Summer Activities
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Painted Birdhouse Craft for Toddlers
Looking for a summer boredom buster for your toddler or preschooler? This little birdhouse project actually kept my kids occupied for more than 60 seconds AND it gave us a cute little keepsake for the backyard. Win, win! This simple craft involves almost no prep time and is a great project for all ages, especially the toddler group!
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Top 3 Toddler-Friendly Things to Do in Raleigh, NC
Having spent a good amount of my adolescence and young adult life living in the Raleigh area, it’s safe to say that I very much refer to Raleigh as “home”. It’s been nearly a decade since I’ve actually lived in Raleigh; however, I do still have quite a bit of family in the area. I absolutely love Raleigh, so whenever we have the opportunity to visit, I’m always eager to go! I love how many family-friendly activities there are to do in Raleigh, and today, I am highlighting my 3 favorites. So, whether you currently live in Raleigh and are looking for some new local spots to explore, or if…
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A Weekend Getaway to Lake Michigan & Mackinac Island
Every year on our anniversary we plan a little getaway together. It’s something we’ve done since our very 1st wedding anniversary years ago. With the exception of a year or two (because…babies!) we have always made this tradition a priority of ours. We’ve been fortunate enough to have traveled to some pretty awesome destinations over the years, including Italy, British Columbia, and Mexico…to name a few. Our most recent vacation without the littles was two summers ago to Northern Michigan (we missed last year due to having a newborn, and this year we took a family vacation to the beach). Today I wanted to share a bit more about our…
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Super Easy, Inexpensive DIY Sandbox
Looking for a simple summer time activity for your toddler or preschooler? Put together this super easy, inexpensive DIY sandbox in minutes for less than $15!
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Strawberry Picking with Toddlers
It’s summer, and that makes it the perfect season to go berry picking with your kiddos! Here in SC, our strawberry picking season has sadly come to an end (our season usually lasts from April – early June); however, if you live north of the Mason Dixon line, you are likely still in luck for strawberry season! If you live down South though, blueberry season has just begun, so there’s still plenty of time to take the kids out for this fun summer activity!