Jackie, Author at The Realistic Mama

10+ Genius Baby Hacks You Need To Know!

Jackie — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:00:04 +0000

There’s no denying that life with babies (and toddlers) can be a little chaotic, when your newborn arrives it’s the little tips and tricks that aren’t in manuals that will save your sanity. Some people might call them ‘baby hacks’…I just call them lifesavers. Here are 10+ more GENIUS baby hacks that will help to make life a little easier! If you...

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14 Fun Winter Activities For Kids

Jackie — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:00:55 +0000

This week we were hit with our first real snow day and the kids were so excited! It’s finally time for some fun winter activities. Last year one of their favorites was painting in the snow, but I wanted to find some other ideas for us to do. I rounded up some inspiring ideas to...

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16 Best Art Supplies For Toddlers

Jackie — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:00:29 +0000

If you’re looking to stock your art closet with the essentials, the best art supplies for toddlers that you shouldn’t be living without, you’re in the right place! Hi everyone! It’s Jackie again from I Heart Arts n Crafts. It’s no secret that I LOVE crafting, and usually every month I share some of our crafty inspiration...

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15 of the Best Baby Hacks

Jackie — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:23:49 +0000

Here is a great list of baby hacks to simplify your life! Bringing a new baby home can be overwhelming, of course it doesn’t last like that for long. After having two kids there are few things I’ve learned to make life as a new mom a little easier. What’s amazing about being a new mama...

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Free Printable Family Organization Pack

Jackie — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:57:03 +0000

If you are ready to get your family organized with your chores, menu planning, family bucket list and monthly calendar, I have you covered! I created these free printable pages to help keep everything in your life together. I know lots of people like to go paper free but I prefer a handwritten list. It...

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10 Fun Science Activities For Preschoolers

Jackie — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:07:33 +0000

If you’re looking to start introducing your child to science, preschool is the perfect time! The projects don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, but can be easy prep and done with things you may already have in your home. I’ve rounded up some fun ideas that are simple enough for preschoolers and fun enough...

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16 Creative Pool Noodle Activities For Kids

Jackie — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 13:29:35 +0000

It’s Jackie again from I Heart Arts n Crafts bringing you some creative and inexpensive ideas to get crafting this summer. With summertime officially here that means that you’ve seen stores stocked with these colorful pool noodles for swimming. That is unless you’re a craftaholic then you know that these make a great craft supply that will...

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18 Super Fun Play Recipes To Make For Kids!

Jackie — Mon, 30 May 2016 02:38:41 +0000

Here you will find a list of some of the best homemade play recipes used in art and play! Why buy it when you can make it, right? You can make your own natural face paint in minutes, whip up some ooey gooey slime, make your own aqua sand, and so much more. These are some easy and inexpensive ideas for...

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12 Kid-Made Bird Feeder Crafts

Jackie — Thu, 05 May 2016 11:00:43 +0000

Bird feeders are a great way for you to enjoy wildlife with your kids. One of the best things about making your own bird feeder is that you’re inviting birds to visit regularly. Your kids will get to see all of the different types of birds that live in your area, as well as the ones that migrate through from...

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12 Amazing Pallet Projects For Kids

Jackie — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:06:20 +0000

It’s Jackie again from I Heart Arts n Crafts, today I’m sharing some Amazing Pallet Projects. I know just about every crafter has a pallet craft on their to-do list. You can create just about anything from an old pallet, but one of my favorite way’s to reuse them is by turning them into something useful...

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