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By Kim Vij

After School Linky Party Week 27

Finding quick activities to do with kids during the summer is a lot of fun.  At our house I feel like I'm finally finding the time to sit down to do those cool Science Activities and Art Projects. This week's featured activities are simple and fun for kids of all ages from Frozen Water Play with Olaf to using yarn to make Toilet Roll Bracelets. I invite you to check our the top featured activities at the After School Linky Party.   Leave a comment below and tell us what your favorite ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, #smartsummer, After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, Afterschool Express, Summer Activities

By Kim Vij

Summer Tips for On the Go

During the summer our family likes to be on the go. You can find us heading to friends’ houses for a playdates or meeting up at the park or pool. We’re even lucky enough to live a few hours away from a few beautiful beaches and fresh Florida springs. So my husband and I enjoy taking the kids on road trips quite a bit. This week our family hit the pool and stayed cool with Capri Sun as part of this sponsored post. One thing that is common about all of our adventures is making sure we pack ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Capri Sun, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Review, Summer, Traveling Ideas

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Reading with Babies and Toddlers: Extending Learning with Play

Making a Love Books Activity with Toddler Board Books and Activities

What happens when you take everyday materials and add your favorite books? Babies and Toddlers should be exposed to literature every day! It doesn't matter if you snuggle in before bedtime, read books in the bath, or even read outside on the front lawn, it is important to read and interact with your children! We LOVE BOOKS! Part of reading with babies and toddlers is developing a love for books.  We do this by Disclosure: This post contain Amazon Affiliate links. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Babies, board books, LOVE BOOKS, reading activities, toddlers

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Maintaining the Balance as a Mom

Maintaining Balance and support as a Mom

Summer is a busy time. It seems like we are starting to find a little bit of a groove with having all 3 kids at home during the day. We are learning, having fun, and enjoying a lot of playtime. I'm struggling to balance the roles of the mom, the friend, the wife, the daughter, and the business professional and finding time for me beyond chugging down my coffee each morning. Finding Balance as a Mom I can't be the only one trying to find a balance? Today, I got my littlest one (18 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Business Directory, goals, Parenting

By Kim Vij

Love Books Summer Exchange Participants 2014

Love Books Summer Exchange Participants

Are you looking for a way to make reading fun during the summer for your child? You're invited to follow the Love Books Summer Exchange Participants! We're sharing tons of books and activities to encourage your child to fall in love with books! With one quick glance below you will quickly notice that this year we have nearly doubled in size of participants in the Love Books Summer Exchange. We are thrilled to announce that over 60 Kid Bloggers world-wide have signed up to join us this ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Kim, LOVE BOOKS, Summer Book Exchange, Summer Reading

By Kim Vij

After School Linky Party Week 26

One Question....Where did JUNE go? I turned the page on my old school calendar on the wall today and felt that little lump in my throat that 1/3 of summer has completed.  We've had a lot of fun with Vacation Bible School, Camp Invention and even a week at the beach. Now it's time to spend some time at home just enjoy fun activities and friends.   Top School Age Activities for Summer in #smartsummer We've been featuring all summer long the TOP Activities that are shared on the After ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, grade school, Summer

By Kim Vij

Summer Safety is a Top Priority

Tips for Summer Safety from the Sun and Insects for Kids

KidzStuff has sponsored this post to share the importance of children's safety this summer. Tips for Summer Safety Protecting Kids from Insects and the Sun This guest post was written by KidzStuff A mother’s number one job is to look out for her kids. So if a mom has a chance to protect her babies you better believe she will do whatever it takes! Infants are more susceptible to infections and diseases because their immune system has not yet been fully developed. Most mothers are aware ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Insects, Summer, Weather

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Preschool Activities #8

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Plan your PLAYFUL PRESCHOOL learning week with the amazing ideas from our fellow kids activity bloggers. I know my preschooler is going to love the trying out a Playdough Station, going on a Star Number Hunt, pretending with Giant Butterfly Wings, making a Balancing Robot and MORE!!!! * Articles pictured in the above collage are starred with * Thank you to all the bloggers who generously share with parents and teachers their ideas! Playful Preschool Activities This week, my son and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 3 to 5, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Playful Preschool, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Host an Eric Carle Book Party for Summer Fun with Friends

Looking for a fun way to get together with friends this summer? Host a Book Party with Books by Eric Carle! Eric's Carle's Birthday is June 25 and in honor the Virtual Book Club for Kids is featuring him this month! Each of the hosts have selected one of his books and sharing a fun activity to go along with it. Our activity is to simply invite over your friends for a book themed play date and use the many ideas shared here to host!  Have each of your attendees choose a book and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Eric Carle, Kim, Literacy, Party Ideas, Summer Reading, Virtual Book Club

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Steak and Potato Breakfast Fajitas

Steak and Potato Breakfast Burrito Recipe

My kids and I are always in the kitchen cooking! In fact, it is one of our favorite past-times. My husband is a lucky and well-fed guy. We LOVE cooking and sharing our creations with him.  He is a HUGE fan of steak and potatoes for dinner. When Idaho Potato announced their breakfast contest, I knew these two ingredients needed to be combined for a recipe that would fill up hungry tummies in the morning and be less than 20 minutes to prepare. Admittedly, fajitas can take a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids

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