they fit perfectly. Now I grab them every time they’re out of the wash. I’ll also tag the cutest matching pajamas that I got my tween daughter - hers are silky soft, and she loves them. Also, make sure you grab my favorite slippers ever these brown fuzzy slippers are the best ! This would make for a great gift idea this Christmas or any woman or even teen!

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If you want to be the cool mom, get these shoes as a gift for your boy! These were the must have for me eight year old. Great gift idea! He’s loving the white on white of course. 😆

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✨Stocking stuffer magic for toddlers, especially my little girl!✨ I’m obsessed with all the tiny treasures that tuck perfectly into a custom stocking… travel magnet tiles with a snowman scene, holiday-themed surprise LOL dolls, little Barbie pet surprises, doll “spa bag” surprises—you can definitely tell I love anything that pops open with a cute surprise inside! 😍🎄 Tiny gifts, big excitement, and so many more adorable ideas to wrap up the holiday fun.

#ToddlerStockingStuffers #HolidayGiftIdeasForKids #ToddlerMomLife

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Toddler Christmas gift idea that’s actually fun and educational? ✔️
This color-changing light box with iridescent numbers, shapes, and glowing jelly blocks is SO cool. I grabbed the castle set for my daughter and she’s going to flip. 😍🎄
Would your kids love this too?

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Obsessed with this Wild Fable fit — the green oversized hoodie + barrel jeans are both only $18 for Black Friday. Cozy, soft, and such a steal. Add your Tasman UGGs and you’re set. 🤍

I sized down one to a small for the sweatshirt and wearing my regular size 8 for the jeans .

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Levi’s Cinch Waist Baggy Jeans that have gone viral in Invested Indigo. I’m 5’3” and the length works with heeled boots. I wanted a dressier jean for boots and these are perfect! Wearing my regular size 29 or 8 in jeans. Got these at Target. Black suede boots linked too! They are Old Navy. Wearing my regular size 7.5

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I grab these jeans last minute from target and I really love them. The picture doesn’t do them justice from what they look like in 3-D. The barrel works for a wide leg option for me but gives me a little bit of shape. I’m only 5’3”. I typically wear a size 8 or 29 and these are my normal size.

Women’s Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans Wild Fable at Target size 8

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The most perfectly cozy and loving the rich brown lounge pajama pants!!! I would size down. I always wear a medium and these are a small.

Womens cozy ribbed lounge pants by Auden - Brown: at Target

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Part Three ✨ The final video in this little series!
Come organize with me as I finish our activity closet and share even more of our favorite learning games, toys, and kids’ activities.
And don’t miss the final reveal — turning our play closet from total chaos to calm, organized, and actually usable 🙌
Saving this for playroom inspo, toy rotation ideas, and Christmas gift ideas 🎄💫

#LTKHome #LTKGiftGuide #LTKmomlife

Part Two of our tried-and-true favorites 🙌
Learning games, activities, crafts, kids’ Bible studies, and toys that keep little minds engaged and happy. Perfect Christmas gift ideas 🎄

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That vintage Christmas vibe without the thrift store hunt 🙌 Target totally nailed the cozy, nostalgic, Grandma-core look this year — wicker trees, plaid frames, embroidered pillows, brass accents… I’m obsessed 🎄

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Christmas gift idea for the doll lover girl 💕 These are such a great price point — especially for younger girls who aren’t quite ready for an heirloom doll like American Girl. Target has the cutest options right now and I’m obsessed 😍

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The perfect toy storage cases for only nine dollars a piece! They remind me of caboodles. We are going to use them for storing L.O.L doll collections, and little Disney collections. Olivia wanted to help make the video.😆

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Vintage vibes Christmas decor! If you’d love to have that Thrifted Christmas look, but you don’t have good thrift stores near you. Here are some new Christmas decor items that look like you’ve had them forever or maybe they’ve been passed down to you!

Target is killing it with the wicker trees and the plaid Christmas frames and embroidered pillows! Give me all the brass accents and candlesticks for a magical Christmas vibe. Loving the twisted candles this year.

Ann and you have to believe me when I tell you this is the best biggest softest most amazing quality blanket you’ll own! If you have some Kohl’s cash, definitely spend it on this. It would be such a good gift idea.

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Best faux fur oversized throw for a cozy Christmas Gift or just for your own home! This is my little reading nook.

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Every winter mom needs this bag! Breathable mesh for wet gear, zipper top, and just-right sizing for snow pants + boots. My kids carry theirs to school daily. No more soggy backpacks! 👏 Do your kids bring their gear back and forth too?
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Our generation collector holiday dolls, the perfect Christmas gift for little girls or just to have a display as part of your Christmas decorations that kids will definitely enjoy! Don’t forget the doll cabin with the snow dripping off of the roof. It’s one of our favorite toys. Target does it again!

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Making boo baskets has become one of my favorite little Halloween traditions 🎃🕸️ Since the kids needed new trick-or-treat buckets this year, I filled them with a few spooky surprises to kick off the weekend! From glow-in-the-dark buckets and Halloween books to slime, cotton candy, and cozy soaps—these baskets are a fun way to start the Halloween excitement early 👻✨

What would you add to your kids’ boo baskets?

#BooBaskets #HalloweenTraditions #MomLife #HalloweenForKids #HalloweenFun #SpookySeason #TrickOrTreat #MomOfTweens #HalloweenIdeas #HalloweenBasket #KidsHalloween #BooBasketIdeas #FestiveFinds #HolidayMagic #FamilyFun

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