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No-Fail Ways to Keep Active Kids Busy Indoors

No-Fail Ways to Keep Active Kids Busy Indoors

April 10, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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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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Pedicure in a Jar DIY Gift with Pedi Perfect

Pedicure in a Jar DIY Gift with Pedi Perfect

December 11, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Perfect Gear for a Kids Sleepover: Plus Printable Sleepover Invitations!

Perfect Gear for a Kids Sleepover: Plus Printable Sleepover Invitations!

November 13, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Parenting, Sponsored Work, Uncategorized Tagged With: kids sleepover, mermaid, printable invitations

Gift Guide for Sensory Seekers: Impact Behavior While Kids Have FUN!

Gift Guide for Sensory Seekers: Impact Behavior While Kids Have FUN!

October 3, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Gift Guides, Sponsored Work, Uncategorized Tagged With: gift guide, occupational therapy, sensory play, sensory seeker

5 Ways Kids Can Give Back to Support Hyundai Hope on Wheels: End Childhood Cancer

September 28, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

 “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

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5 Simple Dishes Kids Can Help Make (and how it can be educational!)

5 Simple Dishes Kids Can Help Make (and how it can be educational!)

September 26, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

*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,

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Sponsored Work, Uncategorized Tagged With: busy moms, kids cook, kids in the kitchen, recipes

DIY Calm Down Squish Ball and The Superkids Activity Guide

DIY Calm Down Squish Ball and The Superkids Activity Guide

September 4, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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.

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Filed Under: Mess-Free Sensory Play, Sensory, Sponsored Work, Uncategorized Tagged With: calm down corner, calm down squish ball, diy, sensory seeker, sensory tool, stress ball

Best Tips for Hiking with Kids + Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt

Best Tips for Hiking with Kids + Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt

August 15, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Sponsored Work Tagged With: clif kids, zbar

Dino Dig at the Liberty Science Center + Giveaway!

Dino Dig at the Liberty Science Center + Giveaway!

July 25, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 6 Comments

Kids love dinosaurs. Getting to be a paleontologist for a day is such a memorable experience for them! We recently had the opportunity to check out the new Dino Dig at the Liberty Science Center (which just happens to overlook the beautiful New York City skyline!) and it was too

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