Chore charts for kids are great! Many kids respond well to chore charts. Instead of fighting your children to get their tasks done, they’ll be excited to earn a checkmark in the proper box. Age-appropriate chore charts ensure that your kids are learning how to clean and take care of things when they’re ready to […]
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Homemade Play Dough Recipes For The Entire Year
With boys who love to build and construct, play dough has long been a favorite in our household. It didn’t take long for me to know that with how often the dough was being used, I needed to experiment with different recipes to find the best that would last the longest. After some exploring and […]
6 Sensory Bottles That Will Calm Upset Kids
Sensory bottles are used to help children (and adults) calm down when they become upset or anxious. The idea is to give the individual a safe object on which to focus their attention, thereby diffusing anxieties within. It’s kind of like an interactive “I Spy” book inside a bottle. Grab an empty bottle and fill […]
How to Make a Pillow Bed for Your Kids
I totally get that throws and couch pillows are just that… pillows. They have stuffing in them, they’re on the couch, so why not use them for resting your head? It makes sense until you become the one who carefully takes the time to find or make the pillows and then watches as they become […]
10 Awesome Ways To Think Outside the Brick With Legos
There is no doubt about it… we are a proud Lego household! From my 14-year-old to my 7-year-old (and Mom and Dad too!), you’ll find Legos in bedrooms, the play room, on backpacks, playing on video game consoles and tablets, on t-shirts, ringing alarm clocks, on the wrist, and just about anywhere else you can […]
Birth Stat Signs: Personalized Nursery Decor
The newest big thing in baby nurseries is personalized nursery decor. Birth stat signs take your baby’s nursery to a whole new level. Today’s post has inspiration to help you choose personalized nursery decor you can definitely live with. Once the baby grows, their name or birth stat sign will become an heirloom to treasure. […]