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DIY Cardboard Mailbox Play: Mailing a letter

Hey Mr. Post Man! DIY Cardboard Mailbox Play

August 8, 2012November 14, 2017 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

There is nothing like pretend play to fill up a LOOOONG afternoon of being indoors, and a DIY cardboard mailbox is just the thing to inspire plenty of story telling. Everything you need to create a play post office from scratch, including a FREE printable.

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Shaving Cream Play video

Let’s Get Messy: Shaving Cream Play

August 3, 2012March 18, 2014 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

…in which we learn that not every activity is a winner for every child. And that was the end of that. Notice, however, that he has shaving cream not only …

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Build engines of (minimal) destruction

July 13, 2012September 30, 2017 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

All you need to keep your kids occupied non-digitally on a super hot or rainy day is a glue gun, craft sticks, wooden clothes pins, masking tape, bottle tops, plastic …

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Create a Family Gallery

May 30, 2012May 28, 2012 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

To create a family art display that represents everyone in your family, you’ll need enough primed canvases for each family member to have one. These are available in various sizes …

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plan your next stroller walk to a tee

Joy Makin’ Mamas Guide to Stroller Walking

March 15, 2012October 5, 2017 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but spring weather always signals the start of a huge mileage spike on our jogging stroller. Bitty dude loves riding around in the shade, munching …

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Safety Zones

March 13, 2012March 13, 2012 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Once your kid is old enough to move about independently of you- usually around the time they start school- you need a way to help them understand when it’s ok …

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