We have officially hit the two-month mark of sheltering in place and I am unapologetic about the daily TV watching that occurs in our home. Although I am incredibly hands-on with my children most of the time, I have no objection to them watching a little TV each day. We do have a few stipulations,… Read More TV Rules for Kids That Are Easy to Enforce
Rainbow cereal bracelets are a colorful snack that your kids will love to make (and eat)! We originally made these bracelets with St. Patrick’s Day in mind, but they really are fantastic anytime your little ones want a yummy, wearable snack! All you need is cereal and pipe cleaners! We got our Fruit Rounds at… Read More Rainbow Cereal Bracelets
I tried to think of a really clever title for this activity, but “Valentine’s Day Stamp Table” pretty much sums it up! All I did was tape a big piece of paper to the girls’ table, write on it with markers, and give them stamps to trace the letters and shapes. It’s another engaging way… Read More Valentine’s Day Stamp Table
Thank you Brainiac™ Kids for sponsoring this post. Brain food kids want to eat! One of my goals as a parent is to raise independent children. Although my daughters are only four and two, I give them plenty of opportunities to practice doing things by themselves so that they can develop confidence in their abilities.… Read More How to Set Up a Snack Shelf for Your Kids
This shop has been compensated by Dial®. #ShopDialAtWalmart #sponsored One of the best activities you can do with a child is art! It’s so simple, but there are a ton of benefits! Art promotes creativity, builds dexterity, and is a wonderful outlet for self-expression. The best part is that you can do art with kids… Read More How to Do Art with Kids and Build a Healthier Community
Thank you KiwiCo for sponsoring this post. Visit KiwiCo’s website to find the right crate for your child! I was first introduced to STEAM as a teacher, but if you’re a parent and have started exploring educational avenues for your child, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the acronym, too. As our generation becomes more… Read More The Best STEAM Activities for Kids to Do at Home
Before I even had kids, I knew that I wanted to create a Montessori playroom in our home! I studied the Montessori method in college and have always loved how it fosters a child’s inquisitive nature. This post is sponsored by Monti Kids, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What is… Read More How to Set up a Montessori Playroom at Home
I recently shared cotton ball painting on Instagram and I got such a great reaction that I wanted to talk about it a little more here! Cotton ball painting is a simple activity and it works especially great for toddlers and preschoolers! Goose and Belle love doing art projects and this usually keeps them busy… Read More Cotton Ball Painting: Fun Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers
This year, I’ve been noticing more mommies resolving to have a tidy home (thanks, Marie Kondo), but there’s one question that I keep hearing: How do you clean up your house when you have kids? We all know that kids are masters at creating clutter so what are we to do about the messes they… Read More 5 Strategies to Teach Your Children to Clean Up
