Boys (and girls!) can benefit when there’s fun learning resources available at home. These are tried-and-true ways to pique his interest. Editor’s Note: A few months ago, one reader wrote to us, “This is just a suggestion of something I’d love to see–and I’m sure others would too. I have a bunch of boys that…
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More Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Some more easy prep, DIY activities to keep your toddler happy and busy. Did you love the activities shared in my first post on Busy Toddler Activities? Need a couple of fresh ones to keep your toddler entertained? He’ll also love these. Pipe Cleaner and Straw ActivityAge Level: 2.5+ You’ll Need: Cut up straws to…
Baking: This Week’s Main Activity. In Some (Most?) Homes.
Sometimes, when life slows down (like in the 9 days), baking is the perfect medicine. Baking is something we all tend to do these days, whether to pass time, to fill up that freezer, because it’s hot out and we want to stay away from the sun, or, because we need something yummy for breaking…
Indoor Things to Do In and Around Lakewood
Rainy or cold (or just way too hot?). If you want to have fun indoors in the Central NJ area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together out of the house, but perhaps the weather is just not so inviting….
14 New Amazon Crafts for At-Home Fun
These fun new activities make home the most fun place to be. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2024 with more tried-and-true crafts that our own children have loved too! Winter is here and it can be a challenge to keep the kids entertained while being stuck indoors. If you have a few…
Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Drink your coffee in peace with these easy prep, low supervision DIY activities Your toddler seems uninterested in his toys. But you really need a few minutes (even if it’s just to drink a whole cup of coffee!) for him to be busy on his own. These fun activities are easy for you to prepare,…
Do Your Kids Love to Perform? These Make Home Skits and Plays Even More Fun.
It’s showtime! Simply hang the curtains and let your kids perform and entertain. We all know some of those kids who love to perform. Skits, dances, gymnastics shows, choirs – they just love to shine in the spotlight. They practice and pull together just the right costumes and props. Maybe they even create backdrops. Want…
How to Collect and Organize Mini Erasers
Even mom will fall in love with this collection because it’s just so cute! This is one collection that even mom will be excited about. There’s something about cute mini things that’s just irresistible. I approve of this one way more than other Recess Trends they’ve been into over the years. (Other than Rubik’s Cubes…
19 Great Activity Books That’ll Keep Your Creative Kids Entertained
No need to rush anywhere. Pull out a fresh activity book and the kids will be busy. UPDATED FOR 2024. Midwinter break is almost here, and although we hope to enjoy some out-of-the-house fun, there’s always those times when mom needs the kids to be happy and entertained at home (think: Erev Shabbos…or when mom…
Fun Bath Time Activity: Foam Shapes
Create the shapes, then sit back and let them create the scenes. If you like the ease of this dot sticker activity, then this foam sticker one has an added bonus: it will be easier to get your child or toddler into the bath (though it might be harder to get them out). This is…