Holiday sensory play activities are wonderful to have on hand during the holidays because they not only help children build a variety of skills but also incorporate many items you likely already have around the house, or can find more readily at the store this time of year. I’ve written about our family’s love of loose parts play and sensory play activities. So it was only a matter of time before we developed holiday sensory play activities, too. Friends, I cannot even tell you how much I ... continue reading...

Ooh, it’s that time of year when technically it’s still fall but Christmas is just around the corner. Which basically means winter is nearby, too. And if the current chilly temps are any indication, I may not be totally off base here. So grab a blanket, your woolly socks, and a cuppa joe, and let’s dive into the Thanksmas season that is fresh upon us! WHAT WE’RE EATING: Currently, K-Hubs and I are face-deep in the two most recent recipes on the blog: Dairy-Free Eggnog Cranberry ... continue reading...

Happy Monday, all! October is almost over, and we have the gorgeous falling leaves to prove it. Also, in spite of the beautiful leaves, I admit I’m a little sad to see October go. It was a whirlwind month, and just why do things have to come to an end anyway? Because they do, Morgan. Fine, fine. But I go into November already nostalgic. Like, could we invent a tweener month, perhaps Novtober? That could work, right? Octember? That’s not weird at all, correct? Hmm, needs work. Anyway, we ... continue reading...

Do you ever wish you had creative, hands-on, intellectually-stimulating activities for your kids right at your fingertips??? If you are a resounding YES to this oft-asked question, then look no further than these Rainbow Sensory Trays. They are everything magical and wonderful in the world. AND they have limitless extended play opportunities! Be still, hearts and minds, this is happening. Oh, yes, Rainbow Sensory Trays are the new hit in our house, and I cannot even with how much I also kind ... continue reading...

Spiriteds, I have never loved playdough. It crumbles. I find it on the floor, in between my toes, and ground into the kitchen floor grout. I would rather step on a LEGO than clean up playdough. And both of those things have happened to me in my actual real life. So when we discovered a wheat allergy in our family and also that store-bought playdough contains wheat, please note my not-so-maternal glee at saying bye-bye to that madness. Until now. Lately, we’ve been getting super crazy in our ... continue reading...