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ZooAmerica Family-Friendly Events

February 28, 2019 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking for fun things to do with the kiddos this month? ZooAmerica Family-Friendly events are such a great way to get the whole family out and exploring as the weather starts to warm up!

Thank you to ZooAmerica for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on upcoming ZooAmerica family-friendly events All opinions are 100% my own. I have shared before about what a neat place ZooAmerica in Hershey, PA is, and what special memories it holds for my family. It’s such a great place to visit […]

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Filed Under: Leaving the House, Local Travel, SAHM Life, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

10 Fun Activities for Kids in a Cast

January 22, 2018 By Lindsay Houser 6 Comments

Keeping a kid with a broken bone busy and calm is a CHALLENGE! Try these ten smart activities for kids in a cast--they will stay busy and happy while not hurting their cast or broken bone! GENIUS!

Well moms, it happened.  My son broke his elbow falling off his bike, and I was introduced to the world of having a kiddo in a cast. While I’m grateful it wasn’t a worse break (remember when Meredith’s son broke his femur bone and landed in a hip spica cast?!), not knowing how to handle a […]

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Filed Under: Health, Hip Spica Cast, Leaving the House, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

Help Your Child Learn to Swim with SwimWays

June 19, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Help your child learn to swim this summer with these cool tips and this genius how-to! I love what we've learned with the process and my kids can't get enough of chilling in the pool this summer! Check it out and get your own family swim on!

***This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central so I could share how to help your child learn to swim and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** We live outside and in our pool during the summer months, so it was very important our kiddos to […]

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Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Summer, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

Springtime at Tuckerton

April 10, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Yay! The weather has finally turned! Looking for some fun family outings? Springtimeat Tuckerton is full of family-friendly activities and events that will delight the whole family! Make plans now to visit--and dont' miss the Food and Brew Fest! It's a win!!

***Thank you to Tuckerton Seaport for sponsoring this post so I could scoop all of you on the events of Springtime at Tuckerton! This is a sponsored post brought to you by Real Mom Media. The opinions are completely my own based on my personal experience with the product*** In my mom-crazed corner of the […]

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Filed Under: Couple Time, Escapism, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

Best Bedtimes for Babies and Toddlers

March 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Don't know what the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers are? Struggling to get into a sleep routine and schedule? No worries, mama! Follow this clear, simple sleep chart and get the whole family in order in no time!

****Thank you to The Baby Sleep Site for sponsoring this post so I could share the scoop on the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers with all of you!**** Any mama out there ever feel a bit clueless with how to best care for those kiddos? Oh wait, what’s that? ALL the hands are raised? […]

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Filed Under: Aiming Low, Babies, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Toddler Playtime

DIY Fairy Garden in 6 Easy Steps

March 17, 2017 By Anne Metz 31 Comments

Have you heard about the magic of fairy gardens? Here's the simple how-to you need to craft your own DIY fairy garden at your own home! With these fab ideas, for pretty, simple, whimsical and cheap fairy garden accessories, your little fairies will be delighted and feel most at home!

I can’t remember the first time I heard about fairy gardens, but I do remember that as soon as I heard such a thing existed, I knew I would be making one! I don’t know what it is I love most about fairy gardens. Maybe it’s the tinyness. Let’s face it, miniature versions of full size counterparts are […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gardening, Gifts, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

3 DIY Sensory Play Recipes

March 6, 2017 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

These DIY sensory play recipes are perfect for fidgety kids to make and play with! Using only a few ingredients you'll find in your pantry, it's time to whip up these easy batches of homemade flubber, foam dough and slime! I love the fun twist you can add to to the slime!

Do you need a foolproof way to keep the attention of your busy, sensory-demanding little ones that doesn’t involve screen time? How about an activity that’s engaging, fun, and sensory friendly? Seems like a tall order. What if you could achieve that lofty goal without even taking a trip to the store? I know it seems impossible, […]

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Filed Under: ASD, DIY, Recipes, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

Top 20 Teacher-Recommended Melissa and Doug Toys

December 9, 2016 By Amy Waltermyer 6 Comments

Want to buy your kids gifts that will be fun AND help them grow? This list of top 20 teacher-recommended Melissa and Doug toys are sure to be a win! With gift ideas for both school-age children, toddlers and babies, you can't go wrong! I would never have thought of a few of the birthday party gift ideas!

It’s that time of the year, mamas! The holidays are here, and if you’re anything like me, you are frantically searching for last-minute gift ideas for, well, everyone. Your kids. Your kids’ friends. Your nieces and nephews. (And that’s just accounting for the littles in your life. Adults are a whole different story for another day!) With the […]

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Filed Under: Mommy's Favorites, Preschool, Reviews, School, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

It’s All about the Kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

June 17, 2016 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking for some local fun for the kids this summer? The rides, events, and promotions for kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is perfect! They get to play at a super amusement park and water park, while having fun in the sun! A wonderful way to celebrate the summer! Check out the cool deal going on now--you won't believe it!

***Disclosure: This post about kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own.*** My family’s newest avid crush this summer is Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. The fun events and special […]

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Filed Under: Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Sickness, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

A Day at The Crayola Experience!

May 26, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking for the perfect family day trip? Visiting The Crayola Experience is the perfect creative treat for kids during any season of the year! They get to exercise their minds, bodies, and imaginations in uber-fun and creative ways! Plus, check out the sweet ideas here for the memorable souvenirs (no extra cost!) they can bring home!

My children have a very enthusiastic crush on The Crayola Experience, so when we were recently given tickets to visit in exchange for this honest post review, there was a lot of squeeing that went down in this house. Wa-hoo! They love going there, I love taking them, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Why is […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

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