My favorite part of every holiday is decorating for the season. And no surprise, my kids love to be involved every step of the way! Last year, we made this fun stenciled Nutcracker banner for our family room fireplace. This year, we created this kidmade Christmas banner of sequined ornaments…
Toddler: 1-3 years
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A few years ago, inspiration struck in the form of mini red Solo cups and fond memories of my college drinking days… and the festive holiday party games for kids – Jingle Bell Toss – was born. Would you believe I was actually hesitant to hit publish on the post?…
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Every year, for as long as I can remember, my family has spent the weekend before Christmas baking cookies by the baker’s rack full. We test new recipes annually, but there are two we ALWAYS make – Whipping Cream Sugar Cookies and Gingerbread Cookies. Our Family Christmas Cookies As promised…
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20 Ways to Make the Most of Your Family Christmas Pajamas
by MeghanThis post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Family Christmas pajamas are a part of everyone’s holiday – learn how to get the most wear (and precious photo ops) out of yours! Every year for as long as I can remember, my mom has…
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The pages of Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes & Garden are graced with gorgeous tablescapes and decor ideas for adults. But what about the kids’ Thanksgiving table? That’s where all the real fun happens (and not much eating except for rolls!). Check out how we decorate the kids’ table…
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Spring has sprung! The sky is blue, the flowers are popping up, the birds are chirping… and after reading Lois Ehlert’s Garden boxed set, my girls are chomping at the bit to start our seeds for this year’s garden. Unfortunately, it’s a few weeks too early here, with overnight temps…
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This post is part of a series on College Savings Plans sponsored by CHET, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust’s 529 College Savings Plan. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Now that you have started a college fund and are saving money to it every month, what is the best…
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This is a sponsored post for Crayola as part of the Mom It Forward influencer network. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Learning activities for 2 year olds can be tough. They want to do what the older kids are doing, but are easily frustrated when their development skills…
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This post is part of a series on College Savings Plans sponsored by CHET, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust’s 529 College Savings Plan. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. This back to school season add one important item to your school shopping list – if your child is starting…
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My dear friend Beth, at Days with Grey, sent me complimentary sets of her Kindergarten Readiness Activities on Cards for Preschoolers, Breakfast Invitation Activity Cards and Preschool Alphabet Activity Cards to facilitate this post. Learn more about these activity card sets, and how to get your own below. As always,…
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I’m all for celebrating the red, white and blue… all summer long. From decorative stars and stripes banners to festive patriotic food. I just wish the food didn’t always require food coloring. And guess what? Our family’s favorite Red White and Blue Cookies, perfect from Memorial Day to Independence day,…
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I received complimentary product from Goliath Games to facilitate some games recommended in this post. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. One of the best ways to help kids learn through play is by playing games together as a family. And while younger kids may not be ready to…
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12+ Baby Led Weaning Breakfasts Your Baby Will Love
by MeghanOne of my most popular posts of all time is about how to start your baby on solids with baby led weaning foods. And while those foods can literally be just about anything provided they are the right texture and cut to the appropriate size, it can be helpful to…
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Quick & Colorful Matisse Inspired Art Exploration for Toddlers
by MeghanMy two year old often gets the raw end of the deal around here. I’m usually modifying the girls’ activities so that he can play too… but this week, I put together this Matisse Inspired Art Exploration for toddlers just for him. It is as simple a sensory bin as…
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As a mom to three kids spanning toddler to kindergartener, it can be a struggle to find a single activity that engages them all. But this simple holiday play dough set up created the perfect set of St. Patrick’s Day preschool activities to engage my toddler, preschooler and kindergartener all…
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I received complimentary product from E Molly Fashions and the Mermaid Pillow Company to facilitate this post. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. My 4 year old is in love with unicorns. It all started when she was a baby… she used a Nookum, a stuffed animal we attached…
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A Flexible Childcare Option to Fit Your Unique Family Needs
by MeghanThis is a guest post by Jennifer Terra, a Local Childcare Consultant for Cultural Care Au Pair, the leading provider of intercultural live-in childcare. Learn how an au pair my be the flexible childcare option your family has been searching for. I will never forget my childcare search when I was…
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This is a sponsored post for Angela Santomero’s new book for parents, Preschool Clues as part of The Motherhood influencer network. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. The first season of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood aired when my oldest daughter was a toddler. I fully credit the episode on potty…
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10+ Awesome Monet Inspired Art Activities for Kids
by MeghanOne of my most popular kids learning activity series is Art History for Preschoolers. Kids love exploring grown-up topics, like Art, and the works of the masters, are incredible creative inspiration for them. One of my personal favorite artists is Claude Monet. If you loved my Monet Inspired Water Lillies…
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I received complimentary product to facilitate this post from Horizons Group USA. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Conversation hearts are as synonymous with Valentine’s Day as cupid. You can grab a giant bag anywhere for almost nothing – and you absolutely should because they are an awesome way…