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May 31, 2025 by: Marla

Ultimate Guide to Busy Bins for Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Inside: everything you ever needed to know about busy bins all in one place! How to make preschool busy bins, plus ideas for toddlers, quiet time, and more.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Basically, if I can put it in a bin, I will 😀 Morning baskets, car bag, quiet time bins, busy boxes, you name

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October 20, 2024 by: Marla

7 Must-Try Halloween Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Inside: My Top 7 all-time favorite Halloween Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers, everything from learning activities to sensory play! Your kids will ask for these activities on repeat. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. If you’re doing preschool at home this Fall or you’re looking for some activities to do with your toddler, today I’m sharing our

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September 17, 2024 by: Marla

Fall Preschool Activities at Home

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Inside: Easy Fall Preschool Activities you can do at home with your toddler! Sensory play, learning activities, fine motor work and more! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. If you’ll be at home with your toddler or preschool-aged child this Fall, these simple activities will be a game-changer for your daily routine. Being at home with a toddler

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March 23, 2024 by: Marla

10 Spring Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers (Indoor & Outdoor)

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Inside: Today we’re sharing our go-to Spring Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers. Whether you need ideas for indoor activities or outdoor activities, we’ve got you covered with these simple ideas your kids will want on repeat! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. All activities must be done under adult supervision. You guys know I love a theme,

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October 6, 2023 by: Marla

Morning Busy Boxes for Toddlers

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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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January 11, 2023 by: Marla

How To Organize & Store Preschool Activity Supplies

Inside: Here’s a detailed look at how I organize and store preschool activity supplies. We’ll cover everything from sensory materials to arts and craft supplies, plus small manipulatives, and everything in between.  I’m so excited to welcome you into my home today to show you how I organize, store (and use!) our activity supplies.  In case you don’t already know me from Instagram, Hi! I’m

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May 3, 2022 by: Marla

How to Make a Quiet Time Bin for a 3 Year Old

3 year old quiet time bin

Inside: Has your 3 year old stopped napping? I feel you, mama. Today I’ll show you how to establish a quiet time routine using a quiet time bin. These bins are life-changing. Who’s on the struggle bus with naptime today? Or just trying to get a minute or 10 to yourself? When your toddler refuses to nap, or you’re just unable to complete a simple

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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...]

Toddler Meals

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Everything I Meal Prepped for My Family of 5 This Week

Inside: Steal my easy family-friendly meal prep plan! Realistic, healthy ideas for Sunday meal prep for my family of 5.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure … [Read More...]

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