Open Minds & Messy Hands
How to have family fun at an amusement park for non-thrill seekers! Our trip to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dorney Park & Wlidwater Kingdom. “Just one more ride, pleeeeeeaaaaase” I would beg my Dad at the local
From an Indoor playground that is perfect for small spaces to scavenger hunts and yoga, these ideas will make having active kids indoors simple. I have 3 very active children. I know, you’re thinking, aren’t all kids by nature ‘active’? The answer is yes, they are. But I’m talking need
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
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Amopé. The opinions and text are all mine. I love DIY gift-giving! It tells the recipient that you put enough thought and care into your DIY gift, and are able to really personalize the process. A pedicure in a
Spending time with kids can seem hard to come by. Days go by quickly and before you know it, time for connection and one-on-one quality time with our kids slips away. As the holidays approach, I like to think of gifts that provide my kids opportunities. Opportunities to spend time
Sensory input is so important for kids. We learn best when all senses are engaged and kids who are able to engage in sensory play can receive calming effects almost immediately. For sensory seekers, it can feel nearly impossible to keep up with their demands (just yesterday, my daughter dumped
“1 child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer in the U.S. every 36 minutes. 8 out of 10 children will be cured, but 80% is not enough. The words pediatric and cancer should never go together. #EndChildhoodCancer.” These are the words I listened to last night at the Hyundai Hope on
*This post is sponsored by Babblebox. All opinions expressed are my own. My kids love to help me cook in the kitchen. As a busy mom on-the-go, I need quick and easy meals for when they want to help. Simple dishes kids can help make include a lot of measuring,
Helping kids calm down can be incredibly challenging. If you are raising a spirited, intense, or sensory-seeking child, this can be even harder. This calm down squish ball has been awesome for us! From using a calm-down corner to practicing calming techniques, there are resources that can be of great help.
As a mom on-the-go with my kids, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to keep my kids happy while out and about. One of our favorite ways to connect as a family, and with nature (which we know is SO important for kids), is to go on a