Having a dedicated play space at home is awesome for kids – but can be a nightmare for parents to clean up. Here are some tips to help keep your playroom a fun and organized space. Create Centers Keep like toys together and categorize areas by activity. You could have an “Engineering Shelf” that holds […]
Writing a birth plan is a helpful way for you to consider all the options available to you during childbirth. Below is a sample of some things to include on a birth plan to make sure your care team knows your wishes: General Info Your Name Care Provider’s Name Birth Partner’s Name During Labor Who […]
First birthdays are a major milestone for baby and parents. Congratulations- you made it through the first year of sleep deprivation! Pinterest might inspire you to throw an elaborate party for your little one, but here are some things to consider when planning a one-year birthday bash. Timing is Key. Schedule the party around nap-time. […]
Summertime often means pools and sprinklers, but the weather doesn’t always agree with getting toddlers and babies outside. If you have a stormy or extremely hot day, bring the water play inside with these great activities for little ones: Car Wash Set up bowls of warm soapy water and clean water, then hand your toddler […]
Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to break the bank, or take hours of messy craft time. This year, Mother’s Day is on May 10 so you have a few weeks to prepare. Whether you need a gift for your little one to make, or just an idea for the mom in your life, here are […]
Fresh produce season is almost here, and using it to make your own baby food can be simple. Here are a few basic tips to get started: No-Cook Favorites: If you don’t have time to steam, bake and soften the produce, pick ready-to-mash fruits and vegetables. Avocados, bananas and berries require no cooking before they […]
Play Dough can be made from ingredients you already have in your kitchen cabinets. The color comes from Kool-Aid powder, so you don’t have to worry if your toddler decides to have a little taste (which they inevitably will.) Ingredients: 1 packet of Kool-Aid (any color) 1 cup white flour 2 tablespoons oil ½ cup […]
Playing with stamps is a current favorite activity for my toddler. Using some craft supplies I had on hand, I made our own stamps that were not only inexpensive, but my daughter was able to create the designs for her own stamps. Supplies Needed: Pieces of scrap wood Pipe cleaners Hot glue Ink pad […]
If you’re like me, you have a giant bag of plastic Easter eggs leftover from the holiday. If you have the storage space, it’s easy to just save them for the next time the Easter Bunny comes hopping through. But if you feel like putting them to year-round use, here are a few easy craft […]
Nothing says “I Love You” like a homemade gift made by little hands. Check out our favorite kid-friendly Valentine’s Crafts from our Pinterest Board.
