Mamas… this week was A LOT.
Both kids were off daycare, life felt chaotic, and just to keep things interesting, I even had a little fender bender thrown into the mix because apparently the universe decided I needed some extra “character building.” So when a package from Little Explorers Toy Shop arrived at my door, it honestly felt like the sweetest reminder that good people still exist.And this is exactly why I’ll always shout about supporting local mom-owned businesses. 💛The Story Behind Little Explorers Toy ShopLittle Explorers Toy Shop was started by two South African working moms, Lelani and Zelda, after a simple Grade R entrepreneur’s day project for one of their children unexpectedly turned into a full business.How amazing is that?! Their brand is built around meaningful play, educational fun, and toys they’d actually buy for their own children — and as a mom, that matters to me.You can genuinely feel the heart behind what they do.The Kids Were Obsessed 😍Jack absolutely loved the magnetic drawing board and even spelled his own name on it (cue the proud mom tears 🥹).
Emma-Rose was equally obsessed with her goodies… and confession time: I may have spent way too long playing with the magnetic board myself because wow… unexpectedly therapeutic.It’s honestly such a win finding toys that keep little hands busy and encourage learning and creativity at the same time.The Part That Really Got Me…What truly touched me though was their generosity.They gifted extra toys for the little ones in my feeding scheme. That kind of kindness deserves support. Full stop.In a world where so many businesses are just focused on sales, it means something when people genuinely care about community and making a difference.Affordable, Educational & Created by Moms Who Get ItAnd the cherry on top? Their toys are actually affordable — because we all know parenting is expensive enough already So if you’re looking for: