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11 Best Calm Down Jars

Alida — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:57:48 +0000

Have you made a calm down jar yet? These little bottles are an amazing resource for parents! As the name describes they are great for calming down kids who are in timeout, bored & fidgety in the car, anxious or struggling with sensory overload. My favorite part is how easy they are to make and...

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The Perfect 4-Year Old Gift Idea

Alida — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:00:04 +0000

Today, we let my 4-year old daughter open one of her gifts early. Before she even opened it she was telling me and Corey that we were the best mom and dad ever – I love kids! She was soooo excited and it ended up being the perfect gift! The Perfect 4-Year Old Gift Idea...

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She started a journal when her daughter was 3, then she turned it into this…

Alida — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:41:55 +0000

Last year, I started a paper journal to jot small pieces of wisdom down for my daughter. My plan was to give it to her on her 18th birthday. As I started saving away favorite recipes, personal growth tips, special memories and sweet letters I suddenly had a freak out moment. What if something happened...

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3 Awesome DIY Fort Ideas to Try Right Now!

Alida — Wed, 24 May 2017 00:56:06 +0000

This post is sponsored by Jasco. You guys know how much we love forts if you’ve seen our Ultimate DIY Forts post. We’re here to add 3 more ideas to the list! You can see them best in this video… 1. The Simple Table Fort Or as I like to call it, “How Mom Builds...

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Have too many toys? These 11 best toys will solve your problem!

Alida — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:37:59 +0000

Best toys. Toys that have a long life, encourage imagination and kids continue to play with day after day. As we’re getting ready to move into our new house I’m wanting to fill it exclusively with these kind of toys. That means getting rid of the buckets of toys that create a overwhelming mess and are...

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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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Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids

Alida — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:21:58 +0000

Check out this adorable Thanksgiving turkey craft for kids that doubles as a snack! Earlier this year I decided that I really wanted to try to be more festive this year. It gets tricky though because everything lands so close together, we have 2 birthdays in October, then Thanksgiving, then all the December holidays. Not to mention still...

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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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10 Amazing Scrapbooking Ideas & How to Start a DIY Blog

Alida — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:15:59 +0000

Today we have a ton of awesome scrapbooking ideas for you and we’re also showing you how to start a DIY blog of your own so you can make money doing what you love! First, Let’s Chat about How to Start a DIY Blog Do you love arts and crafts? Is DIY totally your thing? Why...

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