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Everything We Have to Get Our Two Year Old Out on The Ski Hill
Base Layers- REI Base Layer Top & REI Base Layer Pants (super soft & stretchy material) Patagonia Base Layer Top & Patagonia Base Layer Pants Mid Layers- LL Bean Fleece Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants Spyder Quarter Zip Socks– We went with Euro socks because they aren’t made of wool & Mackenzie has very sensitive skin & these are very soft! 4XXXX Small is perfect for her & will probably last a couple of seasons. Bibs- They’re expensive but, I like these bibs because they are adjustable & we’ve gotten 2 seasons so far out of them! Coat– This is very similar to the coat Mackenzie is wearing now. This…
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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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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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Great Christmas and Winter Books for Babies and Toddlers
It’s December which means Christmas is almost here and so is the Winter season, so I’ve linked some books for both Christmas time & Winter to read with your little one! Where is Baby’s Christmas Present– Great lift-the-flap book! Where’s Santa Clause? – I love felt lift-the-flap books! They don’t rip like a traditional lift-the-flap book which is great for young kiddos! Babies Love Christmas– Another great lift-the-flap book, which simple words and pictures on each page! You’re My Little Christmas Cookie– we have this one for Hanukkah too & its very cute! Construction Site: Merry and Bright– As a preschool teacher I loved all the Construction Site series, so…
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My Scariest Moment As a Parent So Far, Parenting Fail Big Time
I don’t enjoy that I’m writing this post, but I wanted to share it because of how crappy this situation made me feel and how much blame I put on myself even though, in the end my daughter was fine. Also, I’m sharing this because I feel like there aren’t enough stories out there showing that we make mistakes as parents, we’re not perfect and it’s okay to make a mistake, but learn from your mistakes and grow. Last week, we went on a walk in Vermont and I didn’t think it was too cold for Mackenzie to join. Oh boy was I wrong! The temperature was in the 20’s…
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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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Winter Things I Needed For My 16 Month Old
You’ll find outwear, clothing, & accessories on this list below that I got for Mackenzie, who is 16 months old right now, to use this winter. Outwear: Winter Jacket | Bibs | Fleece Jacket Clothing: Fleece Long Sleeve & Pants | Medium Base Layer Top | Medium Base Layer Pants Winter Accessories: Winter Boots | Shearling Boots | Knit Mitten | Long Zip Mittens | Socks | Winter Knit Hat * My cousin told me about the Sorel Winter boots and said that they open completely so it’s so easy to get your child’s foot in * The Burton Mittens zip all the way up so it’s easy to get…
