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Archives for January 2018

Dirty Dog Washing Edible Sensory Play

Dirty Dog Washing Edible Sensory Play

January 30, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Edible sensory play perfect for babies and toddlers, as well as for older children. The perfect extension activity to the book, Harry the Dirty Dog.   We read the book Harry the Dirty Dog this week for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. My little guy loves playing with dogs,

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Filed Under: Edible Sensory Play, Sensory Tagged With: edible sensory play

How to do Valentine’s Day Dollar Tree Style

How to do Valentine’s Day Dollar Tree Style

January 30, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Yes, you can get ready for Valentine’s Day Dollar Tree style! Here are pro tips and tricks for getting all of your love day shopping done at a dollar store. Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! There has become such hype around Valentine’s Day. The good news is, you can totally do

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Filed Under: Holidays, Parenting, Valentine's Day

Tic-Tac-Toe Valentine’s Day Treat

Tic-Tac-Toe Valentine’s Day Treat

January 24, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Valentine’s Day treat is simple to make and fun to play with! Perfect for a Valentine’s Day party or an after-school snack.   Need a fun and festive Valentine’s Day treat? These Graham cracker tic tac toe treats are simple for kids to make, and they can even play

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Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe Foam Busy Bag

Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe Foam Busy Bag

January 23, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This craft foam busy bag is a really fun boredom buster for kids, and great to throw in the purse or diaper bag on the go. A fun Valentine’s Day themed tic-tac-toe game to play together! *This post contains affiliate links.   Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe Foam Busy Bag Play a

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: busy bag, diy game, tic tac toe

If You Give a Pig a Pancake – Felt Pancake Busy Bag

If You Give a Pig a Pancake – Felt Pancake Busy Bag

January 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This felt pancake busy bag is perfect for your children and fine motor skills. Great to play with as an extension activity to, ‘If You Give a Pig a Pancake’   We adore Laura Numeroff books in our house! They are awesome go-tos if we want to make the kids

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: book activity, busy bag

Medieval Times Review + 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

Medieval Times Review + 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

January 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 11 Comments

A Medieval Times review from a family of five as they meet the first queen of the castle. Swords, knights, food, family fun and more! Plus, ticket giveaway.   We recently had the opportunity to check out Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ as they welcomed their first queen of the

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Conversation Heart Painted Rocks

Conversation Heart Painted Rocks

January 15, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These conversation heart painted rocks take a spin on a classic Valentine’s Day treat. Kids can play with or exchange these heart painted rocks!   When I think of Valentine’s Day and my childhood, conversation hearts always come to mind. I love to find fun arts & crafts that I can do

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: painted rocks

3 Ingredient Snow Paint

3 Ingredient Snow Paint

January 15, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

For this week’s Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids, we are reading The Snowy Day. This is one of our favorites to read each Winter as we live in a snowy part of the U.S.!  There are so many fun ways to play and learn in the snow, and making

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Outdoors, Winter

Marbled Hearts: Process Art for Kids

Marbled Hearts: Process Art for Kids

January 8, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

These marbled hearts are such a fun process art project for kids! Using shaving cream, paint and paper doilies, these are simple for all ages.   These marbled Valentine hearts are such a fun art project for kids! They can be used for a number of different things such as

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Valentine's Day

Indoor and Outdoor Winter Playdate Ideas for Kids

Indoor and Outdoor Winter Playdate Ideas for Kids

January 3, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Winter is the perfect time to get out and have play dates. Don’t let the snow keep you from enjoying time with friends. The big question is, “where to have a play date during the winter months?” Whether you’re indoors building pillow forts or heading to an indoor playground, it’s

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Parenting, Winter

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