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Christmas Printable Packet

Christmas Printable Packet

December 12, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Sign up to receive our bi-monthly newsletter and receive all of our Christmas Printables in one easy to print packet! As a subscriber, you will receive some of our fun kids activities delivered straight to your inbox, and don’t worry, I promise not to flood your account with spam. As

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: christmas, optin, printable, stay at home mom

Homemade Puff Paint from Pantry Items 

Homemade Puff Paint from Pantry Items 

December 10, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Christmas is quickly approaching which means time off from school and spent at home with the family…this can leave a lot of moms with that overwhelming of feeling of “how do I keep them busy and entertained??”, especially once Christmas is over, and you have those few days before the New

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Recipes, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: boredom buster, kids art, paint, stay at home mom

Kindness Candy: Spread Cheer this Holiday Season and Teach Kindness

Kindness Candy: Spread Cheer this Holiday Season and Teach Kindness

December 8, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

Too often this time of year we hear stories about how poorly people can treat each other. It always amazes me that people have the audacity to say or do rude things to one another. I don’t want this post to be negative, and I do see good in people

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gentle Parenting, Holidays, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: acts of kindness, christmas, kids, kindness, preschool, stay at home moms

Gift Guide for the Active Mind: Ages 3-8

Gift Guide for the Active Mind: Ages 3-8

December 3, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

Does your child have a mind with wheels that never seem to stop turning? I’m sure it is one of those qualities that you absolutely adore, however, you are probably constantly trying to find ways to engage them and keep them occupied in a constructive way. My little guy falls in this

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Guides, Holidays, Parenting, Preschool, Sponsored Work, Uncategorized Tagged With: critical thinking, gift guide, gifts, Holidays, imagination, preschool, present, Toys

Why I Date My Son

Why I Date My Son

November 27, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 21 Comments

“Wanna go on a date? Just the two of us?” I have asked this question to my son many times…but not lately. Ever since the baby was born, almost 7 months ago, we haven’t been on a single date. My 4 year old is the oldest of three. He has

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Filed Under: Gentle Parenting, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: boys, dates, moms, moms and sons, preschoolers, quality time, stay at home mom, time with kids

Raisin Box Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Treat for Kids

Raisin Box Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Treat for Kids

November 23, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

This fun Thanksgiving treat for kids transforms mini raisin boxes into turkeys! A craft and party treat all in one fun kids activity.   What a fun way to bring a healthy snack to a preschool Thanksgiving feast! These raisin box turkeys are simple to make and fun to eat,

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Holidays, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: kids party, kids snacks, raisins, thanksgiving, thanksgiving treat, turkeys

5 Christmas Handprint Art Printables: For Gifting, Decor, or FUN!

5 Christmas Handprint Art Printables: For Gifting, Decor, or FUN!

November 15, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 13 Comments

These Christmas handprint art templates are perfect for making homemade cards or artwork. Kids will have so much fun making these!   I love a good Christmas handprint art project! They made adorable gifts or holiday decor, and best of all, kids LOVE making them. In fact, they may so

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: christmas, fingerprint, free, handprint, handprint art, kids activity, printable

9 Ways to Complete Worksheets WITHOUT a Pencil! FREE Christmas Printables

9 Ways to Complete Worksheets WITHOUT a Pencil! FREE Christmas Printables

November 10, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

   Are you anti-worksheets for preschoolers? I am a HUGE believer in learning through play and tend to stay away from traditional worksheets. That said, I like to take their content and use the worksheets in a number of creative ways without a pencil! I attempt to find ways that

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Elementary, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Uncategorized Tagged With: arts, christmas, crafts, fine motor, Homeschool, matching, pre-writing, preschool, printable, toddlers, worksheets

Cold Eggs for Breakfast: Because Toddlers…

Cold Eggs for Breakfast: Because Toddlers…

November 6, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 5 Comments

“Wake up Mommy!!” I shifted my awareness from blissful sleep to the sound of my 2 year old next to my bed. “Come on mommy! I wanna cook with you. I hungry. Let’s make eggs.” My eyes opened slightly as I checked the clock. 6:30. Ugh. I gave her a

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Filed Under: Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: humor, kids, moms, parenting, toddlers

DIY Gratitude Jar: Upcycled, Kid-Made & SIMPLE

DIY Gratitude Jar: Upcycled, Kid-Made & SIMPLE

November 3, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

  This gratitude jar is incredibly simple to make at home! My kids love doing anything that requires glue and a paintbrush, so this was right up our alley. We are doing a month of gratitude, where I have come up with a series of daily activities to encourage gratitude and kindness

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Gentle Parenting, Holidays, Parenting, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: gratitude, Homemade, kid made, mason jar, november, tissue paper, upcycled

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