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December 15, 2024 by: Marla

My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

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 routine for kids (toddler through school-aged). This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. I don’t know if this is just me,

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November 8, 2024 by: Marla

How to Host a Fun Christmas Playdate

how to host a christmas playdate for toddlers

Today I’m sharing how to host a fun Christmas playdate for toddlers and little kids. Cookies, crafts, and coffee (for the moms!) This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Every year since my girls were little I’ve hosted a small Christmas Playdate party. It’s a festive way to get their friends (and the moms) together, eat holiday treats,

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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 28, 2021 by: Marla

Best Open-Ended Toys for Toddlers (2023 Gift Guide)

best open-ended toys for toddlers | holiday gift guide

Inside: Get our recommendations for the best open-ended toys for toddlers. These toys are meant to grow with your child and encourage creative, independent play! No more “one and done” with these ideas. “I’m bored.”  “Mommy, play with me.” “There’s nothing to do.” How many times have you heard these phrases whined in your general direction while a playroom stocked with toys sat right behind

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December 21, 2020 by: Marla

Easy Hanukkah Activities for Toddlers

easy Hanukkah activities for toddlers

Inside: These simple Hanukkah Activities for Toddlers are the perfect way to keep your toddler busy and learning during the holiday season. For these activities, I partnered up with Jayme from the blog Teach, Talk, Inspire and the popular toddler activity Instagram account @teachtalkinspire. To see her version of these activities, make sure to hop over to her Instagram account. What are some good Hanukkah

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October 7, 2020 by: Marla

Thanksgiving Sensory Bin for Toddlers

thanksgiving sensory bin

Inside: Learn how to create a simple Thanksgiving sensory bin for toddlers. Keep your little one entertained on Thanksgiving day with this simple set up. It’s Thanksgiving Day, and you’ve got potatoes to mash, a turkey to baste, and a toddler to entertain? Well that certainly just upped the ante 🙂 Today I’m going to share with you a simple Thanksgiving Sensory Bin you can

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October 10, 2019 by: Marla

Best Holiday Gifts for Siblings to Share

Inside: These are the best holiday gifts for siblings to share. Wondering what to get your little ones this holiday season? Looking for presents toddlers and preschoolers can play with together? We’ve got you covered with these unique gift ideas that encourage sharing and playing together.  It was last Christmas.  My 3 year old tore through her gifts like she’d never see another toy in

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What to Include in a Toddler Morning Basket 

Inside: My go-to supplies for putting together toddler morning baskets. I’m sharing my favorite supplies from Amazon + what you can use around your house! This post may contain affiliate links. … [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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