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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 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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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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November 18, 2020 by: Marla

Holiday Resources for Moms of Toddlers & Preschoolers

Inside: These are my favorite holiday resources for making it through the holiday season with little ones. We’ve got turkeys to cook, presents to wrap, and 2684 other things on our to-do list this holiday season PLUS toddlers and little kids to care for. We just wear so many hats as moms, right? This holiday season I want to help make things a little easier

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October 26, 2020 by: Marla

How to Declutter Toys Before the Holidays

how to purge & declutter toys

Inside: Learn exactly how to declutter toys before the holiday gift-giving season begins. There’s no better time than right now to get your playroom organized and the toys under control! It’s that moment when your toddler dumps out every.single.toy.bin. that you truly realize just how many toys you’ve accumulated. As you sit there slumped on the floor, staring at Toy Mountain, you ask yourself: “how

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October 7, 2016 by: Marla

4 Inexpensive Toys to Promote Fine Motor Development & Independent Play

Inexpensive Toys? And they can help develop fine motor skills? And get a toddler to play independently? You had me at inexpensive…or was it independent play?? [featured photo credit: https://www.woodenearth.com/] I’ve got to be honest. Harper is not big on toys. I know, the title of this post promises toys! But if we’re being real, she would rather play with an empty oatmeal container and

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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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