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Apple Pie Counting Recipe Activity

Apple Pie Counting Recipe Activity

Since apple picking season is upon us, I created a simple and easy way to incorporate a little learning in a sensory bin. I used this activity in my Exploring Through Play program and it was a hit. As a subscriber to my website you…

Halloween Boo Basket

Halloween Boo Basket

We have officially entered the Fall season and with that comes one of my favorite holidays, Halloween. I was born two days before so my love for Halloween started from the beginning. Whenever we enter a new holiday season, I like to give my kids…

Sustainable Feminine Products with HannahPad

Sustainable Feminine Products with HannahPad

This post is sponsored by Hannah and includes my honest review of their HannahPad. Over the years I have been looking for ways to reduce my carbon footprint and I am constantly learning more about what our everyday products are made of. Feminine products are…

Back to School

Back to School

Yes, it is almost that time of year. It feels like the summer goes by faster every year! This school year is a big one in our family, with our oldest going to kindergarten and although I am excited for her, I am feeling really…

Ice Cream Shop Pretend Play

Ice Cream Shop Pretend Play

I have seen other people create pretend ice cream activities for their kids and it really inspired me to create my own. My kids have been patiently waiting for me to finish this over the past month and were so excited to play once it…

DIY Peg People

DIY Peg People

I recently made these peg people for my kids to use during sensory play and I love how they turned out! I originally got this idea from here and thought they were amazing. They are really easy to make yourself and it is a great…

Large Water Bead Sensory Play

Large Water Bead Sensory Play

Have you ever used water beads in your sensory play?!? My family and I LOVE them, I even used them during my Exploring Through Play class that was canceled this past year due to COVID. The small water beads are great especially for sensory bins.…

Mudroom Summer Update

Mudroom Summer Update

Last year I shared a post about my mudroom design including everything we needed to make it as functional as possible for our large family. Now that we have used it for over a year, I can still say I am in love it with!…

Garden Shop Dramatic Play

Garden Shop Dramatic Play

My kids are really into dramatic play, especially my oldest who is almost 6. I have been trying to make an effort to play more with my kids and this activity was the perfect way to bond. It has been set up for about a…

Bird Nest Playdough Activity

Bird Nest Playdough Activity

I created this activity for my kids last year and they absolutely loved it. Since it is Spring, I figured I would bring it back! It is a super simple set up and really inexpensive. I bought everything, including the birds at the dollar store,…