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March 12, 2018 by: Marla

5 Minute Toddler Sensory Bin

easy diy toddler sensory bin

Lately, I am all about this super easy (and pretty much free) toddler sensory bin. Need to make dinner? Entertain your toddler while nursing the baby? Sit for a minute? Sensory bin it is! I have a confession. I’m not the Pinterest Mom I thought I was. When my first child was just a baby, I used to ooh and aah over all of the

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November 13, 2017 by: Marla

Free Printable Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

free printable thanksgiving activities for toddlers

Inside: Free Printable Thanksgiving Activities. Need I say more? Between the Macy’s parade and these totally doable crafts, your toddler (or big kid) will be occupied until the turkey is on the table.  Thanksgiving hasn’t even happened yet and I already feel like I ate too many mashed potatoes. Is that even a thing? Can anyone really eat too many mashed potatoes? I mean, can

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February 9, 2017 by: Marla

Easy Valentine’s Day Activities for Toddlers

love monster activity

Inside: Need some Easy Valentine’s Day Activities for Toddlers? We’ve got you covered with these simple, minimal-prep learning, food, and craft activities from Pinterest! Are you really surprised? It’s no secret that I love Pinterest. If I could actually try all of the ideas I’ve saved on there over the years, I would be one happy individual. One of my favorite things to do is

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October 27, 2016 by: Marla

Fall Recipe & Craft Roundup

super easy halloween paper plate craft

This Fall Recipe & Craft Roundup is everything you need to up your game this fall.  Can you feel it? The temperature outside has dropped below 80 degrees and everyone in the South is busting out their light sweaters and doing a happy dance. While we don’t get a *true* fall where we live, we sure can pretend we do. No falling leaves? No problem. All

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October 14, 2016 by: Marla

Easy Halloween Paper Plate Craft for Toddlers

This simple Halloween Paper Plate Craft is perfect for toddlers and little kids. All you need are a few simple, everyday supplies and you’ve got yourself a fun Halloween activity! This paper plate activity is not only super easy, it’s also inexpensive and perfect if you need something fun to do at a moment’s notice. Rainy day? Let’s make paper plate pumpkins! Crabby child? Purple monster faces

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September 23, 2016 by: Marla

How to Host the Ultimate Fall Pinterest Party

Inside: Interested in hosting a Fall Pinterest Party for your mom friends? This is the ultimate fall get-together guide: recipes, crafts, desserts & drinks! Plus ideas for the kids as well. Did you know that throwing a Pinterest Party is an actual thing?   Like, not something I just made up as an excuse to be on Pinterest, but a real, actual thing people do?

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September 12, 2016 by: Marla

Pumpkin Spice Latte Sugar Scrub

This easy DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte Sugar Scrub is the perfect homemade gift for fall! My name is Marla and I have a pumpkin problem. Okay more like a pumpkin spice problem. I’ll admit it, I’m as “basic” as it gets when it comes to fall. Just give me #allthethings pumpkin spice and nobody gets hurt. True story: last year my husband actually had to

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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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