Activities
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Great Toys to Keep Toddlers Busy in the Car
Sharing what I have in the car for Mackenzie to keep her busy (when she’s not using her iPad)! These are all some what small toys that she can easily use on her own in her car seat. Mess Free Coloring Melissa & Doug Surprise Ink Imagine Ink Buckle Toy– we have something very similar from our Lovevery kit that Mackenzie currently loves to play with. It has also kept her from playing with the chest clip on her car seat which she has figured out how to open herself! Pop Tubes Poke a Dot Books Travel Magna Doodle Busy Board Dimpl Toy Stickers– I am definitely not recommending you…
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Sharing Two Great Learning Towers for Toddlers
Once Mackenzie was old enough I knew I wanted to get her involved in the kitchen so I wanted to find a great learning tower for her so she could join me at the island. I had some things I was looking for when trying to pick a learning tower: It had to grow with her so it needed to have a platform that moved to different heights (this took quite a few out of the running for me) Small footprint so it didn’t get in the way ( I considered one that folds up, but was also fine with one that stayed out at all times) Learning towers are…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Toddlers
Sharing some cute & easy Valentine’s Day cards you can do with your toddler with just a few things! Potato Stamping This is one craft that can get messy ( but don’t worry, if you don’t want something messy I’ve got a couple more ideas below) What You’ll Need: potatoes knife heart cookie cutter paint heavy cardstock paper scissors (if you want to cut out a heart from the larger paper) Step 1: I used a potato, knife, & a heart shaped cookie cutter to make a stamp. Step 2: Then we used the heart stamps above to create these valentines Step 3: Once dry I cut out larger hearts!…
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Awesome Winter Activities for Toddlers
Things to do INSIDE your home: Set up a scavenger hunt Set up an obstacle course Bake with your little one (tips for baking without getting overwhelmed) Build a fort Sensory play Popsicle bath Dance party Set up an arts & crafts project Play dough Things to do OUTSIDE your home: If there’s snow, go sledding, build a fort, build a snowman Set up an obstacle course Find a park to take your little one to Outdoor scavenger hunt Check out your local children’s museum Visit a local farm Visit your local library Go for a walk Set up outdoor sensory play that is MESSY! Chalk on driveway or sidewalk…
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How to Bake With a Toddler Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Greg and I love to bake so it’s only right we get Mackenzie comfortable in the kitchen at a young age! I’ve only just begun to include Mackenzie in what I’m baking, but I have a few tips for you so you don’t become overwhelmed in the kitchen with your toddler: + If your toddler helps you put the ingredients in the bowl, rather than measuring out each ingredient with them, get all your ingredients out and measured before you begin. I like to put all pre-measured ingredients in different bowls so Mackenzie can help me add them as needed. + If your child is older and you want them…
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How to Make a Handprint Ornament with Model Magic
Sharing how easy it is to create an extra special ornament for your Christmas tree and a great way to watch your baby grow (insert crying face). I can’t believe how small her hand was in September 2020 compared to the size of her hand now! You’ll need: + model magic + rolling pin + parchment paper + circle cookie cutter + straw + thin ribbon or string Step 1: Place model magic between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it out to your desired thickness. Step 2: Use cookie cutter to cut out a circle. Use a straw to punch a hole at the top of the circle.…
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What You Need For Your Kids to Have Fun in The Snow
I put together a list of fun toys and kits that will make playing in the snow much more fun! Any of these would also make great holiday gifts! Pull Sled | Saucer Sled | Infant Sled | 2 Person Sled | Snowball Maker | Duck Snowball Maker | Snowman Kit with Striped Scarf | Snowman Kit with Red Scarf
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Different Ways to Use Painters Tape with Toddlers
I had no idea you could use painters tape in so many different ways with your toddler! I’m going to share a few different activities I’ve done with Mackenzie over the past couple of weeks. Some worked her bigger muscles (gross motor) & some worked her smaller muscles (fine motor skills). I used this painters tape from amazon & these animals to do these activities with Mackenzie. 1.Wall Animal Rescue: I used small pieces of painters tape to put the animals on the all. Mackenzie had to stand at the wall and get the animals off. I like doing this type of activity where she has to stand at the…
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Most Helpful Instagram Accounts for First Time Moms
I created this blog post back when I started this blog, but I’m updating it now to reflect all the awesome accounts I follow on instagram: Pregnancy/Postpartum/Breastfeeding/Formula @bemybreastfriend @mommy.labornurse @karrie_locher @milkymamallc @theformulamom Feeding/Starting Solids @solidstarts @babyledweanteam @feedinglittles Babies/Toddlers Development @milestones.and.motherhood @biglittlelearners @jenniemonness @speechsisters @biglittlefeelings Survival Swimming in CT @infantaquaticsCT Classes @mygymorangect @musicalfolk Play Activities & Crafts & Sensory Play @thecreativelearningco @hillkitco @the_dough_project @montessoridadsway @kidssensoryplay @inspiremyplay @inspired_little_learners @7daysofplay @mothercould @busytoddler Car Seat Safety @safeintheseat