Why You Should Encourage Messy Sensory Play

Why You Should Encourage Messy Sensory Play

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This post and giveaway were made possible by iConnect and Dreft. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. A happy toddler = a happy mom And yes, that is 1000% true for us. When Squeaker is having a good day, I have a good day. And when Squeaker has a great day, I tend to have a great day. Sure, we still have our ups and downs and our power struggles. But when she is happy, I’m also happy. Sometimes her happiness stems from my overall mood. Mostly though it’s from what she’s doing during the day. And a good day for her is a balanced day. Sometimes we do pages from a tot pack and sometimes…

Barbie STEM Kit and Related Barbie Career Dolls

Barbie STEM Kit and Related Barbie Career Dolls

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One way to encourage girls to get involved with STEM is through toys. Now, while you could certainly do no wrong with a good science kit or LEGO set, sometimes it takes a well recognized figure like Barbie. Did you know that there’s now a Barbie STEM kit? I’ve also picked out a few Barbie career dolls that could help with encouraging STEM pursuits. Why the Barbie STEM Kit is a Great Gift Idea  The Barbie STEM kit is a wonderful way for children to experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math all in one kit. And hey, if your little boy is into Barbie, he’s going to love this. Top Features of the Barbie STEM Kit The set comes with 122 plastic building pieces…

Easy Tips for How to Encourage Girls to Get Involved in STEM

Easy Tips for How to Encourage Girls to Get Involved in STEM

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or sometimes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) is a field that is traditionally dominated by males. And though that trend is shifting somewhat, it’s still important to encourage girls to get involved in STEM. As a mom of  two girls, I want them to know that they are capable of doing anything to the best of their ability. And while the STEM fields were never really my strong point (unless it was a social science), I hope that both of my girls will explore these areas. How to Encourage Girls to Get Involved in STEM Although we have come a long way from the days when Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), were disciplines strictly dominated by…

How Stay at Home Moms Can Benefit from Practicing Yoga

How Stay at Home Moms Can Benefit from Practicing Yoga

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When I mentioned those six lifestyle hacks for weight loss, one of the things that I talked about was exercising regularly. This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no obligation to use them, by purchasing something through my affiliate link you are supporting this site, thanks! Exercise, at one point, used to be one of my favorite things. I did step aerobics, I spent at least an hour on the Elliptical machine and then happily moved on to the rowing machine. I even enjoyed working with weights or occasionally using a friend’s Bowflex. I wouldn’t call myself a fitness junkie though because my obsession with exercise was tied to deeper issues. It took me several years to overcome those issues and to…

How to Make a Chalk Handprint Turkey for Thanksgiving

How to Make a Chalk Handprint Turkey for Thanksgiving

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As Squeaker’s tolerance for craft and art time increases, I look for more ways to incorporate that into our day. We’re pretty relaxed when it comes to doing crafts and activities though on occasion, I don’t mind doing themed/holiday crafts. And while I’m more than ready to dive into Christmas, I also realize that we needed to do some stuff for Thanksgiving. This is our first year really celebrating Halloween with Squeaker and this year will be the first year that I really involve her with Christmas. So what do we do for Thanksgiving? Well, aside from having her help with a few cooking tasks, we can do decorations. We started with a simple chalk handprint turkey craft to go along with our K-Cup turkey….

How to Make a K-Cup Turkey for Thanksgiving

How to Make a K-Cup Turkey for Thanksgiving

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I’m not the craftiest person out there but I do like to occasionally tap into my creative side. One of my favorite ways to do that is by using K-Cups to make things. Sometimes they turn out to my expectations. And sometimes not so much. My latest attempt was to make a K-Cup turkey for Thanksgiving. Of course this could also be done by an older child but I don’t quite trust my toddler to use the glue gun yet. Depending on their age, this craft can be done completely by a child or it can be done with adult assistance. It really depends on your judgement and their craft ability level. How to Make a K-Cup Turkey for Thanksgiving To start you’ll need: an…