Splash into Summer: How to Create Diy Sponge Water Bombs
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Splash into Summer: How to Create Diy Sponge Water Bombs

I’ve found the perfect summer project to share with you: DIY Sponge Water Bombs. After being gifted a pack of water bombs or water balloons, my children had the best afternoon filling and throwing them at each other. They were running around, being active it fits of laughter. However as the giggles turned to requests…

Splash into Fun: Best Summer Water Play Activities for Kids
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Splash into Fun: Best Summer Water Play Activities for Kids

Fun water play activities for kids are a great way to spend the day! Whether you are at home or out and about, water play is always a hit with my kids. I hope your family loves these activities as much as we do. Introduction to Summer Water Fun Summer has always beckoned us to…

Rainbow Ripples: the Magic of a Coloured Water Pouring Station
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Rainbow Ripples: the Magic of a Coloured Water Pouring Station

Level up your water play with a coloured water pouring station! Use vessels you have at home already to create a wonder water wonderland for your toddler to learn and grow. This activity has been a huge success over and over again with all three of my children and I’m so excited to share it…

Can Your Toddler Sense Pregnancy When You’re Pregnant
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Can Your Toddler Sense Pregnancy When You’re Pregnant

Can toddlers sense pregnancy? I often hear stories about toddlers acting differently around pregnant mothers, begging the question: do they have a ‘sixth sense’ for pregnancy?  Can toddlers sense pregnancy? The Sixth Sense of Toddlers Many parents marvel at the perceptiveness of their toddlers, who seem to pick up on things before they’re stated explicitly. …

60 Best Airplane Snacks to Keep Toddlers Cheery on Flights
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60 Best Airplane Snacks to Keep Toddlers Cheery on Flights

Get your hands on 60 airplane snack suggestions to keep toddlers happy on flights or on the road. Traveling with toddlers can often turn mealtime into a juggling act, particularly during long-haul flights and road trips.  Any parent knows that hungry kids can quickly turn from cherubs to little gremlins.  In the confined space of an airplane, every parent’s goal is…

39 Best favourite toddler travel toys for road trip
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39 Best favourite toddler travel toys for road trip

In this article, I’ve curated a list of the 39 best travel toys for your toddler.  This amazing collection of toys will ensure to make your family road trip or plane ride not only manageable but also a joyous and memorable experience for both parents and their little adventurers. Embarking on long car trips with…

Apple Sorting Activity for Toddlers
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Apple Sorting Activity for Toddlers

In this blog post, we dive into an exciting and educational apple-sorting activity designed to captivate the mind of your toddler. Through hands-on engagement, children not only enjoy themselves but also cultivate essential cognitive skills. The art of sorting apples goes beyond mere play – it’s a valuable learning experience that lays the foundation for…

10 Ideas for (Affordable) Days Out With Your Kids
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10 Ideas for (Affordable) Days Out With Your Kids

Create beautiful memories for your children with these 10 ideas for affordable days out with your kids. In today’s bustling world, families often find themselves caught up in the whirlwind of busy schedules and digital devices, leaving little room for authentic bonding. Amidst this rapid pace, it’s essential to create opportunities for quality family time…

Laundry Hacks for a Busy Toddler Mum

Laundry Hacks for a Busy Toddler Mum

In this article, we delve into a collection of practical and time-saving laundry hacks tailored to the unique challenges faced by mothers with energetic toddlers. Discovering effective strategies to manage laundry while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood can be a game-changer for any busy toddler mom. From stain-fighting techniques to streamlined sorting systems, these hacks…

Potato Masher Play Dough Smash
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Potato Masher Play Dough Smash

Team up your fresh homemade play dough with a kitchen staple to create a potato masher play dough smash activity for your toddler. The humble second draw down in your kitchen is a treasure trove for tools that can be repurposed for play dough fun. Today, we are celebrating our beloved potato masher to have…

Ice Cream Shop Dramatic Play
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Ice Cream Shop Dramatic Play

Welcome to our blog post on ice cream shop dramatic play! Dramatic play is an essential part of childhood development. It provides children with opportunities to explore their imaginations, enhance their social skills, and engage in creative role-playing. In this post, we’ll delve into the exciting world of setting up a simple ice cream shop…

Painting with Balls: Process Art and STEAM Activity
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Painting with Balls: Process Art and STEAM Activity

Get ready to explore the super cool realm of painting with balls with your toddler in this article. Brace yourself for an artistic adventure where your toddler can experiment, explore, and create their very own masterpieces. That is while boosting their fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and sensory experiences. We’ve got a step-by-step guide that…

Magnetic Numbers on Cookie Sheet Counting
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Magnetic Numbers on Cookie Sheet Counting

Introduce your toddler to numbers with this magnetic numbers on cookie sheet counting activity. Magnetic numbers on a cookie sheet can be a fun and interactive way to teach and practice counting with your toddler. Not only does this activity expose them to rote counting and the written number or symbol that represents the number,…

Oobleck Construction Site Sensory Play
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Oobleck Construction Site Sensory Play

Embrace your toddler’s love for diggers, dump trucks, and excavators with this oobleck construction site sensory play activity. Oobleck Construction Site Sensory Play Oozy Oobleck is a fun and sensory material that toddlers can play with. Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid is made by mixing cornstarch and water. This substance behaves like both a liquid…

Painting with Construction Trucks
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Painting with Construction Trucks

Painting with construction trucks is a creative and enjoyable activity for your digger-loving toddler! Painting with trucks combines the excitement of playing with vehicles and the artistic expression of painting. It offers a unique approach to creating artwork by using the wheels of toy trucks to create fascinating patterns and textures on a canvas or…

Construction Trucks Taste Safe Dirt Sensory Bin
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Construction Trucks Taste Safe Dirt Sensory Bin

Learn how to make a construction trucks taste-safe dirt sensory bin for your toddler. Construction trucks are all the rage in our house at the moment. This super simple sensory play idea was quick to set up. It kept Mr 2 engaged in learning with a busy mind and busy hands for the better part…

Dinosaur Fossil Dig

Dinosaur Fossil Dig

Learn how to create a taste-safe dinosaur fossil dig for your toddler. Kids love dinosaurs. It seems that most kids show an interest in dinosaurs at one point or another. Dinosaur fossil digs are a fantastic way to introduce young children to the world of science and history. Not only are they fun and engaging,…