About BizyBeez MagStix There’s something really special about MagStix by BizyBeez. First, unlike other magnetic toys, this 41-piece magnetic building set comes with a portable playboard that can be used as a building base anywhere — on the floor, table, or lap while traveling in the car. Second, the chunky tactile pieces give kids ages three and older a sense of calm and focus. That’s incredibly valuable to parents of children on the spectrum that love to zoom in on objects that are … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Get Your Kid to Break Bad Habits
From nose picking to thumb sucking- there are a plenty of inappropriate habits that your little one might pick up over the course of his growth period, and just like with temper tantrums, these can be difficult to handle. So how exactly can you help your kid break bad habits? Keep reading to find out just that. Helping Your Kid Break Bad Habits Work With, Not Against As a parent, when you’re educating or pushing your child to overcome his bad habits, you automatically turn the … [Read more...]
13 Cute K-Cup Crafts for the Kids
If you're like our family, you have a lot of K-cups lying around. What do you do with your K-cups? This month, since we will be celebrating Earth Day, why don't you give the kids those empty K-cups and let them be creative? Here are 13 great ideas to repurpose K-cups: K Cup Turkey by Kori at HomeK Cup Pumpkins by Happy MotheringK Cup Reindeer by You Brew My TeaK Cup Crows by Kori at HomeK Cup Ladybugs by About a MomK Cup Easter Chicks by Midwestern MomsK Cup Turtles by Craft … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Glass Gem Magnets
In our house, we like to do simple crafts. The kids love crafting and when it's affordable and can be gifted to others -- well that's a big win. Like our bottle cap magnet DIY, these glass gem magnets are also so easy to make, and make cute little gifts for friends, neighbors and teachers. With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up, why don't you make a few? Glass Marble Magnets With only six supplies necessary to make these clear glass magnets, you are sure to find a few of these things … [Read more...]
Instant Family Movie Fun with Isabella
About the Instant Family Movie The heartwarming film, inspired by the real events from the life of writer/director Sean Anders, follows Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) as they decide to start a family and stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 year old girl (Isabela Moner), they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie … [Read more...]
Playmobil Toys – Tiny Paws Pet Hotel
Nathanael loves playing with building play sets. He also loves his dog, Max. This playset from Playmobil is perfect for my six year old. He couldn't wait to open it, set it up, and use his imagination this weekend. And guess what? Even his big sister, Isabella had her turn playing with it. She loved to set up the Pet Hotel scene. I love when toys normally geared for Nate, appeal to her as well. We're at this strange stage where she sometimes feels "too big" to play with toys like this. Playmobil … [Read more...]
Homemade Lemon Salt Scrub – 4 Simple Ingredients!
Handmade DIY beauty gifts are perfect ideas for the upcoming Spring season. With Easter, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Mother's Day coming up -- the ladies in your life would love this simple DIY beauty idea. DIY Lemon Salt Scrub Recipe Lemon Salt Scrub Ingredients: 1 cup sea salt (you can use a fine or coarse grain)½ cup olive oil1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest10 drops lemon essential oil Step 1. Zest a lemon and blot it dry with paper towel. Step 1. Add sea salt, olive oil, … [Read more...]