STEM Toys; The Best Educational and Science Toys For Kids Of All Ages
October 12, 2022
Do you know what educational, STEM, and science toys are? They are toys that help children learn while they play. These toys can teach children about math, engineering, and more. There are many different types of educational, STEM, and science toys available today. Some popular examples include toy microscopes, chemistry sets, and construction kits. Here are some of the best educational, STEM, and science toys for kids of all ages! Benefits of Educational, STEM, and Science Toys STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) toys and games are a great way to get kids interested in science and math. They can also help children develop important skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. These toys can also be a lot of fun for kids! Many kids don't like doing …
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Rock Painting Ideas for Kids
April 15, 2022
Are you looking for rock painting ideas for kids? I found some adorable Fun DIY craft tutorials that everyone will love. Make this a family project, show some kindness and drop them off at your neighbors. We recently found ourselves looking for some new kids activities to do inside, Just when we think we can't find any thing more creative to do, I dig around and end up finding something, like fun diy rock painting tutorials. Unfortunately, we lost the privilege to just pick up and go to the park or go to the public pool or water park. This virus has tried to ruin our summer. Gone are the days of endless play dates. It's been trying on …
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How to Keep Children's Hands out of Their Mouth: Sensory Processing Disorder
July 30, 2021
Have you heard of Sensory Processing Disorder? Oral fixation and kids' sensory issues are real, and now more than ever, we have to be more proactive about our health and find ways to avoid getting sick. I found a product to keep children's hands out of their mouth. For the sake of our kids' nervous system, it is so important for them to keep their hands out of their mouth, their hands off their face, and to wash their hands. Especially now more than ever we should pay attention to that when we're in the outside world meeting lots of people. The first thing you can do is create a sensory diet. This can be anything from giving them a bowl of rice to putting their hands …
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Essentials for Back to School During Flu Season
July 25, 2021
What do you need for back to school during flu season? Boy, I never thought I'd be writing about that! Here's a list of some items I never thought I'd need until now! I have never written a back-to-school list where I had to consider remote learning as well. Homeschooling during a pandemic may be a breeze for some parents who have home-schooled already but not me! It's a lot to take in. Even with school just two weeks away, I am still uncertain of how things are going to be and what we will need for back to school. We have been buying more disinfecting wipes and taking safety measures when we leave the house like wearing face coverings. We will …
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The Razor Obstacle Course Challenge
June 30, 2020
Looking for a Razor Obstacle Course Challenge? Check out this fun obstacle course I made with just a few simple items! This summer has been quite different from other summers in regards to outdoor activities. We are basically staying home due to Covid-19, but it hasn't stopped us from getting creative outside. We have to go outside, even when it's hot. We need the exercise and it keeps our minds active. These last few months have tested us so we have to come up with fun things to do like a DIY obstacle course. This was our first DIY obstacle course and since we are keeping to ourselves, the boys did it together. Later, we can do it again with our …
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Back Yard Activities to keep the Kids Busy
April 16, 2020
It's getting hot here in Arizona, but the kids can't get enough of being outside. The fresh air rejuvenates them and with the backyard activities, they welcome any time outside to ride their bike or go hiking. This is where we have to start getting creative. I love some fun water toys for the backyard! But I also found some fantastic backyard activities from some very creative bloggers like bird feeders, painting a birdhouse, garden rocks, or flower pots. Check them out below! Back Yard ActivitiesLearn about Pollinators; Bees, Butterflies, and Birds + Free Activity Printable Kool-Aid Volcanic Eruptions! Paint Stick Garden Markers Planting A K Cup Garden! How to Make an Easy Simple Bird Feeder with Kids How To Make Chalk At Home Learn …
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Best Dreamworks Trolls Printables and Crafts
April 11, 2020
Check out the best Dreamworks Trolls Printables and Crafts including Trolls movie free coloring pages, free printables and activity packs. This amazing DreamWorks animation musical hit and star sequel stars Anna Kendrick (as Poppy) the optimistic leader of the trolls, and Branch (Justin Timberlake), her polar opposite. The first Trolls movie was released in 2016. Poppy is the optimistic leader of the trolls, and Branch (Justin Timberlake) is her polar opposite. They embark on an adventure that takes them to another level. Trolls World Tour (Trolls 2)was released in 2020, again a animated muscial comedy, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. This sequel to (2016) features Poppy and Branch as they discover different trolls tribes that play different kinds of music in …
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How to Make Wheat Free, Gluten Free Snacks for Kids
July 17, 2019
This post was sponsored by Blue Diamond® as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own My kids love making sandwiches out of crackers. There's something about the ritual of making it. They get excited about what they are going to put inside the sandwich and it becomes a step by step game for them. They also love the crunch! Sometimes, they get slight skin reactions from snacks that have wheat and gluten in them. You don't know what you're buying when you get the premade processed stuff. But I found a way to get them to make these fun snack sandwiches by themselves using fresh ingredients that are wheat and gluten free. You shouldn't have to settle for taste …
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How I Balance My Kid's Screen Time
January 25, 2019
With all the craziness going on in the world today, we, as parents need to have more control over what our kids watch and play. I love getting the kids outside, but some days they want to say in a play on electronics. The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet gives me that control and helps me balance my kid's screen time. How Much Screen Time Should Kids Have? Don't beat yourself up about allowing your kids too much screen time in the past. Experts say it's not that bad, after all. Just set limits on how many hours. Does Too Much Screen Time Affect their Brain Development? Screen time can overstimulate the developing brain and shorten attention spans. And it's not always about what they are watching, it's …
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Toy Gift Guide: Toys for all Ages!
December 10, 2018
It's that time of year again, and us parents have the fun task of going over lists for Santa. I'm ready for my Toy Gift Guide. But before I put it together, I have my boys circle what they want in a catalog and then I usually get one item off the list. I've been doing this for years, so there are no expectations. I don't want them to be spoiled either. Although my youngest pointed out to me this year that last year he wasn't a good listener and yet Santa still brought him toys. Kids say the craziest things! This year, I'm focusing on stem toys that encourage kids to develop skills in the core disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and I'm …
