Forget cars, trains, and fire engines, I’ve found the latest craft idea that will keep my 2 year old entertained for, well, minutes but he’s 2! That is a solid “I’m-so-entertained-for-a-2 year-old” goal!  Over the last few months, I have purchased some uncooked rice and pasta and put them into separate bins. I will even throw in some insect toys, shovels, funnels, you name it, and we’ll play in those bins multiple times during the day–they are such a big hit with him.* So much so that I decided to make this Rainbow Rice sensory bin in honor of all things rainbow colored, not to mention perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. *And yes,…

Not only is this non-candy idea great for your kids to pass out in their classroom and/or friends, but these Awesome Sauce Valentines (with a free printable!) actually make great snack stuffers in your kid’s lunchbox all yearlong. Now you don’t need Valentine’s Day to tell your little kiddo how amazing they are!* *But you already knew that, didn’t you?… RELATED: DIY Printable Valentines Cards for Kids All you need to make Applesauce Valentines are these five things: applesauce cups of choice THIS FREE “YOU’RE AWESOME SAUCE” PRINTABLE a printer scissors glue RELATED: Love Bug Applesauce Awesome Sauce Valentines Author: Cara Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 10 min Yield: 6 Applesauce Valentines…

Bursting with blueberries and lightly sweetened, these Mini Blueberry Muffins will not only satisfy your toddler’s snack attack moments, but will also give you an energy boost as you chase them around the house.  *Dinosaurs not included in this mini blueberry muffins recipe. But, as a warning, if you bake them, they will come. I have oat flour listed here as the main flour for these muffins but if you do not have oat flour, nor do you want to buy an entire bag full, you can use whole wheat, white flour, or even your favorite gluten free flour mix. This is a totally substitutable recipe! I’m not even kidding when I say…

Make a statement this Valentine’s Day with these Printable Valentines Cards for Kids–they’re the perfect way to say “Thank you, friend” to the kids in your child’s classroom. With three different options, now you can make your own cards this holiday and what is even better is that none of them require candy. Just good ol’ fashioned puns. Gets me every time. Valentine’s Day isn’t what it used to be when I was a kid. Things seem a bit more intense now with incredible Valentines boxes you can make and over-the-top gifts to give to friends. It used to be that a lollypop and simple card saying “You’re sweet!” was enough. Oh, what…

This Love Potion post has been sponsored by Juicy Juice 100% Juice. All text and opinions are my own. Put a spell of adoration and admiration on your kids this Valentine’s Day with this homemade Love Potion, made with Juicy Juice, 100% Juice. It’s like an edible science experiment in the comfort of your home! Three layers make this special drink oh-so-sippable: bursting with flavor juice on the bottom, a creamy middle, and a fizzy top that gives you an instant foam mustache when you take a sip. So much fun and love all in one drink! Happy Valentine’s Day to us, moms and dads. Er, I meant, this is for our kids, of…

Instead of making sweets the center of attraction for the holidays, why not turn that old rice or pasta into an activity your toddler will love with this Valentines Day Sensory Bin?! Your child will love the feel of the grains in their hands and have a blast shoveling the contents into cups or through funnels.  WHAT IS A SENSORY BIN? A sensory bin is typically a storage container filled with a variety of tactile materials (think uncooked rice, beans, pasta, sand, water, etc) made to stimulate the senses in your child. They are great hands-on tools that help your child explore, play and even discover new stimuli. You can purchase them or…