If you’re a parent, then you’re likely used to your kid telling you they want something new & shiny...

24/7/365

While my baby girl doesn’t ask for things often, when she fixates on a new activity or toy, you better believe she wants everything that’s in its orbit. 

For the past couple of months, my daughter’s list of wants has been pretty specific, which has made my life a whole heck of a lot easier, especially with her birthday coming up. Because neither my husband nor I are the type of people to wait till special occasions to buy things, knowing what she’s obsessing over at any given moment has also meant we can just shop for her on a whim and surprise her throughout the year. 

Personally, I am always looking for ways to keep her entertained & occupied without exerting too many mental calories on my part, and because she’s just a super independent kid, I try my best to nurture that with the different things we buy her. 

So what does my soon to be five year old have her eyes on these days?

American Girl (Wellie Wishers) | Lego | Melissa & Doug | Disney

Some of these are items that we’ve already gotten her, some are to compliment some of what she already owns, and others are variations to what she has because she wants more. What I love about the things that my daughter loves is that they’re a mix of toys from brain building to cosplay to just plain ol toddler fun...and all without breaking the bank (which is subjective, I know, but you get my drift). 

The great thing about shopping this way — building on ad hoc versus random purchases of all the things — is that we don’t have to shop often. Nothing “replaces” anything, but instead, everything works together while still letting her blossom creatively.

Happy Shopping!