Confession: Going to the grocery store with kids stresses me out! So as you can imagine, bringing both kids in with me to join the pre-Christmas grocery crowd did not excite me. However, this morning before we went, something made me pause and realize that if I slowed down and changed the way I did …
My annual, printable Activity Advent Countdown is back! It includes ideas, printables, and resources from around the web to make counting down to Christmas with your toddlers and preschoolers fun and educational! Decorate a Handprint Christmas Tree OR Cardboard Christmas Tree Reindeer Play Dough Game Pipe Cleaner Garland Christmas Light Matching Christmas I-Spy Printable Make and Eat …
This DIY Dryer Lint Catcher will save you time! I am always making trips from the dryer to the trashcan to empty the laundry lint and dryer sheet, usually leaving behind a trail of lint. Keep your old tissue boxes and reuse them! They make the PERFECT lint catchers because the dryer sheets and …
Thoughts From Dad…On Starting School With school starting up again, another summer closes out around the country. In fact, for many, summer has been over for weeks now, regardless of what the thermometer says outside. For me, this summer is different, and the school year it’s giving way to even more so. This year, …
Did you know that an inexpensive, twin fitted sheet doubles as a reusable tablecloth? Choose a coflor that coordinates with your party decor and slip it on for an easy, table covering that doesn’t get in the way. OR Cover your table so the kids can paint and craft without worrying about the mess! Slip …
Spice up your Summer with The Activity Mom’s 8 Week Summer Challenge! The challenge is to try one new activity each week. That’s it! Guaranteed Summer fun! Each themed week (below) offers a list of ideas and pictures to inspire you and get you started. Week 1 – Painting Week 2 – Water Week …
Dice+ Our family loves playing together, and we are big board game fans! I think we can all agree that board games are a great way to connect and make memories. They’re also a fun way to teach important skills. Playing board games together fosters social skills, such as fairness and respect for others. Board …
We already know how important it is to start the day with a good breakfast. Now we can take it one step further by adding creativity, confidence, and extra reading with Big G Cereal Heroes. Dress as your favorite Super Hero with costume pieces you will find on the back of Big G Cereal boxes. …
Kindness between siblings has not been easy lately. Actually, sibling rivalry is at an all time high right now in our home between my 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter. It’s a lot of saying and doing things to purposely hurt the other’s feelings or make each other mad (and lots of …
Top Activities of 2013 Top Activities of 2013 #5 Doc McStuffins Pretend Play #4 Organizing for Your Preschooler #3 Sensory Play in Different Ways #2 Games to Play in the Car #1 Learning with Your One Year Old
#1 Early Learning – Top Activities for Your One Year Old Early Learning – Activities for Your One Year Old was the most popular post of 2013! So many great ideas to get your one year old started learning through play.
Top Activities of 2013 #2 Top Activities of 2013 Games to Play in the Car Long car ride in your future? These tips, tricks, and activities to keep your little ones busy and happy in the car are for you!