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Ten Apples Up on Top has been one of the girls’ favorite books for as long as I can remember.  It started with the board book version, and now my youngest takes the full  ‘Apples on Top’ book to bed with her almost every night.  Using a favorite book is a…

We’ve all been there… you’re trying to just get that first cup of coffee in the morning, cook dinner, or even just driving down the road, when your preschooler tosses out one of their deep questions about the universe. I’ve now got two preschoolers, making for double the ponderings.  After a…

I received complementary product from Oriental Trading featured in this post. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. What kind of surprise party do you throw for a man who lives, eats and breathes the great outdoors? A hunting themed birthday party, of course! When we decided to throw a surprise…

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop. All opinions are 100% mine. All children learn differently.  But for early learners, like toddlers and preschoolers, their experiences are maximized through open-ended, active, hands-on learning. It’s one of the reasons my girls love the different…

We love sensory bags at our house.  Ever since I made our first sensory bag, Jumbled Snowman, over a year ago, they are always a guaranteed hit.  It is a great way to provide hands on play for toddlers and preschoolers. So of course our Study of the Stars would not be…

When I was a kid, I put a set of glow in the dark constellations stickers on my bedroom ceiling.  They were still up there glowing away when my parents sold the place this year. All kids love stickers, glow in the dark, and as I’ve discovered this summer, studying…

This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. #PGDetailsMatter #IC The kids are out of school for the summer.  And before you even make it to lunch at the end of the first day, the…

You all know the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers!” And this month’s Top 10 series is full of over 100 flower ideas for kids.  My Top 10 list features Flower Crafts for kids inspired by some of my favorite children’s books.  Great reading and perfect activities to celebrate Spring!…

My Grandmother was best described as Martha Stewart meets Hints from Heloise, with a big dash of frugal added to the mix.  She demanded etiquette, regular mass attendance, and was as creative, practical and inventive as they come. I can’t tell you how many times my husband will say, “How did…

I received complementary product from Hands-On-Prints to facilitate my review.  My opinions remain, as always, 100% my own. I love Hands-On-Prints books!  Last year, I reviewed a set of their learning materials, including Around the World from A to Z. Big M loved the textured numbers inside the book so much, we…

Starting the seeds for our garden on Earth Day is quickly becoming an annual tradition in our family. The wonder and awe the growing process inspires in young children makes gardening even more fun!  To turn our garden into a season-long learning process this year, I created a Preschool Garden…

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to get your hands in the dirt and start a garden?  That’s exactly what we did last year, when we started our seeds… which launched a whole study of seeds and germination.  This year, we are kicking things off in the garden…

Need a preschool craft for summer camp? Or maybe a kids’ craft table at your summer Lobster Bake?  I’ve got your covered.  These Red White and Blue Patriotic Station Necklaces will be the hit at all your summer festivities from Memorial Day through the 4th of July! Red White and Blue Sea…

For Earth Day last week, the girls and I read all about plants, grew a little pot of grass seed, and ultimately, started our own vegetable seeds.  They thankfully have begun to sprout, and with that, came a flood of questions from Big M.  How long will the rest take? …

My favorite part of every holiday is all the decorating and preparations leading up to the big day.  For Easter, that means coloring eggs.  And if you are game for a little creative inspiration, I have 25 unique ideas for decorating Easter eggs.  Some are even easier than just dropping…

I love all holidays… I love the food, the festivities, the decorations, but most of all I love all the traditions that go with holidays.  And I love learning about different traditions among other families and around the world for each holiday. Growing up in South Texas, we certainly celebrated…

You spend hours filling eggs, creating a diversion to sneak out and hide them all… the egg hunt itself is over in 10-15 minutes tops.  Now what?  Whether you are planning your preschooler’s Easter party at school or need some Easter ideas to burn off those chocolate bunny highs, these…

Blowing bubbles with our homemade bubble solution has been one of the girls’ favorite summer activities.  However, halfway through the summer, our giant Dollar Store bubbles wands are beginning to fall apart.  So this week, I decided to seize upon the girls’ favorite outdoor activity as a learning opportunity with…

Easter is coming up quickly! Whenever it comes in March, it always happens so fast, I never feel prepared.  So to that end, this Friday, we’re in love with Easter!  With 100+ Easter Ideas for Kids and Families, we have something for everyone – from activities and crafts, to food…