With your first child everyone seems to have an endless supply of advice and tips but today, while scrubbing throw up out of my carpet, I began to think about all the little things people never warned me about or told me about when it comes to having a child. Therefore here’s my list (in no […]
DIY Light Table Reimagined!
I have a huge fascination with the light table. Honestly I think I may have more fun with it than the kids do sometimes! My husband has grand ideas to create a better light table but the follow through takes time so I don’t expect it anytime soon. I had grown tired of the multi […]
Felt Board Shape City with Houses & Cars
Let’s make a shape city! The felt board is a really great way for kids to play and explore many things! You can do so much with a felt board! We love ours and the kids get so much use out of it. Currently my toddlers are learning about shapes so, to go along with […]
Monster Pudding Cups Halloween Treat for Kids
Need an easy Halloween treat you kids can make? Give these yummy monster cups a try today! Here’s one that my kids LOVED! It’s relatively easy and my daycare kids managed to keep it fairly mess free (which is amazing!)! I wanted something easy and yummy, but mainly something that I could make out of a […]
Halloween Bark Recipe Kids Can Make
This Halloween bark recipe is super easy! Seriously! The kids really love to help cook I’ve been trying to find easy recipes that kids can make. With Halloween on the horizon we really wanted to make a Halloween treat. We needed something that the kids could help with and this Halloween bark recipe from a daycare […]
Tissue Paper Mummy Craft
Let’s make a simple tissue paper mummy craft! I have to say I LOVE Halloween! It’s one of my favorite holidays. I like all the spooky and fall decorations! Maybe it’s just because I love everything fall! This tissue paper mummy craft project is very simple and allows children to work with glue sticks and […]
15 Pros and Cons of Starting a Home Daycare
Thinking about starting a home daycare? Running a child care program from your home can be rewarding, flexible, and financially helpful, but it also affects your schedule, your home, and your entire family. Before opening my own program, I focused mostly on the benefits. I would be able to stay home with my child, earn […]
The Flour Finger Painting Experience
One day a week I have just infants so on these days I try to expose them to some type of exploratory or messy project that I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing with them when I have other children to focus on as well. Today was finger painting! Finger painting is always a really fun activity for […]
DIY Felt Board
I currently have a small felt board, it’s a cork board that I covered with felt. It was a thrown together project of felt scraps so its 4 pieced hot glued to the cork board. the kids really enjoy it so I decided to finally get my act together (sort of) and get a new one […]
Daycare vs. Babysitter: What’s the Difference?
The main difference between daycare and a babysitter is that daycare usually provides recurring, scheduled care for multiple children, while a babysitter typically provides occasional care for one family, often in the child’s home. Daycare programs also tend to have established hours, routines, policies, and payment arrangements. The difference is not about whether one person […]