7 Chores Your Toddler Can Start Learning Today

7 Chores Your Toddler Can Start Learning Today

“It’s just easier if I do it myself.” When my twins were toddlers I thought that every day. It seemed that everything we did together took twice as long and was easily three times as messy than if I had just done it myself. And 

How To Throw a Pancakes and Pajamas Birthday Party

How To Throw a Pancakes and Pajamas Birthday Party

Birthdays were always a big deal in my house so I think I tend to go a little over board when it comes to celebrating my kiddos. I think because they are twins and therefore share a birthday, but are incredibly different people, I also 

PURPLE : Books + Activities

PURPLE : Books + Activities

Happy Purple Day! If you have been following along with our Week of Preschool Color you know that today is all about the color Purple. Below are some fun ideas for playtime, snack, and more. affiliate links are included below. Books About the Color Purple Harold and the 

Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum

Looking for a unique field trip in the Twin Cities area? The Mill City Museum is a fascinating way to explore history, water, baking and more. It is a museum erected in footprint of an old flourmill in Minneapolis.  Admission to the museum gets you 

Preschool Firefighter Unit

Preschool Firefighter Unit

As adults we like to rush through our days as quickly as possible checking things off our to-do list, but sometimes children can teach us why we need to slow down. I learned a little about this a couple weeks ago.  We were at German 

The Bakken Museum in the Twin Cities with Kids

The Bakken Museum in the Twin Cities with Kids

I’m excited to have Rebecca Nutter guest posting today to share a STEM related field trip in the Twin Cities area. If your child is curious about electricity or magnetism, this is an awesome place to explore. (Guest post from Rebecca Nutter) Ever since we 

Listening Walk with Toddlers

Listening Walk with Toddlers

Toddlers and Preschoolers learn about the world through their senses. This easy adventure is a fun way to practice your child’s sense of listening. Let’s go for a listening walk! affiliate links are included below. Beforehand: Read a book such as LISTEN by Gabi Snyder. 

Counting Walk with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Counting Walk with Toddlers and Preschoolers

When our twins reached the age of constantly counting (often incorrectly) everything around them and we had read every counting book we owned a million times (I wish I were exaggerating), I knew I had to find more ways for them to practice. We love