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Allie Walld

Allie Walld

Allie is a fraternal twin. She is also a mom of identical twin boys and an auntie to a set of fraternal twins. Her favorite movie is Back to the Future and her favorite actor is Tom Hanks. She sings and plays bass guitar in a band with her husband, and when she’s not reading or playing word games, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking imperial cookies. Connect with TwinsyTwins on Instagram and Facebook.

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High-Tech Teddy Bears Arriving This Summer
Cuddly Companion

High-Tech Teddy Bears Arriving This Summer

Allie Walld

This summer, your kids could have a cuddly new companion that will keep them connected with their loved ones. Announced at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week, Hubble the Bear is a smart communicator that combines connection, safety, and screen-free fun. With Hubble the Bear, children are able to securely exchange messages in real-time with friends and...

How to Know When it's Time to Switch Your Twins From Cribs to Big Kid Beds
They’re Growing Up

How to Know When it's Time to Switch Your Twins From Cribs to Big Kid Beds

Allie Walld

There's nothing more magical than getting a full night's sleep after you've welcomed twins into your family. Yes, the first few months are filled with chaotic schedules and endless loops of wake-feed-pump-sleep-repeat, leading to complete and utter exhaustion for parents—but once your babies are old enough to move into their own bedroom and you've done sleep training, you can win your...

These Smart Headphones Offer Screen-Free Entertainment for Your Kids
Storytime Upgraded

These Smart Headphones Offer Screen-Free Entertainment for Your Kids

Allie Walld

If your kids enjoy storytime but like to go off on their own to read, then StoryPhones could be just the device to take their joy for storytelling to a whole new level. StoryPhones are an award-winning smart headphone for kids that offer screen-free entertainment, providing a magical and educational audio experience for young listeners. An independent device, StoryPhones are the world...

A Winter Weather Accessory for Kids That Everyone Forgets
Snug and Warm

A Winter Weather Accessory for Kids That Everyone Forgets

Allie Walld

Where we live, it gets downright frigid from early January until the end of February. We're talkin' lows of -30° C (-22° F), easy, with wind chills that make it feel as glacial outside as -40° C (-40° F). Even on warmer days, -20° C (-4° F) makes a person feel cold quickly, but when you have two little toddlers who want to burn off some energy like no tomorrow and they want to do it...

The Top 10 Wellness Hacks to Build Immunity & Soothe Your Babies
Help Your Babies Thrive

The Top 10 Wellness Hacks to Build Immunity & Soothe Your Babies

Allie Walld

As the holidays are winding down and we head into the new year, you're likely looking back on your celebratory gatherings with a smile on your face and fond memories of the time you spent together. And now that we're about a week past the festivities, you may also notice that you or someone in your family might be feeling under the weather or seems to be coming down with something. No...

This Leak-Proof Lunch Kit is a Must-Have for Busy Parents & Kids On-the-Go
Makes Life Easier

This Leak-Proof Lunch Kit is a Must-Have for Busy Parents & Kids On-the-Go

Allie Walld

If, as a parent, one of your new year's resolutions is to get more organized and hit the ground running when it comes to running out the door with your kids first thing in the morning, then the Bentgo Kids Chill Lunch Box is just what you're looking for. As a mom of twins, the idea of prepping daycare meals and snacks for two toddlers who will eat loads of food one day and then hardly...

’Twas the Day Before Christmas: When There's Too Much to Do
There Arose Such a Clatter

’Twas the Day Before Christmas: When There's Too Much to Do

Allie Walld

'Twas the day before Christmas, There was so much to do, But one baby didn't nap, No wait, make that two. * There were presents to wrap, And cookies to frost, A whole house to clean, But their best toys are lost. * There were stockings to hang, And dishes to wash, Cards to sign off on, What's this spill? Oh my gosh. * There's vacuuming to finish, And mantles to dust,...

Ten Easy Ways to Keep Your Toddlers Busy Indoors During Cold Winter Months
Indoor Fun

Ten Easy Ways to Keep Your Toddlers Busy Indoors During Cold Winter Months

Allie Walld

Did you know that today is the Winter Solstice? In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of darkness in the year. After today, you may notice the days gradually get longer as we head toward Spring. Yay, for more sunlight and the countdown to warmer weather. Even so, it will still be quite cold for the foreseeable future, at least...

Don’t Drop the Ball When the Ball Drops: Ringing in a New Year with Babies
Cue Up Auld Lang Syne

Don’t Drop the Ball When the Ball Drops: Ringing in a New Year with Babies

Allie Walld

As the year winds down, you may be reminiscing on the moments you've shared with your twins over the last many months. The first year with twins can be exhausting and challenging. It can also be incredibly exhilarating and rewarding. The end of the year marks a milestone for you and your babies as you prepare for the beginning of another year. It's a milestone you can celebrate...

The Icing on Top: A Timeless Recipe for Perfect Imperial Cookies Every Time
A Holiday Tradition

The Icing on Top: A Timeless Recipe for Perfect Imperial Cookies Every Time

Allie Walld

Every Christmas, without fail, I pull out my cookbook and flip it to the well-worn page that houses a timeless recipe for Imperial cookies. They're my specialty. Boy, they're a lot of work, but the spark of excitement I see on my family members' faces when they glimpse what I've brought to our family gathering makes it all worthwhile. I started making Imperials because they hold a...

