Due to the closure of so many of our usual favorite summer places and activities, we've stayed home quite a bit this summer. There are no story times at the library or visits to the zoo. But we've had a lot of time outside and at home, and we've had a lot of fun. So here's what we loved:
1. Little Tikes First Slide 2. Kiddie Pool 3. Water Beads (Throw these in a kiddie pool, water table, or sensory bin. They are great for sorting as well as playing.) 4. Cozy Coupe These are great for racing, playing gas station, and running pretend errands. We've even brought them inside and set up a drive in theater for the kids. 5. Disney+ Seriously don't feel bad about screen time during this survival period. Use it as a tool. During rainy days, my kids have loved a good ole movie day. We've made forts, had snacks instead of lunch, and watched movies we hadn't seen before. My kids have actually ASKED to have a lazy day the last few months. 6. Tent My mom bought my daughter this tent for her first birthday. It's over a year and a half old and in great shape, and my kids use it probably once a week. I love that we can fold it up and zip it in the bag for easy storage. Throw a pack of ball pit balls in there and it's even more fun! 7. Color Wonder Books Color Wonder coloring books are one of my favorite products! We get new ones every few months or every holiday because we go through them so often. I have one child who absolutely loves coloring on walls, furniture, and herself so these are the perfect activity to occupy her so I can get things done without having to hawk eye her. 8. Echo Dot Honestly, I was skeptical when I first considered buying an Echo Dot. We turned off voice purchasing right away because my children LOVE trying to buy things already on their tablets or my phone. I have to say I really do enjoy having the Dot in my house. Not only is it great for a quick voice timer, but we love using it to have a dance party. The kids will ask Alexa questions like "What does a giraffe say?" and she'll answer them. It provides tons of entertainment and is semi-educational depending on their questions. 9. Crayola Finger Paint This paint is my favorite for painting paper and projects that will stay indoors. We've painted decorative bird houses, crafts, etc. It is washable so it's great for messy little kids.
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Megan is a stay-at-home mom to a stubborn and charming toddler and adorable baby girl. She is a freelance writer who hasn't slept in way too long.. She survives off of the pot of coffee her wonderful husband makes her FRESH each morning and any snack she can grab while keeping up with her little ones. Archives
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