I am from AP, India. Currently residing in Cleveland, OH

Why did you start this space?

Dreaming loud is the outlet of my dreams/ my other passions in life. I started this space as a medium to document by journey towards the lifestyle I dream of that is both green and glamorous.

Is blogging your full-time Job?

No. It feels like it though! I am a full-time software developer and I work every minute I don’t spend on my current job.

Who takes your pictures?

All pictures in the blog and other social medias like Instagram and Facebook are either taken by my best friend Lakki or by myself using a tripod; unless stated otherwise.

What Camera and Lens do you use?

I use Canon Mark III 5D and 50mm prime lens for all my pictures.

Are all products you mention are 100% natural?

I strive to pick all organic products but not all the time, the products mentioned are 100% organic but definitely a certified natural alternative over synthetic products with no parabens, fillers and other harmful ingredients like the ones mentioned in my ingredients to avoid list. All my homemade recipes are 100% natural

What does c/o mean in your posts?

c/o means “courtesy of”, this products are sent by companies as a gift to review or style them in outfits.

Do you get paid for the beauty products you review?

I am not paid for doing any product review. They are all picked by me and all reviews are my honest opinions. If ever a company reach out to me in future, I assure to stand for what I believe and continue to give my honest opinions. Gift products will be disclosed in the post as c/o

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As the name speaks for itself, these are quick to make, vegetarian or vegan, healthy and require less utensils (all I care about..). These recipes are either exclusive to DL or done my altering the original recipes to make them hassle free and lazy friendly.

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Best Puzzles For 2-Year Old's

In this blog post, we will explore some of the Best Puzzles For 2-Year Old’s!

As a parent, you might wonder what kind of activities you can provide for your toddler that are both entertaining and educational. Puzzles are a great way to do just that! However, finding the right puzzles for the right age can be daunting. In this blog post, I am sharing the best puzzles for 2-year-olds.

You can begin introducing basic peg puzzles to your child before they reach 12 months of age. Since my toddler loves puzzles, I frequently seek out a more advanced puzzle to challenge him. We initially began with single-shape peg puzzles when he was 7-8 months old, and he has now progressed to solving jigsaw puzzles with some help. It’s truly delightful to witness his puzzle-solving abilities evolve and develop.

Puzzles are a fun and engaging way to help 2-year-olds develop important skills. They can help with hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, fine motor skills, shape and color recognition, concentration, and patience. So next time you’re looking for an activity for your little one, consider trying out the following puzzle!

Below is the order of how I introduced puzzles to him, starting at six months.

Best Puzzles For 2 Year Old’s

Best Puzzles For 2-Year Old's by top US mom blog Dreaming Loud

Peg Puzzles

These puzzles have large, easy-to-grasp pieces or knobs that fit into corresponding cutouts on a wooden board. They come in various themes, such as animals, vehicles, and household objects. They encourage problem-solving skills as the little one figures out which piece fits into the shape and strengthens vocabulary.

We started with basic shapes puzzles starting with this single shape peg puzzle when he was 7-8 months old to this Peg shape puzzle board at 12-13 months. I also recommend these Montessori cylinder blocks, which teach them visual discrimination of high and low, big and small. Here are a few puzzles to consider

Shape Sorting and stacking Puzzles.

Shape sorting and stacking puzzles are great for matching and stacking shapes and preparing the little one for the jigsaw and complex puzzles.

We started with this shape sorter activity cube, and now I introduced this advanced shape sorter great for developing fine motor control and eye-hand coordination.

Matching Puzzles

When V was 18 months old, he would recognize if he wore the same color dress as my husband or me. We took this as a sign to introduce matching activities and puzzles to him. Matching puzzles are a great way to help 2-year-olds develop their problem-solving and visual recognition skills. You can introduce several matching puzzles, from color matching to animal, letter, image, and number matching.

Download the above DIY Pattern matching puzzle HERE

V loves this Animal family-matching puzzle and DIY Pattern matching puzzle, which is also improving his vocabulary and image recognition. The animal matching puzzle is helping him learn about animals and their offspring.

2-4 Piece Puzzle

2-4 piece or jigsaw puzzles are advanced puzzles that require combining multiple pieces to form a picture. They provide a fun and educational experience to toddlers. It can help develop essential skills such as problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, cognitive development, patience, and persistence.

Start with wooden puzzles with a few pieces, such as these, and increase the number of pieces as your little one gains confidence.

The Puzzles shown in the picture are this and this

Advanced Jumbo Floor Puzzles

These are 28-32 piece jumbo floor puzzles. These are advanced for two years but if they are showing interest, why not introduce it? The puzzle pieces are big, making it easier for little hands to pick them up.