2024-03-31 19:00
Did you know that your garbage and the contents of your recycling bin can be home to the most creative toys and kid supplies? When we introduce kiddos to upcycling and repurposing material… Read More
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A blog & guide for incorporating creative, frugal, and sustainable habits into daily living. All of these pillars are based in mindfulness and intentionality with an emphasis on practicality and accessibility.
2024-02-07 03:14
Kids don’t always need traditional toys to make mindful memories. Sometimes, it’s the household items around your house that they can play with for hours. The items listed below… Read More
2024-01-15 06:24
We all know how commercialized Valentine's Day is in America, but it's very difficult not to acknowledge the mega popular holiday. Here are four Valentine activities for toddlers chosen with… Read More
2023-12-27 08:31
Sarah’s Silks offers such a variety of open-ended toys— which toy is the best fit for the kiddo you have in mind? Over the past couple years, I’ve used the following Sarah… Read More
2023-10-05 06:28
As an interdisciplinary field, play can quickly get complicated. In fact, the topic of play happens to be so nuanced that developmental psychologists, evolutionary psychologists, anthropolog… Read More
2023-09-11 05:46
You’ve probably heard how important it is to read to your baby– pediatricians are even participating in initiatives to stress the importance of new parents reading with their lit… Read More
2023-07-08 07:21
Since 2020, guns have been the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. We’re currently living in a time where it’s impossible to shield little ones from violenc… Read More
2023-05-28 06:08
Summertime is everyone’s favorite season to take advantage of the beautiful weather! But, it can be challenging to entertain a toddler on a hot summer day without a pool.
Not to worry… Read More
2023-04-30 02:28
No pool in your backyard? You’re not alone— only around 15% of households in the U.S. have swimming pools. But that doesn’t mean your toddler can’t enjoy the benefits… Read More
2023-03-30 02:46
You can create mindful memories with your kid using the simplest materials, including playsilks! In case you haven't heard of them, playsilks (sometimes known as scarves) are colorful fibrou… Read More
2023-02-03 23:38
Need a way to spice up the next trip to the zoo with your little one? Your toddler will love this zoo scavenger hunt printable. This Montessori style scavenger hunt features real life photos… Read More
2022-07-03 19:14
Do you remember being a kid and being captivated by the uniqueness of a seashell? Even as adults, we still harbor (get it?) a captivation with seashells. As adults, we often put seashells on… Read More
2022-04-08 06:41
Ready for some heavy news? The average baby will go through 1,500-1,800 diapers a year! Traditional diapers are made out of society’s go-to resource, you guessed it, plastic.
Many su… Read More
2021-11-29 09:49
Shopping for toys can feel flat out overwhelming, especially if you’re looking for good quality, safe toys. And by safe, I mean, non-toxic and BPA free (toddlers mouth everything). On… Read More
2021-10-18 02:58
Some people think of Halloween as just another commercial holiday, not me! I find Halloween to be one of the best opportunities to explore sensory-based activities with kids.
For a couple… Read More
2021-10-16 05:36
Halloween can get ridiculously and unnecessarily expensive, especially when you consider the price of costumes. Here's a scary statistic for you- this year, it's estimated that Americans wil… Read More
2021-07-28 16:24
Have you ever gotten home from work, turned on the news, and felt a pit in your stomach at the sight of a raging forest fire? Me too. Well, guess what? There are so many ways you can become… Read More
2021-07-19 09:11
Maybe you can't afford to purchase your kid a set of play food? Or perhaps you don't like the play food options currently on the toy market.
Here’s a simple solution: reduce waste an… Read More
2021-07-18 09:14
Rather you’re new to sustainable living or you’ve been on your journey for a while, you’re sure to find an item on this list that speaks to you! I’ve tried out and re… Read More
2021-07-18 09:13
Do you have a toddler that gets just as excited about going to the grocery store as they do about going to an amusement park? Then this the perfect fun and free dramatic play activity to rec… Read More
2021-07-18 09:12
Who remembers those fun little pedometers that you could clip onto your pants and they'd track your steps extremely inaccurately?
Yup, I owned one too. Thank god we've come a long way in th… Read More
2021-07-18 05:47
Here's a step-by-step guide to growing your very own, "hairy" grassy caterpillar! This project takes ~15 min if done with a tiny human that has tiny hands.
Supplies
● Stocking
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