Open Minds & Messy Hands
We were on vacation camping last week and I had all of these fun projects planned to blog about but didn’t get to any of them!! It’s a good thing we had our indoor camping week before we left 🙂 I guess camping in and of itself was enough
We have been talking about campfires all week as part of our indoor camping theme. One of the opportunities this theme has given me is the chance to discuss fire safety with my 3 year old before we go camping next week – eek! I’m super excited
We are going camping out on the California coast next week so we are taking the opportunity to do some indoor camping this week as preparation for the kids. They have never been camping before so we are ‘practicing’ at home so they know what to expect! It also
I have seen so many expensive light tables online and so many great DIY ones as well. I haven’t gotten around to splurging on one or making a good one, so I’ll show you a very simple way to throw one together at the last minute. I’m always
One of my favorite ways to occupy some time when I need to get dinner cooked is to set out a tray of baking soda, colored vinegar and some eye droppers. It never gets old and can keep my 3 year old entertained for at least 30 min! Because
This is one of the most fun science experiments for toddlers and preschoolers! Combining science and art, not only is the process really awesome, but you can use the finished product to make some marbled milk prints! It’s so simple, all you need is milk, food coloring, Q-tips and dish
Did you know you can make your own, homemade seed paper you can plant? What a way to celebrate Earth Day! A perfect Spring activity for kids. We make this homemade seed paper for Earth Day and it feels like magic every time! Use construction paper, blend it with
Earth Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with the kiddos. I love anything that has to do with the outdoors and celebrating our great, green earth. We start conversations about trees, soil, recycling and endangered species…and what better way to introduce the topic that with some hands-on,