Don't be a grinch...be a Cindy Lou Who! Make this Grinch Christmas Sensory Bin for the favorite littles in your life! With peppermint-scented rice, this is sure to be a hit with children of all ages! One of my very favorite classic Christmas books to read to my kids each year is How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. This year for our #HandsOnChristmas series with Toddler Approved, we ...
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Hands-On Christmas Activities for Kids
Christmas is a magical time for kids and adults alike! These Hands-On Christmas Activities for Kids make for interactive experiences and precious keepsakes! We are teaming up with Kristina from Toddler Approved for this #HandsOnChristmas series! This special collaboration will include 5 days of activities for kids...plus a round up of a TON of other ideas that we have done in the ...
Fine Motor Color-Matching Christmas Tree
This simple fine motor color-matching Christmas tree is a fun and festive way for your little one to practice sorting by color while practicing those fine motor skills! With only a few minutes of preparation, you'll have a Christmas tree your toddler can play with over and over again! It's Day 1 of our #HandsOnChristmas series with Kristina from Toddler Approved! We are focusing ...
Up to 50% Off Melissa & Doug Today Only
Today is one of my favorite days to shop for Christmas gifts (especially for toddlers and preschoolers)! Select Melissa & Doug toys/puzzles are currently up to 50% TODAY ONLY (November 18th). Go here to see all the toys on sale! ...
Overnight French Toast Casserole
This Overnight French Toast Casserole recipe makes for the simplest and most delicious breakfast! This recipe just takes 5 minutes of prep the night before and can be popped in the oven in the morning! Perfect for Christmas morning, holiday guests, or special occasions! I am probably the most UN-MORNING person in the entire world. Seriously. I am pretty much a Zombie until 9, at the ...
LEGO Nativity Puzzles
These LEGO Nativity Puzzles are the perfect hands-on nativity for toddlers and preschoolers! Just print out our templates and attach them to LEGO bricks! After making our LEGO Christmas Puzzles a few days ago, I decided I wanted to make something more significant to the true meaning of Christmas. These LEGO Nativity Puzzles are an excellent way for children to have hands-on experience with ...
Christmas Tree Dirt Cups
Looking for the perfect "snacktivity" for the children at your Christmas Party? Make these Christmas Tree Dirt Cups for a fun and engaging treat! Dirt Cups are one of my favorite desserts to serve to kids, especially if you are feeding a lot of them at once! They are DELICIOUS, individually portioned and are easily to customize for nearly every season/holiday. We have made Pumpkin ...
World’s Best Sugar Cookie Recipe
Our World's Best Sugar Cookie Recipe is sure to knock your socks off this Christmas! The combination of the fluffy biscuit-like dough with the super sweet glaze on top will leave your mouth watering for more! These are the best sugar cookies you will ever have. Seriously. The cookie itself is soft and almost biscuit-like while the glaze icing gives it just the right ...
Stocking Stuffers for Preschoolers
These inexpensive stockings stuffers for preschoolers are perfect for making Christmas morning extra special and extra practical! Each of these stocking stuffers must meet one of my three criteria: useful, consumable, or promote a child's development! Stockings, in my humble opinion, are the unsung heroes of Christmas morning (or Christmas Eve, depending on when you open your ...
Take Your Kids to An Honor Flight Homecoming
Looking for a way to honor our veterans? Take your kids to an Honor Flight Homecoming! This is a wonderful way to express our gratitude, respect, and appreciation for our elderly veterans! My 91-year old grandpa recently moved in with my parents. He is still extremely independent but found himself needing assistance with meals and housekeeping. Prior to this year, he has lived over 9 hours ...
