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March 17, 2020 by: Marla

Hands-On Activities for 4 Year Olds

Inside: These hands-on activities for 4 year olds are perfect for rainy days, quiet time, or preschool at home. If your preschooler loves tactile, sensory activities, we’ve got you covered with these easy ideas you can do at home! Whether you’re doing preschool at home, or looking for screen-free ways to entertain your 4 year old, I’ve got you covered. Have you ever wondered: “What

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February 12, 2020 by: Marla

Toddler Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule for a 2 Year Old

2 Year Old meal ideas & feeding schedule

Inside: In need of some easy toddler meal ideas? What about snacks and when to feed your toddler these meals and snacks? Let me help you simplify feeding your toddler with these healthy meal ideas and a sample toddler feeding schedule. If you’re looking for simple, nutritious and most importantly, *realistic* toddler meal ideas, you’re in the right place. *Updated in 2024 with some new

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December 3, 2019 by: Marla

Daily Activities to do with a One Year Old

Inside: These daily activities are *perfect* for a one year old. Make the transition from days with a baby to days with a toddler easier with these simple (and free!) activities you can do at home. Plus, find ideas for daily outings with your toddler.  Let’s be honest: how annoying is it when people (especially random strangers) tell you “it goes by so fast!” –

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November 12, 2019 by: Marla

DIY Christmas Cookie Play Dough Kit

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This easy DIY Christmas Cookie Play Dough Kit makes the perfect homemade gift this holiday season. Toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids will LOVE receiving their own holiday play dough set. It’s been a while since we’ve shared a DIY post around here. Mostly because we’ve been busy chatting about 2 year old’s not listening and what to do with said 2 year old all day.

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August 8, 2019 by: Marla

Make-Ahead Preschool Lunch Ideas (No Reheating Required!)

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Your kids will love these easy, make-ahead preschool lunch ideas! Perfect for daycare, preschool or even on-the-go. Inside you’ll get our best tips for packing a lunch for your preschooler, plus after school snack ideas, best lunch gear, and essential tips for packing a picky eater’s lunchbox! Are you in back-to-school mode? Oh man, am I ever. This year my oldest daughter is starting Pre-K

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May 27, 2019 by: Marla

8 Month Old Baby-Led Weaning Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule

Inside: get easy 8 month old baby-led weaning meal ideas, a sample feeding schedule, plus a free printable meal plan! So you’ve successfully started baby-led weaning at 6 months, and your baby is doing well with simple first foods. Avocado? Banana? Sweet potato? Yes. Yes. And Yes. And now you’re sort of wondering where to head next…so you Google or Pinterest to find tons of

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August 20, 2018 by: Marla

Easy Preschool Lunchbox Ideas (Bento Box, Warm Lunches & Store-Bought Snacks)

Inside: Easy and nutritious preschool lunchbox ideas for your toddler’s lunch! Warm lunches, bento boxes, and store-bought snack ideas – all in one place! Last week I shared my stress-free routine for preschool mornings. We discussed several “hacks” I use to get myself, my toddler and my baby out of the door on time every morning (you can click the picture below to read the

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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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