Open Minds & Messy Hands
Welcome to the #TAKETIME Link Up! We are so happy you joined us! Meet your hosts! This Month’s #TAKETIME Link Up Theme: All About Mom Featured Posts from April’s #TAKETIME Link Up: Spring is in the Air Garden of Love and Flowers by Mosswood Connections Meet Mr. and Mrs. Hairy by
These backyard ideas for kids will give you 5 spaces to create in your own backyard to help kids get outside and play unplugged. Can’t kids just go outside and play? Short answer, YES. Play is ultimately about creativity and really engaging the mind through imagination and exploration. That said,
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
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
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
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
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
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
File folder games are right up there with busy bags for me. I love these types of educational activities that are more about fun than learning. My kids adore them and use them often in places like waiting rooms, restaurants, and even airplanes. They butterfly file folder games are super
Spring is such a welcome season to many parents. To be able to get outside and enjoy the weather with your kids after a long, cold winter is music to anyone’s ears…especially if your little ones have been cooped up more often than not. There is SO much learning that can