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September 17, 2024 by: Marla

Fall Preschool Activities at Home

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Inside: Easy Fall Preschool Activities you can do at home with your toddler! Sensory play, learning activities, fine motor work and more! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. If you’ll be at home with your toddler or preschool-aged child this Fall, these simple activities will be a game-changer for your daily routine. Being at home with a toddler

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July 16, 2024 by: Marla

Preschool Bento Box Lunch Ideas 

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Inside: Starting preschool this year and no idea what to pack for lunch? These easy preschool Bento box lunch ideas will be your new go-to ideas all school year long!  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Is packing lunch for kids a full-time job?  Because sometimes it kinda feels like one 😀 That being said, one thing

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March 23, 2024 by: Marla

10 Spring Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers (Indoor & Outdoor)

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Inside: Today we’re sharing our go-to Spring Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers. Whether you need ideas for indoor activities or outdoor activities, we’ve got you covered with these simple ideas your kids will want on repeat! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. All activities must be done under adult supervision. You guys know I love a theme,

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February 5, 2024 by: Marla

Healthy On the Go Toddler Snacks (Snack Boxes)

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Inside: Favorite healthy on-the-go toddler snacks, plus how to pack a snack box, and my favorite snack boxes on Amazon! Whether you need snack ideas for daycare, preschool or just while you’re out and about with your toddler throughout the week, I’ve got some simple ideas for you! Let’s chat healthy snacks for toddlers and preschoolers… Why a snack box? Whenever I head out, I

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October 6, 2023 by: Marla

Morning Busy Boxes for Toddlers

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Inside: Let’s make morning busy boxes for a toddler! This game-changing idea will have them actually engaged and playing with their toys.  Mornings are undoubtedly a tricky time with a toddler.  You have a tiny human who has immediate needs, plus your own needs, and maybe a baby or older siblings as well? Suddenly you need to be making breakfast, holding them, reading 97 books,

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August 24, 2023 by: Marla

4 Year Old Homeschool Schedule & Routine 

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Inside: If you’re looking to homeschool your 4 year old this year, you’re in the right place! Today we’re going to walk step-by-step through a simple, doable 4 year old homeschool schedule and routine. I feel like I say this about every age, but 4 years old really is a magical age.  4 year olds are able to do more than they could at 3.

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February 21, 2023 by: Marla

Morning Baskets for Preschoolers (3 & 4 Year Olds)

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Inside: Wondering how you can occupy your preschooler in the morning without TV? Today I’m sharing my favorite morning routine hack: morning baskets! We’ll use easy preschool unit themes to create morning baskets for preschoolers (ages 3 and 4). Morning Baskets are my favorite way to start the day with a preschooler.  If you’re new to the idea of using a morning basket, the post

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My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for 2 weeks? Instead of wondering “how do I keep my kids busy over Winter Break?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but festive!) daily winter break … [Read More...]

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What I Fed My Family This Week (Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas)

Inside: easy, healthy, kid-friendly meal ideas from my family of 5 AKA what I fed my kids this week. If you’re in need of ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks to lunches & weeknight dinners … [Read More...]

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