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My Top 10 Favorite Toys to Gift!
Are you looking for the perfect toy for a favorite kiddo in your life? These are my top 10 favorite toys to gift at the moment. Nothing too messy or loud in the bunch! Scroll on for links and photos. Some links on this page may be affiliate links. As such, if you click on the link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you! This list of my favorite toys to gift caters to a range of age groups. Everything on the list is gender neutral and will make great hand-me-downs to the next kid in the family as well! These…
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If you Give a Dog a Donut-Resources & Curriculum Ideas
Everyone loves the Laura Numeroff classic, ‘If you Give a Mouse a Cookie‘, but did you know this book has spun off into an entire series of stories? Preschoolers will love ‘If you Give a Dog a Donut’ and I’ve got some fun new curriculum ideas to pair with the book. Keep reading to see all of the possibilities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! If you Give a Dog a Donut In order to teach this lesson, you’ll first and foremost need the book! Here’s…
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Using the DAS Pass in Disney World- A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you heard of the DAS Pass but not sure what it is? If you’re traveling to Walt Disney World (or Land) and have members of your party who may find it difficult to spend a day in the Parks, then keep reading! For the purposes of this article I will only be referring to Disney World since I have personal experience with those Parks. Disneyland also uses this system. The overseas Parks operate differently. Updated September 2024: This past summer, Disney Parks changed their DAS process to dramatic response. I did not want to update this post until I had experienced the changes myself. This July we visited Disneyland…
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Explore Art and Imagination at Nashville’s Kid-Friendly Frist Museum
Looking for a place to escape crowded Broadway Street or the heat of Nashville? Look no further than the Frist Art Museum! With a surprisingly large children’s area, it was a great place to spend a morning with the family. Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Crayola on Amazon If you’ve been following along, you know that we were “assigned” to be in Nashville, Tennessee during the summer for a dance competition. When searching for ‘things to do with kids in Nashville’, it can be pretty tricky to find fun for…
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The Ultimate Family Guide to Nashville’s Adventure Science Center
When traveling to Nashville, it can be difficult to find places that aren’t filled with bachelorettes, booze and loud music. This might sound like a great time-unless you have your kids with you! For some family-friendly fun look no further than the Adventure Science Center. Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Adventure Science Center The Adventure Science Center is an excellent children’s museum located in Nashville, Tennessee. Away from the main drag of Broadway Street and downtown, its the perfect place to get out of the heat when visiting the area.…
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The Best Places to Explore in Nashville with Kids
Do you want to discover one of the greatest cities in Tennessee, but not sure what to do in Nashville with kids in tow? Read on to see how we spent a week in an adult oasis with our three kids! Some links are affiliate links and as such, I may earn a small commission from your purchase at no additional cost to you. Tennessee’s State Capital-Exploring Nashville with kids When you think of traveling to Nashville, the first thing that pops into your mind is probably a honky-tonk bar. Bar hopping and dancing all day and night sounds like a great way to spend a long weekend…unless you have…
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30 Days of Easy Dinner Ideas for your Family
Tired of figuring out what to feed your family each night? I’ve taken the headache away with links and recipes to 30 days of dinner that even picky eaters will enjoy. These meals can be prepared in around 30 minutes and have all been vetted by my family of picky eaters! Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support! Download my 99 Dinner Ideas Cheat Sheet! How to plan 30 days of dinner So way back, a long time ago, during one of the initial iterations of this blog, I promised more meal…
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Salem, Massachusetts- A Spooky Good time For All Ages!
With spooky season upon us, it is the perfect time to tell you all about visiting Salem, Massachusetts with kids! This little town has plenty of fun in store even for those who spook easily. Read on to discover the sites of Salem. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. By clicking on one I may make a commission at no additional cost to you. Salem, Massachusetts has always been on my bucket list of U.S. cities to visit. When we were planning our back east road trip, it was the perfect opportunity to finally check out the spooky sites! Arriving in Salem We drove the…
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Corduroy Lesson Plans for Early Childhood
Do you love adding classic stories to your curriculum? Is it teddy bear week at school or are you looking to add more connections to story time at home? Either way, follow along for some great Corduroy lesson plans using Don Freeman’s wonderful book. *Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! All about Corduroy Corduroy is a childhood classic book about a bear who wants to be loved. Follow along on his adventures throughout a department store to find his lost button and see if he ever…
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The Gingerbread Man
Are you looking for secular winter curriculum? The Gingerbread Man is a classic tale and the perfect theme for December. With plenty of great literature lesson tie-ins, preschool and elementary students will love learning with The Gingerbread Man! *Some links on my site are affiliate links. This means I may make a small commission from you clicking on them and making a purchase- at NO extra cost to you! Thanks for your support. Whether you’re homeschooling and not ready for a full blown Christmas theme or teaching in a secular school, The Gingerbread Man is a great book to ease into the month of December. My favorite version is illustrated…
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