Toddler
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How to Increase Independent Play in Toddlers
Mackenzie is 2.5 years old & she’s just starting to play independently. I wanted to share some of my tips that’s I’ve been using over the past few months. She also started school back in September & I also think this has helped dramatically. These are just a few ideas to help your little one play more independently!
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How to Make Your Own Personalized Menorah
I’ve been waiting to do this with Mackenzie for a while now & she’s finally at an age where she could help me in the process! I’ll break down all the steps we took & everything we needed to make her “Mackenzie” menorah. What you’ll need: a base (I used a 13″ 2×4) sandpaper (if the wood you’re using is rough cut) letter blocks (linking the ones I used here) paint for base (I used acrylic paint) nuts (I went to my local hardware store with Hanukkah candles to make sure I got the right size nut) gorilla glue (linking the exact one I used here) modge podge (this step…
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Wish List for Mackenzie: Holiday Edition 2022
I compiled a list of things I’m eyeing for Mackenzie from us & extended family and wanted to share in case you’re shopping for a 2-4 year old! Everything is linked below: Tonies I’m planning to get Mackenzie some new tonies characters & this carrying case! Tonies Carrying case & other extras Personalized Apron She loves to help out in the kitchen so this would be great Nail Polish I think Mackenzie would LOVE nail polish at this age since she’s starting to notice when I change my nail polish! Patagonia Vest This brand is very expensive for toddler clothing, but this is definitely something that can be passed down…
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Our Fall Adventure Bucket List: Connecticut/North East Edition
Here’s a list of all the things we’ve done during Fall or plan to do this Fall (some are close by & others a a little over an hour away). Apple Picking at Lyman’s Orchard or Bishop’s Orchard Pumpkin Picking at Lyman’s Orchard in Middlefield, CT Little Red Barn at Bishop’s Orchard in Guilford, CT The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island (Entire month of October) The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson, NY (September-November) Silverman’s Farm in Easton, CT What’s on your Fall bucket list?
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Great Fall Outfits & Shoe Ideas For Toddler Girls
Besides all the Target Cat & Jack clothing I bought her for school, here are some other things I’ve gotten for her to wear once it gets cooler! Pink Sweater | Demin Overalls | Pink Sweat Shirt & Pants | Short Sleeve Romper | Blue Flower Sweat Shirt & Pants | Halloween Sweatshirt | Blue Dress | Pumpkin Bubble And here are some new shoes I got for Mackenzie for Fall: AllBirds Lounger Slip Ons | Ten Little Rain Boots | Cat & Jack Parker Sneakers | Converse Sneakers | AllBirds Sneakers | Gap Shearling Boots | Ten Little Sneakers | Black Boots If you’re shopping for your daughter, hopefully…
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Our Connecticut Summer Adventures Round Up
Putting together a list of all the fun summer adventures we had! If you are looking for something to do to wrap up your summer adventures before school begins, check out this list! Pick Your Own @ Lyman Orchards or Bishop’s Orchard (we went many times this summer) Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze (this is closed now, but definitely put it on your list for next summer!) Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, CT (a great place to check out when the weather is yucky) Kidcity Children’s Museum in Middletown, CT (another great activity for a rainy day or super cold days in the winter!) Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island (definitely…
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What You Need For Back To School: Nursery/Preschool Edition
This is going to be Mackenzie’s first year in school & I’ve spent August buying a lot of stuff for her! Since she’s only going to nursery school I didn’t buy a lot of your typical school supplies, but I’ll share what I did buy. Mackenzie is going to school for the morning & will be having lunch there so I needed to buy her stuff for that, but she won’t be napping there so I didn’t need to buy any nap stuff. + backpack– Mackenzie picked out her backpack & my number 1 tip is DO NOT put your child’s name on the outside of their backpack for safety…
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Back To School Tips for First Time Students
Here are just a few things I’m doing to prepare Mackenzie for her first school experience. + getting her used to some of the things she’ll be using/seeing when she’s at school like her lunch box, backpack, shoes & things like that + taking tour of her new school before it begins + asking the director of her school for a picture of her teacher so she can get familiar with her face before school begins + reading books that are age appropriate like Daniel Tiger Goes to School & A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon + preparing myself for the separation. I’ve only ever been on the other side…
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Indoor Toddler Activities For When You Can’t Go Outside
Below you’ll find a list of some of my favorite indoor activities, which are especially great for rainy days! If you have a toddler like mine who loves the rain, you’ll still want to get outside, as long as it’s safe, for some fresh air & puddle jumping! These are activities that you can most likely do with the stuff you already have around your house: Fill a bowl with soapy water & give your kid bowls, cups, & spoons Make a fort with couch cushions & blankets or use a nugget or play couch you have Create an obstacle course with things you have in your home (painters tape…
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A List of Kenzie’s Current Favorite Board Books at Age 2
Most of these we’ve been reading to her for over a year now & she still love them. Repetition may seem silly or boring, but to your little one it’s so important! Kenzie’s current favorite board books: (All of these books are linked to bookshop.org, where you are helping small bookstores with every purchase. You can also search specific book stores if you have one in mind) Brilliant Baby Plays Music Everything Is Mama (this is a great book to read to introduce simple vocabulary, it’s been great for us) Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada Rainbow Love Mommy, I Love You (she loves all the different tabs, spinner,…