Tips for Flying with Kids Let’s face it…flying with children can be daunting at worst, and exhausting at best. It requires much preparation and attention, but can provide you with many opportunities for lasting memories and fun! A little bit of organization and confidence can make the whole process a
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Summer Camp at Home: Themed Crafts, Science, Snacks, Sensory and more!
It’s almost summer! Let’s be honest…are you wondering how you are going to keep your kids busy, off of electronics, and learning throughout the entire summer! It’s a bit daunting I agree…so let’s do it together! Check out this 6 week summer camp at home that you can easily accomplish with your own
Nebula Calm Down Jar: Sensory & Science
This nebula calm down jar is a perfect mix of calming sensory play and science, all wrapped up into a fun project! With only a few ingredients, you will have captured a little but of outer space in a jar, with a mesmerizing calming effect. We made this calm down
Shopkins I Spy Bag: Sensory & Fine Motor
A Shopkins I Spy Bag for the Surprise a Egg Lover My kids are full on obsessed with all things ‘surprise eggs‘ and Shopkins. YouTube to my kids is what TGIF was to me; the be all end all for technology and entertainment, only instead of Full House and Step
Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll LOVE
Why Buy Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts Eco-friendly is somewhat of a buzzword now along with ‘crunchy’ and ‘going green’. It can have a range of meaning in many conversations, but typically boils down to promoting a healthier earth for all of us to live on. When looking for eco-friendly mother’s day
16 Kid Made Mother’s Day Gifts You’ll Want to Keep
Awesome Kid Made Mother’s Day Gifts Moms LOVE homemade gifts, and kids love making them. These kid made mother’s day gifts can all be made by children of various ages, and as a bonus, they are super cute! Growing up, I was constantly trying to find things to make for my
Why Outdoor Play is Crucial in Childhood: What Psychology Says
When we think back to our childhood, we recall fond memories of playing outside, often with siblings or friends and often engaging in pretend or imaginative play. These memories stick with us for a reason as outdoor play really is crucial to child development. Maybe we learned something while we
How to Help an Angry Child Calm Down: 5 Tips
Here are some tips on how to help an angry child calm down gently. Plus, 8 tools they can use to calm down anywhere. Grab a printable reminder. Regulating emotions can be difficult for any child, those with more of a natural inclination to anger can have an especially
April #TAKETIME Link Up! Spring is in the Air
Welcome to the #TAKETIME Link Up! We are so happy you joined us! Meet your hosts! This Month’s #TAKETIME Link Up Theme: Spring is in the Air Featured Posts from March #TAKETIME Link Up: Self Care: You Matter How to Get Away and Get a Grip by Sun Sparkle Shine 31
Spring Clean Your Relationship with 5 Steps
Spring is here! It’s that time of year when everyone cleans crumbs out of the back of the pantry, dust bunnies out from under the bed, and scrubs the grime from little hands from all of the doorways in the house. Spring cleaning your home is important, but have you