Toddler: 1-3 years

“I want to learn my letters!” That has been my 3 year old’s mantra since her first day of preschool. Her quest has increased ten-fold since my 5 year old has gone from pre-reader to early reader over the last couple of weeks. And while she can sing her ABCs, we…

We’ve all been there… you just need 10 minutes to send that last email for work, finish unloading the dishwasher or get dinner on the table. Your 1 year old is either crawling between your legs, trying to climb up your leg and/or wreaking havoc in your office or kitchen.  This is…

There are lots of children’s developmental and educational milestones we celebrate as parents… your baby’s first steps, first words, their first day of school, learning to read. Raising your kids to love books and be lifelong readers is one of the best things you can do for them – no matter…

Last year, my Jingle Bell Toss was a total holiday kids party games hit – both at home with my kids, with their friends at school, and overwhelmingly by all of you! With just 5 minutes, a few dollars worth of supplies and a glue gun, you can make simple…

The girls favorite book changes weekly – lately, they’ve been on an Elmer kick. For those unfamiliar with the story, Elmer is a brightly colored patchwork elephant, who just wants to look like all the other elephants, but ultimately celebrates his unique look.  At the end of the story, all…

My preschoolers’ insatiable curiosity never ceases to amaze me. After playing with our Solar System Sensory Bin this summer, they continue to be fascinated by outer space. And despite only being 3 and 4, they were determined to learn the names of all the planets and their order in the solar system. I…

Ever fall totally in love with something only to have a heart attack when you look at the price tag?  On a recent walk down our favorite craft store’s Fall decor aisle, I experienced just that.  Big M and I both fell head over heels for a gorgeous, Fall Leaf…

Tired of being a constant disciplinarian? Are you exhausted from serving as referee over toys, books, games ALL day long? Successful parenting doesn’t have to be so hard. The day I changed my parenting perspective from a reactive disciplinarian to a proactive promoter of positive reinforcement, my kids’ behavior changed…

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. This year, for the first time, I have two eager kiddos to get ready for the first day of school. Double the school supplies, double the teacher gifts, double the…

This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #PGDetailsMatter #IC It seems like school just ended, and already I am racing around preparing for the first day of school all over again. Guess what? Teachers are too.…

I received complementary product from Oriental Trading featured in this post. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Need a quick and easy dessert option for your next party? No matter the birthday party theme or age group of your guests, a Make Your Own S’mores Bar is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.…

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop. All opinions are 100% mine. The world of STEM is fascinating for little learners. And you don’t have to spend a fortune on supplies to share simple science activities for preschoolers at home with your child.…

I received complementary product from Crayola featured in this post. As always, all opinions remain 100% my own. Nothing says back to school more than shopping for the perfect first day of school outfit and school supplies – especially a brand new box of crayons! And in our house (and in…

When your bedtime is before the sun sets, it can be tough to observe the ACTUAL stars. This is the hazard when studying the stars with preschoolers. In How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers, a young boy tries to capture a star from the night sky, only to discover one…

Despite reading countless books and exploring stars with several activities, the concept of the solar system remained an abstract, almost mythological, concept for my preschoolers.  This was never more evident than on the 4th of July – while waiting for fireworks, I started pointing out the planets in the early night sky…

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…

Want a cheap but chic, quick and easy DIY patriotic decoration for summer? You may have caught our kid-made burlap banners for Halloween and Christmas. And just before Memorial Day, we shared a sneak peek of this kid-made July 4th Banner on our weekly installment of Facebook Live. How To Make July…