For All the Good Girls & Boys: Stocking Stuffers Your Toddlers Will Love
No Lumps of Coal Here

For All the Good Girls & Boys: Stocking Stuffers Your Toddlers Will Love

Allie Walld

In our household, Christmas is one of our favorite holidays. We start decorating about six weeks before December 25, slowly transitioning various areas all over our abode into Yuletide nooks and Kris Kringle crannies. By mid-December, there are only a handful of finishing touches left to incorporate that make it feel like Christmas in our home. Baking cookies for friends and family...

Farewell Frustration: A Simple Way to Make Opening Gifts Easy for Toddlers
That's a Wrap

Farewell Frustration: A Simple Way to Make Opening Gifts Easy for Toddlers

Allie Walld

When your kids get to be old enough to be excited for Christmas and everything that comes with it, you unlock a new level of fun and exuberance, as you sit back to watch your little ones experience brand-new things for the first time. One of those things is opening presents. Whether it's for the holidays or turning another year older, your children will receive gifts that have been...

How to Quickly & Easily Remove Your Toddlers’ Crayon Doodles From Your Wall
My Walls!

How to Quickly & Easily Remove Your Toddlers’ Crayon Doodles From Your Wall

Allie Walld

If it's happened to you, you're eerily familiar with the unique quality of the sound. The soft tap followed by a long pull with a slightly hollow timbre. The noise that takes a moment to register in your mind because you pause for a few seconds to wonder why it sounds that way. You know that what your twins are doing should sound more staccato-like while they're working on their...

The Cutest Sleepers to Get You and Your Twins into the Holiday Spirit
Time to Celebrate

The Cutest Sleepers to Get You and Your Twins into the Holiday Spirit

Allie Walld

I don't know about you, but I get excited for all of the holidays my twins get to experience for the first time. Maybe it's because there are two of them, so it's extra cute seeing double the celebratory outfits. Or, maybe I just love holidays and my babies wonder why they must don certain outfits on certain days of the year. Now that we've passed the major milestone holidays for...

The 10 Best Black Friday Deals on Baby Gear for Canadians in 2024
Epic Deals

The 10 Best Black Friday Deals on Baby Gear for Canadians in 2024

Allie Walld

Whether you're welcoming your twins shortly or already have multiples running around your home, you do not want to miss out on the amazing deals that are available for this Black Friday. There are tons of savings on baby gear across the board—way more than can be featured in an article—but here are 10 of the biggest deals on items that will come in handy with your little ones. If you'...

Seven Snuggly Ways to Keep Your Kids Cozy & Warm This Winter
Time to Cozy Up

Seven Snuggly Ways to Keep Your Kids Cozy & Warm This Winter

Allie Walld

With the end of November nearing and the daily high dropping by a handful of degrees every day, you may be thinking about ways to keep your little ones warm during the chilly winter months. Your heat-seeking toddlers have probably already figured out that the coziest spot is wherever they're snuggled up to mom or dad, and I have to agree, there's something special about logging those...

The Top 12 Things to Get Your Family into the Christmas Spirit in 2024
Countdown to Christmas

The Top 12 Things to Get Your Family into the Christmas Spirit in 2024

Allie Walld

Listening to your favorite Christmas song for the first time each year. Hanging the first decoration up on the tree. Baking Christmas goodies with your family or friends. Flipping the switch on your lights à-la Clark Griswold. Whatever kicks off the holiday season in your household likely has special meaning and sentimental memories tied to it. There are many things you can do...

Raising Readers & Building Brains: Tips for Nurturing Early Literacy Skills
Word Power

Raising Readers & Building Brains: Tips for Nurturing Early Literacy Skills

Allie Walld

Words are powerful. They give our world meaning and help us communicate with those around us. In order to be able to communicate, we need to embrace literacy and take the time to teach our children early literacy skills, from reading and writing, to speaking and listening. These skills will then continue to develop and flourish as they grow. According to National Literacy Trust,...

The Best Baby Shower Gifts (That Nobody Thinks to Ask For)
Now That’s Handy

The Best Baby Shower Gifts (That Nobody Thinks to Ask For)

Allie Walld

When you're making your baby registry, the list of things you'll need for your twins is lengthy. (Check out our list of what you'll actually need two of, here.) The things you'll use often are probably top-of-mind: Bottles and a warmer, a sterilizer, a breastfeeding pillow, a double-stroller, soothers, onesies. Then, there are the things you don't use every day and may not even need...

Easy Tips to Control Your Blood Sugar When You Have Gestational Diabetes
How Sweet It Is

Easy Tips to Control Your Blood Sugar When You Have Gestational Diabetes

Allie Walld

While there are oh-so-many sweet things about being pregnant, the idea of having to possibly deal with gestational diabetes certainly isn't one of them. If you develop gestational diabetes, monitoring your blood glucose level multiple times each day can become a daunting but very important task. Developing diabetes while pregnant can lead to adverse perinatal outcomes, including...

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