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April 26, 2025 by: Marla

Smart Storage & Organization Ideas for Summer with Kids

smart summer storage and organization ideas

Inside: these genius storage & organization ideas for summer will keep all of your kid’s things organized all summer long!  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Summer is here and it’s time to get organized! I know summer and organization don’t exactly sound like they go hand in hand, but as a mom of 3, I thrive

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March 16, 2025 by: Marla

The Ultimate Guide to Play Dough (Recipes, Storage & Activities)

the ultimate guide to all things play dough

Inside: All things play dough, all in one place! Get my easy recipes for homemade play dough, how to organize & store your supplies, plus simple activities for toddlers and preschoolers. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Love it or hate, play dough is one of the easiest sensory activities to have on hand.  I get that

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January 13, 2024 by: Marla

10 Minute Timer Challenge: Decluttering for Stay at Home Moms

10 minute timer challenge | decluttering for stay at home moms

Inside: How much can you actually get done in 10 minutes? This month we’re going to take on the 10 minute timer decluttering challenge and find out!  Every home has that drawer. You know the one. Packed to the brim with who knows what.  It’s the only place in the house to find a pen, a rubber band, maybe a random tool or some paper

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October 20, 2023 by: Marla

Fun Christmas Snack Boards for Kids

best christmas snack boards for kids

Inside: Let’s make simple Christmas Snack Boards for Kids! I’ll show you how to make a Christmas Eve Charcuterie Board and a Christmas Morning Breakfast board. Today I’m sharing an easy way to create a little bit of Christmas magic for kids, without having to spend hours in the kitchen.  Last holiday season was the first time I tried making these boards and it instantly

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October 6, 2023 by: Marla

Morning Busy Boxes for Toddlers

daily busy boxes for toddlers

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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July 13, 2023 by: Marla

How to Pack a Snack and Lunch for Kindergarten

how to pack a snack and a lunch for kindergarten

Inside: Need to send in a snack and lunch for Kindergarten this school year? I’ll show you how to pack both and keep everything cold and separated!  Starting Kindergarten feels like a huge milestone, mostly because it is! Your former preschooler may have been home with you more and now you’re sending them off for a full day of school (and full of worry about

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April 28, 2023 by: Marla

How to Have an Organized Summer with Kids

how to have an organized summer with kids

Inside: Let’s have an organized summer! AKA: Less stress, more fun. With my 3 kids home all summer, it’s an absolute necessity to be organized and have systems in place to make summer with little kids run smoothly. Today I’m going to show you exactly how I do it!  Summer is obviously a magical time.  Vacations, kids off school, watermelon season, pool & beach trips,

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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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