Making Summer Magical I was on a little run recently and I was listening to a podcast that really hit home. The scenario introduced was 10 years in the future. You and your kiddo are sitting in the dining room. They are working on homework. The question they are asked is, "what do you remember about the time when COVID-19 impacted the world?" I quite literally stopped in my tracks. I pictured this SO vividly: sitting with Caleigh while I edit a video and she works on her laptop. She's pu[...]
Since quarantine began, Caleigh and I have been assigning a theme to each day where we focus what we read, the crafts we make, and the activities we do (I'm an English teacher by trade, so I like a generalized focus!). Science and math are areas where I spend a little extra time planning because they aren't necessarily my strength. We've studied space, the moon, and now we've added gravity! To kick off our study of gravity, we read Chicken Little (and on the next rainy day, we're likely to[...]
Earlier in the week, I started a series here on the blog about what it was like to be a full time working mama, with a hustle, and a 4 year at home during the time of COVID-19. We're all feeling things. Anxiety, grief, gratitude, confusion & so many more. I'm documenting how I feel, what Caleigh and I doing during this staycation with the hopes that it can help another mom! Ok, let's talk activities. I've been structuring our days around a theme. Last week's themes were: Mond[...]
Mamas, this activity round up resource is being made available to you because of COVID-19. The likelihood is that we'll need to stay at home as much as we can over the course of the next few weeks. I'm gathering up all of my blogs and YouTube videos for a toddler/preschool activity round up! You will need basic supplies and hopefully you have much of them! I also want to highlight our craft collection here. This is a free resource; you just need to supply your email address to snag it![...]
This order doesn't include our regular staples which are: Construction paper (this is the kind we likeColored pencilsCrayonsGlue sticksBeadsPom pomsCraft sticksPipecleanersBaby oilShaving CreamTissue paper Normally, I'd be able to pop out to a local box store or Dollar Tree and grab whatever I need, but I turned to Amazon because the less we can be out of the house, the better! #socialdistancing So, I'm planning out crafts for the next month or so and wanted some additional supplies.[...]
I love the fall. The changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the crisp autumnal air, sweaters and boots, fall home decor, apple cider - be still my pumpkin spice lovin' heart! I'm 100% that basic witch, friends, and I EMBRACE it. Because of my love for all things seasonal, I want my home to correspond. And in this spooky season, that means PUMPKINS. Disney pumpkin decorating to be precise. UPDATE: I'm adding our 2020 version of Disney Pumpkin decorating here! We went a little simpl[...]
Ok sisters, let's debunk some myths about the SUN PROTECTION and OUR BABIES. I posted my reviews and recommendations for the mamas out there who are looking to get their SPF on, but in a fashionable way, so I thought I could pair this with a post for our kiddos! I saw this on Instagram and thought it was accurate! Protecting Little Skins We all know that sun exposure, when left to its own malicious ways, can lead to skin cancer, and we would never dream of letting our little loves pra[...]
Disney's Animal Kingdom houses 500 acres to over 1,500 animals that represent over 200 species! It truly does live up to its name. But does it warrant a full day with your toddler crew? The short answer: yes. Read on for the breakdown of what the Must Dos are for you and your toddler in Animal Kingdom! Must Do Animal Kingdom Discovery Island: Like Magic Kingdom (check out the toddler guide here!), Animal Kingdom is divided into lands. Discovery Island is the hub of AK's vast exp[...]
One of my top Pinterest searches is "creative toddler play inside"- it's the first thing in my search menu because entertaining a toddler indoors is a challenge, y'all! I wrote about one of our activities here and thought I could expand to others that have been successful. Let's define what success means here. the time my daughter spends playing is longer than the set up it isn't entirely messy it's inexpensive/utilizes something we have or will use again in the future it doesn't take u[...]
Caleigh, Marc and I live in Massachusetts and while the promise of spring is always something we look forward to, this season can be brutal in New England, especially with toddlers. Spring tends to arrive with earlier mornings, birds chirping, and sun and laugh in our faces while hailing cold sleet and rain (sometimes even snow!). I know, I know, April showers bring May flowers, but April showers also bring a restless toddler who wants to play outside. I like to shift our activities with th[...]