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{Poker and Boxes} Simple Baby Games

Baby/Toddler Activities

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...

By Katie Joiner April 7, 2020

20 Must Try Toddler/Baby Games for Stuck Inside Days

Baby/Toddler Activities

It's bound to happen. You're going to get stuck inside with your toddler. Whether it's because of the weather, being sick, or reasons out of your control, I guarantee that you're going to want to have some fun activities on hand when you're stuck inside! Trust me. Recently, when we were stuck inside due to a local fire, my kids rotated through two stations in the house: activities in the continue reading...

By Katie Joiner January 26, 2018

{Edible & Non-edible} Sensory Activities for Babies!

Baby/Toddler Activities

Babies love to touch, feel, and taste everything! I don't always want my son who's 9 months to mouth everything (food off the floor, the earring that just fell out, the dog food...you get the idea). So, I put out designated sensory activities to give him a chance to spread, touch, mush, lick, and squish. Here are the top 25 sensory activities that make me drool (#20 is gorgeous!) and these continue reading...

By Katie Joiner November 15, 2016

10+ {Active} Activities for Babies

Baby/Toddler Activities

I always need activities for my active baby! My one-year-old is all over the place - in a good way.  We joke that he loves to go to work.  If you put something in front of him, he wants to practice, move it to another place in the house and then  practice some more!  These activities for babies are simple, but they will absolutely satiate baby's need for engaging, active play. continue reading...

By Katie Joiner June 1, 2015

35+ {Ridiculously Fun & Simple} Playdate Ideas

Baby/Toddler Activities

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...

By Katie Joiner May 31, 2015

Former Preschool teacher obsessed with sharing fun kids activities that you can do right now! Read More

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