• 15+ Ocean Themed Sensory Bins for Kids

    Bring the ocean indoors (or outdoors) this summer with 15+ Ocean Themed Sensory Bins for Kids! Sensory bins are gaining popularity in the world of activities for kids, and for a good reason, too! They are what I call the 4 E’s – engaging, educational, entertaining, and exciting! My kids love sensory play and I…

  • How to Make Your Own Colorful Sand

    Learn How to Make Your Own Colorful Sand using salt for sensory play! This recipe is great for sensory play for kids. Add this colorful sand to sensory bins or bottles, add some scoops and cups or containers and enjoy play time! We’ve been playing around with food coloring a lot lately! For years, I…

  • Tips for Camping with Kids

    Going on a camping trip soon with your family? Read these Tips for Camping with Kids before you pack up and head out! Find FREE camping printables at the bottom of this post! My family and I moved to the Pacific Northwest at the beginning of May. It’s a beautiful area up here and there’s…

  • How to Create Busy Boxes for Kids

    Spring is here! Well, kind of. I live in the Pacific Northwest currently and some days still feel pretty close to winter! During Spring Break when the kids are home, I have to keep them busy! If I don’t offer fun activities for them to work on, then I hear the usual “Mom, I’m bored!”…

  • Crab Paper Plate Craft

    Learn how to create this adorable Crab Paper Plate Craft this summer with the kids! Did you know that you can take something as simple as a paper plate and turn it into a beautiful piece of art?! Today, I’m sharing how to create an adorable crab paper plate craft! Get your art supplies out…

  • Water Activities for Toddlers

    Toddlers love to play with water. These fun Water Activities for Toddlers can be adapted for indoor or outdoor use and will keep young children busy for hours. Something about water just fascinates toddlers. The way the water feels and moves is a constant source of wonder for kids. Here are four activities to harness…

  • Summer Activities to Keep Kids Busy

    Summer is around the corner! How do you plan to keep the kids busy this summer? I know I’ll be busy this summer entertaining my girls, so I’m doing my best to plan ahead! There are too many days where I fail to plan out our day and it ends up a complete disaster. This…