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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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August 24, 2023 by: Marla

4 Year Old Homeschool Schedule & Routine 

4 year old homeschool and routine

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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June 11, 2023 by: Marla

3 Year Old Preschool Activities at Home

3 year old preschool activities at home

Inside: Looking to do 3 year old preschool activities at home? Today I’m sharing my favorite activity ideas to include in your 3 year old’s daily routine.  Life with a 3 year old can be challenging, right?  You’ve just come out of the twos and your toddler is likely talking and asserting themselves more. Their fine motor and gross motor skills have further improved and

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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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January 31, 2022 by: Marla

How to Make a Toddler Morning Basket (+ Easy Ideas!)

Inside: Transform your morning routine with a toddler morning basket. The best part? You can use items you already have and make your morning easier at the same time! For all the times your toddler has asked for 816.23 things before 7 AM…  TODDLER MORNING BASKET to the rescue. It’s as easy as loading up a basket with 4-5 different things (you already have) that

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October 20, 2021 by: Marla

Best Sensory Toys for 6 Month Olds

best sensory toys for 6 month olds

Inside: This baby subscription box has the most dynamic sensory toys for 6 month olds. These Montessori-inspired toys are perfect for fine motor development and keeping baby entertained! One thing no one really tells you when you become a mom is that you don’t need all the things (especially when it comes to toys). After 3 kids I’ve definitely learned a couple of important tips:

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September 10, 2021 by: Marla

My 4 Year Old’s Daily Routine

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Inside: Learn our best tips and ideas for your 4 year old’s daily routine. Find out what to do with your 4 year old all day, plus how to structure your day around Pre-K or preschool at home. Congrats, mama. You made it through the 3s and 4 is looking okay right about now.  Now at four years old, your child can probably do all

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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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