This post brought to you by Huggies®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Happily Ever Mom. The truth is that wrestling changing a toddler's diaper is one of those unexpected parenting hurtles. There was a time when you could lay them on a changing table and everything was at your finger tips, the baby barely moved, and you just had to be careful for pee fountains or major 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...
Preschool Science: Oil & Water on the Light Table
If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you may not know that I'm obsessed with preschool science activities. It all started when I was evaluating my classroom and ranking our science area - and, we failed. Well, not exactly, but preschool science wasn't my strength at the time, so we had our lowest scores in that area. I kept telling myself, "I did terrible in my science classes; what can I set 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...
Sticky Art on the Light Table
Sticky art on the light table takes just a few materials to create gorgeous, open-ended art. Don't have a light table? Don't worry! You could easily do this in a window or on a table and it would still be a hit for any toddler or preschooler. Here's what you'll need: Contact paper Light Table <--- aff link to our favorite light panel! Tissue paper Heart shaped hole continue reading...
Stackable Egg Carton Snowmen on the Light Table
Hi There! This week, we are joining up with the Light and Reflection Series to explore winter and Christmas themes. Be sure to check out And Next Comes L and Where Imagination Grows to see what they were up to as well! These stackable snowmen has been a long time coming! On occasion, I get Costco organic eggs which come in a clear egg carton. I highly recommend saving the container! continue reading...