Indoor and outdoor activities to keep kids of all ages occupied and learning new skills. We love sensory play, active play, and anything DIY. These are kid and parent tested and approved ideas in our family.
When the weather is cold, rainy, or just plain unpredictable, having a list of go to indoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers is a lifesaver. It somehow feels like every winter I am shocked when it hits that point where the temp doesn’t rise above zero and the windchill is in that “you’ve got like…
Homemade kinetic sand is a fun, hands-on sensory activity that kids absolutely love. Unfortunately, my experience with kinetic sand has been that it is a big mess that my kids beg for at the store and then hate as soon as they get home because it’s basically just… sand that sometimes presses together? The good…
If you have active kids like mine, you know how important it is to burn off that energy during the day (so they’re not keeping you awake burning it off all night). The problem living in a cold weather climate is, as soon as winter rolls around, it seems like an exponentially large hurdle is…
If you want your home to smell warm, cozy, and instantly inviting, a cranberry and orange simmer pot is one of the easiest DIYs you can make. If you are also battling against the insanely dry weather of winter, this recipe is for you too. Using simple ingredients you probably already have, this stovetop recipe…
I like to pride myself on the fact that I have some “outdoor kids”. There is not much they would rather do than explore outside… in the summer. Getting kids outside in the winter can feel way harder than it should be – especially when the couch is cozy, screens are tempting, and the cold…
I’m a true winter person – I love the snow. And that’s something I’m hoping to pass down to my kids. I figure there is no better way to turn my kids into snow lovers than to turn that snow into one of their favorite things – dessert. Snow ice cream is a silly winter…
If you’re looking for a low prep, low mess sensory activity that turns bath time into play time, these easy shower paints for kids are a must try. Made with just shaving cream, baby soap, and food coloring, this simple recipe creates bright, foamy paints that rinse right off tubs, shower walls, and little hands….
A dried orange garland is one of those classic Christmas decorations that instantly makes your home feel warm, cozy, and nostalgic. They are so cute and look like you really have your life together, but are also SO easy to make at home! With just a few oranges and a little time, you can create…
Looking for a simple, low prep Christmas activity that keeps little hands busy while building important skills? This Fine Motor Skill Q-Tip Christmas Tree is an easy holiday craft and sensory activity that toddlers and preschoolers love. Kids use colored Q-tip “lights” to decorate a cardboard Christmas tree. While they’re decorating and designing, they’re also…
I love a sentimental ornament this time of year. Basically anything homemade that will keep for years is my kryptonite. I still have ornaments that I made when I was a kid and I proudly hang them on the tree every year, and I want that for my kids too. So Cinnamon ornaments are a…