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Top Activities of 2013 Top Activities of 2013 #3 Sensory Play in Different Ways Sensory Play in Different Ways highlights 6 unique sensory play ideas that your toddler or preschooler will love!

Top Activities of 2013 Top Activities of 2013 #4 Organizing for Your Preschooler   Jill has amazing tips for getting your home organized for your little ones. Organizing for Your Preschooler allows him to be more independent and gain confidence. Spend some time getting organized now and you will actually save time in the long …

It is almost Christmas and then 2013 will be coming to an end. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone! Here at The Activity Mom we have the tradition of wrapping up the year with a count down of our top activities that we worked on or wish we did.   #5 Doc …

I love GIVING gifts! Everything about it is so much fun for me, from picking out the gift and wrapping it to actually delivering it. The part I’m NOT good at (and that has actually become a running joke) is that once I find the “perfect” gift I have a really hard time not giving it to them right …

Every so often I get a much needed reminder to pause my to-do list and enjoy life’s moments. To remember what’s important, making family memories. The other day I decided to ditch my chores and surprise B at school to eat lunch with him. Oh the hugs I got that afternoon made it totally worth it! As …

We just got back from our first trip to Disney World and I wanted to share a few simple Disney tips and ideas that worked for us!         We counted down to our Disney trip with this free countdown printable (I framed it and wrote the number on the glass with a dry …

You know that part of the day…. You are trying to cook dinner. Nobody is getting along. Or you keep hearing, “I’m bored”. You need an ACTIVITY and you need it FAST! It needs to be something QUICK with items you already own. Your “Go To” List of Quick Activities:  Simple Raisin Experiment Materials: Sprite/7up, …

This painting tray idea is perfect for all ages creating art if you need different colors of paint to use for your masterpiece. I have this large, plastic egg tray (from Dollar Tree) that I originally used for Baby’s First Sensory Tub and then again for patterning with pom poms and for sorting small objects. …

When Thrifty Became Embarrassing I’d consider myself pretty thrifty. I love a good deal! However, every now and then there comes a time when thrifty becomes embarrassing. It happened to me (evidence of the event pictured above). The kids wanted outfits for their Build-a-Bear Smurfs and I told them to save their money. Note: At …

Organization makes day to day events run smoothly.  I know I’ve said it before, but I LOVE organizing… and an organized home.  It’s never been quite AS important as it is now, either.  With a 6 year old, 2 year old, and 6 month old, life can get crazy and hectic.  But, with an organized …

I love the idea of an “Invitation to Play and Learn” and was inspired by Learn with Play at Home to make it a theme for the Summer Challenge. The idea is to set out the materials in an inviting way for your baby, toddler, or preschooler and give them the opportunity to play and …

School is approaching and Moms are all in the same boat. Here are several tips for Moms of Kindergartners. This is B on his last day of Kindergarten. Look at him! Happy, comfortable, and cool. Such a different kid from the little boy I brought to school on the first day who was a little nervous, shy, and …