Sustainable & Creative Living
Toddlers aged 2-4 are at the beginning stages of learning. As parents and educators, it is our responsibility to ensure they start on the best possible footing. Our Little Hand Big Minds workbook is The Ultimate Preschool Workbook! It’s easy to use for parents and fun for children looking to get a jumpstart on learning. Our Little Hand Big Minds Preschool Workbook is a digital download which means all you have to do is click, pay, and print and you’re ready to go!
If your kids are into Legos, then you know there are always mini figurines scattered everywhere. The dilemma is deciding what to do with them. We have the answer! Assembling this charming Lego Minifig Display is straightforward, and it can be mounted on the wall. It complements shelves where your child’s other displays are showcased.
Mini figurines come with nearly every Lego set; they’re a staple. I confess I’ve occasionally discarded some because my son isn’t as interested in them compared to the primary Lego construction. I know. Lego enthusiasts are cringing everywhere!
Graduation is almost here so we’ve created a special card for your grad! In our Etsy shop you can download this printable Graduation Gift Card Holder. It turns a boring gift card into a special gift that any grad will love! This gift card holder is perfect for holding a card and a special note for the graduate. It’s a great way to commemorate this special occasion. Check out our shop and download yours now!
If you are planning to give a graduation gift card to someone you know, you can make it a special gift by turning it into a unique gift card holder that they will love. Check out our printable gift card holder that is easy to download, print, and assemble. [Read more…]
Being a parent is hard, especially when your small child doesn’t behave in the way that our adult brain expects them to behave. Because they are a child, not an adult. This post discusses one of my favorite ways to reinforce good behavior rather than discipline bad behavior. The Pom Pom Jar is a reward system that reinforces your child’s good behavior and has quickly become a household favorite!
I have a young child, and like most parents, at times I’ve struggled with their bad behavior. I’ve tried a lot of different approaches, but nothing seemed to work consistently. That is until I discovered the Pom Pom Jar. This simple tool has transformed our family life. If you’re struggling with your child’s behavior issues and haven’t found something that works for you and your child, I urge you to give the Pom Pom Jar a try. It’s a simple way to reinforce your child’s good behavior, and it’s easy to track.
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If you’re looking for some ideas on what to get your older kids for their Easter basket, this post has everything you need to make a basket they’ll love! We’ve got a great list of Easter Basket Gifts for Kids complete with links and pictures of items you can find fast and and easy on Amazon just in time for Easter.
Gardening is a great activity to share with kids of any age! Children love plants and watching them grow. Gardening not only teaches kids about caring for our environment and the earth, but it also helps them learn to appreciate the outdoors and build connections with family at the same time. Here are 5 tips for gardening with kids.
Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you’ve got little ones who love all things Pokémon then this DIY Pokeball Valentine’s Day Box is a must-do mom project. It’s perfect for classroom Valentine’s Day parties and card exchanges. Your little ones are going to absolutely love it!
Valentine’s Day classroom parties are not what they used to be when I was a kid. Card exchanges are not just cards anymore! They’ve become more extravagant- equivalent to birthday-type party favors. More often than not, my kid comes home with bags full of toys, figures, candy, and cards.
This means he needs something big to hold all of his loot. This DIY Pokéball Valentine’s Day Box is perfect and so cute for class Valentine’s Day parties. Check out my easy tutorial below.
Do you or your kids love scavenger hunts? Mine does! In recent years I have started to incorporate scavenger hunts into our gift-giving holidays to make them a little more fun and interesting. These Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues are one of my favorites!
With Christmas just around the corner, the Advent calendars are about to come out to officially begin the Christmas countdown. If you like using wooden calendars with drawers that hold little treats (like I do) then these Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues are a perfect addition. The clues and riddles make finding the gift a little more exciting!
My son loves a good scavenger hunt so anytime I can incorporate one I do! One of our newest favorites is using these Advent Calendar Scavenger Hunt Cards in the tiny Advent calendar boxes.
Looking for Advent calendars for teens and tweens? We found a variety of Advent calendars to suit many teen interests like brain teaser puzzles, chocolates and snacks, bath, body and beauty surprises, Marvel, Harry Potter, and Stranger Things themes. Keep reading for the full list and links.
In recent years, a surge of Advent calendars for kids has crowded the shelves of our favorite stores like Target and Walmart but not many are for teens and tweens, which is why we’ve made a list of some great ones we found on Amazon!
Looking for kids Advent calendars? In this post, you’ll find a full gift guide of the 19 Best Amazon Advent Calendars for Kids. We found a variety of family-friendly calendars like puzzles and tree decorating to some of the popular household names like Roblox and Pokémon! Keep reading for the full list and links.
Advent calendars are used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Since the dates of Advent vary every year, most store-bought paper calendars that we use at home begin on December 1st and end on Christmas Eve. In recent years, a surge of kids Advent calendars have crowded the shelves of our favorite stores, making it nearly impossible to avoid the popular countdown to Christmas.
As the Christmas countdown nears, we decided to make a list of some of the best Kids Advent Calendars found on Amazon in hopes that you find something special for the little ones who excitedly await the arrival of Christmas morning.
Starting your holiday shopping? We’ve got your gift guides covered this holiday season and we’re starting with a list of toddler Christmas gifts. All the gift ideas in this post are designed to help small children spark imagination and develop fine and gross motor skills.
Holiday shopping can be a stressful time of year for a lot of people. Most can’t decide what to buy, how much to spend, or even where to shop for that perfect Christmas gift. As a “self-proclaimed” professional shopper, I am giving you a gift guide to Walmart’s best Christmas gifts for toddlers. [Read more…]
Calling all team moms!! If you’re looking to put that special mom touch on your kids’ sports snacks then check out these fun and yummy After Game Snacks for Kids Sports. Make them memorable- add team colors, an inspirational note, and yummy snacks to fill they’re little bellies after a hard game!
My 8-year-old just started flag football and I’ve come to learn that each week a different family helps support the team by providing the after-game snacks. Knowing my turn as snack provider was coming, I scoped out previous snack bringers and thought maybe I should just go with the norm- fruit and chips in a zip-lock bag. Although I knew that would be the easiest thing to do, the crafter in me just couldn’t bring myself to settle on the norm. I just had to find a way to put my special mom touch on every bag. [Read more…]
Check out this must-have spooky DIY Puking Skeleton Halloween decoration! It’s a fun family project to add to this year’s Halloween decoration rotation and it will have all your neighbors totally spooked! If you love DIY projects as much as I do, you’re going to love making this one!
