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Gift Guide for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Dramatic Play Toys

December 2, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 15 Comments

Do your kids love to play pretend?  Quickly outgrowing the baby toys, yet not quite big enough for smaller-piece toys, it can be a challenge to find developmentally appropriate and safe toys for the 2-3 year old age range. Notice that some of my favorite brands included are Melissa & Doug, Hape, KidKraft, and MiO, because

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Guides, Holidays, Parenting, Sponsored Work Tagged With: Dramatic Play, gift guide, gifts, Holidays, learn through play, presents, reviews, shopping, toddlers, Toys

3 Christmas Footprint Art Templates: Free Printables

December 1, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

Handprint and footprint art is super popular, because let’s face it, we all love to see those cute squishy little baby and toddler feet and hands. There is something about them that is just so adorable. Not only are these way too cute, but they make for perfect Grandparent’s gifts for the holidays! Print out

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays Tagged With: christmas, footprint art, free, holiday decor, homemade gift, printable, template

Christmas Bucket List with FREE Printable

November 30, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 6 Comments

There are so many things that I love about the Christmas season. I love the lights, the sounds, the smells, and even the crispness in the air. Most of all, I love the family-fun activities. I’m a sucker for hot chocolate by a bonfire, or christmas light tours and visits on Santa’s lap. There is

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Parenting Tagged With: bucket list, christmas, Family Fun, holiday season, kids activities, printable

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 a 2 year-old sister and

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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

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, and make a great Thanksgiving

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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

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