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Playdough Little People Accessories
Another fun playdough idea: making accessories for little people and animals. Simon and I had a good time and lots of giggles with the playdough beards, glasses, hats, and even clothes I made for his...
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Simple Cardboard Tube Airplane
The other day I whipped up this little airplane for Simon out of a cardboard tube, some cardboard wings cut from a food box, and little people to sit inside. If you want to make one too it is easy....
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Clothespin Play For Toddlers
If you are looking for a good way to occupy a toddler for a while, I highly recommend clothespins. We purchased some to use for connecting blankets when making forts, and when Simon was having a...
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Felt Food
Yesterday evening, Simon and I were make-believe cooking together in his play kitchen, when he said something about a carrot. He doesn’t have any play food carrots though, so I decided to make some. I...
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Peekaboo!
Just a bit of silliness to share with you this evening. We invented this game of burying Simon in all of the stuffed animals that we can find. (Stuffed animals have a way of breeding, don’t they?) He...
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9 Dollars Well Spent
Welcome! Don’t mind the mess. Just your average, everyday family shenanigans going on here. Simon grabbed this bright pink sled off the shelf at the store the other day, and asked me: “What dis?”...
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Baby(doll) Wearing
This is an improvised babydoll sling, made by tying a bandana around Simon. He wore his baby for most of the afternoon, and took great care not to let him fall out, or even let a leg stick out. I am...
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DIY Salt Tray and Alphabet Cards
The other night I put together this salt tray and set of alphabet cards set for Simon. He has been into learning about letters lately, and loves to trace things. Also, anytime he gets to do sensory...
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DIY I Spy Game
Simon absolutely loves playing “I Spy”, and we often use that game to keep him occupied while waiting in public places, or on long car trips. He also loves reading the “I Spy” type of books we own,...
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Caps and Mirrors
In preparation for the big move, I have been going through boxes and shelves of stuff, deciding what to toss, what to donate, and what to keep. I am determined not to bring extra clutter with us. As I...
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