Need a quick learning activity? You've got it, friend! Inside this post, I'll share exactly how to reuse an old puzzle to turn it into a fun, engaging activity for your preschooler. And, it will only take minutes to set up! Promise. Ready for some easy fun? Let's go! Full disclosure: I threaten to donate our puzzles on the regular. I mean, puzzles take up a lot of closet space. Pieces continue reading...
Fun and Easy Toddler Activity with Ice
Need a quick toddler activity? You got it, friend! Inside this post, I'll share exactly how emptying out your freezer can entertain your toddler in minutes. Yes, really. Ready for some easy fun? Let's go! Full disclosure: my ice maker is always jammed. As much as I try to keep up on all the things I have to do, I somehow always manage to forget to clean that darn freezer of continue reading...
Let’s Play Every Day Ebook
Have you ever spent way too much time searching for ideas for your kids to do on Pinterest or Instagram? Maybe you've found a few activities that you love, but then you need more... In fact, you don't need just a few good ideas, but rather a bunch of ideas that will grow with your child or children. And, can it be activities for different ages, please?! And, yes, I mean ones that continue reading...
{Poker and Boxes} Simple Baby Games
There is nothing better than simple baby games (aka easy baby entertainment)! Baby games not only let me get things done, like loading the dishwasher, but they also give my baby the chance to work on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and object permanence all while having fun. While this is an old post here on Happily Ever Mom, you'll see that I've done this with my other kiddos as continue reading...
5 Ways to Help Children Listen
As parents, I think we're always looking for ways to help children listen. While it may not be the most glamorous part of being a parent, getting kids to listen is something that a lot of us struggle with. I'm not a parenting expert (and will never claim to be), but as a Mom and former teacher, I've learned some basic tips that can help make our jobs as parents a little bit continue reading...
Rainbow Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment
We love to experiment with baking soda and vinegar! It's such a fun way to bring science to life! We've played with baking soda "dough" to make fizzy cupcakes and we've explored art and science with ice on the light table, but this was the first time that we tried dying baking soda to make a fizzy rainbow. And, let me tell you, it was gorgeous!! When I was a preschooler teacher, I continue reading...
One-Day Only, Radio Flyer SALE!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine. Inside this post, you'll find details on National Little Red Wagon Day and how to get up to 30-50% off your purchase of a wagon during this amazing, one-day sale! Radio Flyer. I'm willing to guess that either you or a friend had a good 'ole, trusted radio flyer growing up. The continue reading...
5 Simple Toddler Activities for Thanksgiving
It's that time of year again, time to celebrate Thanksgiving! These 5 Simple Toddler Activities are perfect for entertaining your kids just long enough so that I can finish up dinner without undercooking everything or burning down the house (kidding!). The kids and I tried out a few quick and easy thanksgiving toddler activities with my kids and they are great activities to try because they're continue reading...
Carpooling and Travel Hack for Busy Moms: BubbleBum the Easy to Use, Inflatable Booster
This post is sponsored by Bubblebum. All opinions are my own. Find out how it's easier to carpool and to travel with a child's booster seat by using Bubblebum inflatable booster seat! When my daughter started Kindergarten, Bubblebum was the very first tip that I learned about from the other moms. See, my friend had a two-door car, but she wanted to be able to carpool with other families. Her continue reading...
Sticky Grab: A Fun Activity for Baby
Need a fun activity for baby? You've come to the right place! Inside this post, I'll share exactly how to make a fun activity for baby with a sticky surface and foam letters. Your baby will love it! Ready for some easy fun? Let's go! Full disclosure: I know it's hard to see what's going on in this picture. I can almost hear you thinking, "But what is this baby doing in the continue reading...