9 Life-Changing Toddler Mom Gifts: Tools of the Trade that She Needs

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Are you wondering what toddler mom gifts the toddler mom in your life needs?  Or maybe you’re looking for things to make this wild job just a little easier? Either way, I got you. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com, at no cost to …

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7 Secrets to Avoid the Play-Doh Mess (from a Neat-Freak Mom)

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Do you avoid Play-Doh because you’re really trying to avoid the Play-Doh mess? I totally understand, and have been there. We love to do Play-Doh in our home!  The kids are always engaged with it for long stretches of time (a big win!).  And I actually love it for them, too!      After understanding the benefits, …

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59 Non-Toy Christmas Gifts for Toddlers: Beating the Toy Shortage of 2021

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Non-toy Christmas gifts for toddlers may be the ticket to winning Christmas this year.   As if Christmas shopping wasn’t stressful enough for moms, now we get to deal with the Great Toy Shortage of 2021.  Lucky us. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com, at …

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12 Unconventional Toy Stores: How to Win Christmas 2021

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Finding toys at unconventional toy stores might just be the way to go this year.  For months, there have been predictions of toy shortages this Christmas season. If you are on the hunt for physical toys from actual brick and mortar stores, keep on reading. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a …

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7 Cheer-Saving Alternative Christmas Gift Ideas for Christmas 2021

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So it seems like alternative Christmas gift ideas are going to be the way to go for Christmas 2021.  All our potential presents are not currently in Santa’s workshop, but instead sitting on some ship in the ocean. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com, …

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Firefighter Preschool Unit: 9 Super Easy Firefighter Activities for Pre-K

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The firefighter preschool unit is for any kid who loves learning about firefighters, fire trucks, and the jobs they do!  It encompasses the whole child, in that there are activities attributed to letters and numbers, but also to sensory input, art, spatial reasoning, and real world experience. This firefighter preschool unit is designed for ages …

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26 Brilliant Play Kitchen Accessories Kids Love (from a Clutter-Free Mom)

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Play kitchen accessories can make or break the whole play kitchen experience. Especially for us moms. Having too many toys in the kitchen can be SUCH a pain when it comes to cleaning up. It can quickly look messy and can be difficult for little ones to clean up.  By carefully selecting the right toys …

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Playground Anxiety: What It Means & 9 Simple Tips to Overcome It

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Playground anxiety is real. I know, because I have it. With three very young children, I realized that this was something I had to overcome for their sake. I thought I was alone in playground anxiety. But I should’ve known better. Are any of us really the only ones who feel certain emotions? Susie Allison, …

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