This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Playdates have saved me over the years. It's not only time to get to talk with other parents, but it's a great chance for my kids to play with other families. Because, let's face it, I can never play enough with my kids. Even if I play with them for over an hour, they are still begging for MORE! continue reading...
Activities for Traveling with Kids
I have done my fair share of traveling with kids. Our first flight with our daughter was halfway across the country when she was only 8 weeks old. Traveling with Kids is Unpredictable so You'll Need a Plan While we were taking off, my sweet girl had a massive blow out (all the way up the back...). Thankfully, we had a nice women sitting next to us who laughed as we scrambled to change her, continue reading...
12+ Book Nook Hacks – bye bye bookshelves!
Whether your child loves to read or is just starting to thumb through the pages, making a sweet book nook is a must-do! We know how important it is to read to kids daily, but incorporating some fun ways to bring books to life and giving kids access to books in your house, is just as important too. Check out these adorable book nook hacks that will have you saying bye bye to your continue reading...
10 Simple Changes that Help to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturalGoodness #CollectiveBias There's no doubt that my husband and I want to raise eco-conscious kids. We just bought our first home and we have been thinking about how to make simple changes around the house to decrease our impact on the planet. But, honestly, there are times when I continue reading...
15+ Classic Glow in the Dark Games for Kids
I love playing glow in the dark games with my kids. I think it's because I loved staying out late when I was growing up. With the time change in the Spring, our evenings were lit just enough to play an extra game of hide and seek or sardines. In fact, one of my favorite games to play was a version of hide and seek where we all wore black. We'd hide in front yards along a cul-de-sac that my continue reading...
No Mess Painting on the Light Table
Today, I'm thrilled to share our simple no mess painting method! We love art on the light table, but we couldn't figure out how to use actual paint without it being impossible to clean up. Since we use our light table for all kinds of ways to learn in the dark, we were thrilled to stumble on this art activity that both my preschooler and my toddler could do together. continue reading...