Toddler busy bags give moms peace and quiet. Now, who doesn’t want that?! Quiet time bags or busy bags are a great way to introduce learning into your toddler’s day with simple, low-cost preschool activities that you can put together in minutes. Clothespin busy bags are fun and educational for tots and are convenient for…
Easter Egg Rattles
Sensory Easter egg rattles are one of the simplest toys to make and also a fantastic way to introduce your kids to musical play.They’re a perfect toy to stash in your purse for on-the-go fun and are big enough that a baby can mouth them without worries. We took one of these rattles with us…
Flour Play
My daughter had a moustache. A bonafide, clear-as-day moustache. It wasn’t milk, it was flour. Kids often have more fun with simple household items than with toys. My toddler recently discovered flour and is all kinds of crazy for playing in the white dust for hours. Yes, I said hours. This is good, very, very…
Graffiti Artist at Work
Summer Elizabeth loves playing outdoors. If our neighbor’s chow chows didn’t leave so many “gifts” in our yard, I’d let my daughter hang out there more often. For now, she’s a sidewalk dweller, a street artist in miniature. She can’t get enough of her sidewalk chalk. Bright sparkling glitter chalk embellishes our walkway, glistening in …
Family First: Tot School Agenda
This is the third post in the Family First series. Check out the saucy marriage post and then grab your own free tidy home printable to maintain a consistent clean without the hassle. This year, I’m making fun learning a priority with my two year-old by creating a tot school agenda. Last year we started…
Toddler Art Gift Guide
I still have my second grade art box. The neon pink plastic case has graduated from Crayolas to oils, crossed international borders, and never stopped inspiring me toward new artistic endeavors. My little girl now has one of her very own too. [Tweet “Stock your child’s art box with brilliant supplies he’ll love!”] Toddlers love…
Creative Fall Activities for Kids
To be honest, Autumn has never been my thing. I prefer green trees sprinkled with blossoms, warm sunshine, and magenta toenails peeking out from my sandals. Costa Rica‘s weather is just fine with me. Although my kids may not see snow until they’re five, I want them to learn about the four seasons in fun,…
Toddler Art Activities
Every weekend you’re privy to to my favorite posts of the week. It’s a hodgepodge mix of things that make me grin, simplify life, or make your palette sing. This week is all about toddler art activities! I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly on the lookout for new creative art projects to do…
Glue Art Project // MBM
There’s no doubt about it, kids love messy art projects. The great news is that they can make almost anything around the house into a brilliant masterpiece of art with one ingredient: glue! Recently visiting from the states, my mother-in-law brought me a copy of First Art: Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos, a book…
Fun Summer Activities Right Where You Live // MBM
Photo Source No plans to leave home this summer? No big deal with these fabulous ideas for having summer fun right where you live. Check out some of the most creative & unique summer fun activities here: Staycation Ideas from Ducks ‘n a Row 30 Cheap Summer Staycation Ideas from Six Sisters’ Stuff 25 Water…
