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...
Q-tip Push: A Fun Baby Activity
Need a fun baby activity? You got it, friend! Inside this post, I'll share exactly how to turn an egg carton into an engaging activity for your 1 to 2-year-old baby. Yes, really. Ready for some easy fun? Let's go! Full disclosure: I realize that this doesn't look like a super fun game. I mean, an egg carton and q-tips? I can almost hear you thinking: Um, Katie... this belongs in my recycling continue reading...
3 Strategies to Feel Less Stressed and More Hopeful as a New Mom
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers Pure at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Inside: Pampers Pure and Pampers Pure Aqua Wipes are now available at Walmart and Walmart.com! When Being a Mom Makes You Both Nervous and Hopeful When my son was born he had swallowed some amniotic fluid during birth and, apparently, babies can choke on the mucus continue reading...
Easy Toddler Science: Mega Bloks with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Inside this post: an easy toddler science experiment with baking soda and vinegar and Mega Bloks. It's time to entertain your kid with the easiest toddler science experiment ever. The big question is... Do you have an abnormal obsession with baking soda and vinegar experiments too, or is it just me?! Because it gives me all the heart eyes to think about this simple science experiment. I continue reading...
Boredom Buster: Turn Your Cookie Sheet into a Fun Painting Project
Inside this post: an easy boredom buster that turns a cookie sheet into a coloring page. Plus, how to clean the paint and sharpie off easily. The running joke over on Instagram is that I'm always taking something out the kitchen, ignoring it's intended use, and turning it into a toddler toy. Seriously, you can see for yourself. Today? Today is no different. But before you run and start continue reading...
Nature Soup: A Mess Free Sensory Bin for Toddlers and Kids
Want mess-free fun? You got it, friend! Inside this post, I'll share exactly how to set up an easy, mess-free sensory bin for toddlers and kids that your kids will actually want to play with. Ready? Let's go. Full disclosure: I know that nature soup is not a novel idea. In fact, you might be thinking: But, Katie? Don't you just dump a bunch of flowers in some water and call it good? Oh, continue reading...