Halloween Boo Bags: Swap Your Child's Candy with a Spooky Surprise!

Halloween is a time for spooky tricks and sweet treats! But most parents agree, the days of letting our kids dive into pounds of sugary candy are in the past. When we know better, we do better, and adding a touch of 'literacy magic' to this festive tradition can be an enriching alternative that kids will love. This year, we're swapping our little one's candy collection for an exciting collection of Halloween-themed books from Silver Dolphin Books and Studio Fun International to make a 'Boo Bag' that we know he's going to absolutely love! Check them out below:

Back to School Guide: Whiskware Stackable Snack Containers

We're excited to share about Whiskware Stackable Snack Containers  for both summer travel and Back to School preparations. These containers are so awesome, we can't imagine going back to our old way of packing snacks for our little ones. 

Back to School: Go Green this School Year with Go Sili Silicone Cups! #reusable #sustainable

We're always looking for ways to live more sustainably without giving up quality, so this school year, we've decided to transition to silicone cups. A friend recommended silicone drinkware to us, and while we hadn't tried it before, we were definitely intrigued! We reached out to GoSili®, a popular company that provides a variety of silicone drink cups, straws, lids and more, to see if we could give their reusable adult and child cups a try. We were excited that they agreed and after a solid week of using the cups, our family gives them two thumbs up. We definitely recommend them as an affordable, high quality option for living more sustainably.

Teach Children Sustainable Living with O-Yaki Ecoware #leadbyexample #earthfriendly

With the new school year upon us, it's the perfect opportunity to teach your children the importance of sustainable, eco-friendly living. One easy way to incorporate reusable, earth-friendly habits into daily life is through the containers kids use to pack lunches each day. One of our go-to brands is O-Yaki Ecoware for their biodegradable eco-plastic items made of natural wheat or rice husk composite material. Showing our children the benefits of bio-composite products as a means of taking care of our planet feels like the best way to start off the school year and promote lifelong habits. Check out two of our top picks below!

Support Your Baby's Brain Development with Sensory Play #CreativeKids #motorskills #languageskills #developmentalplay

As a pediatric therapist, I'm always interested in finding quality developmental toys that target important speech, language, cognitive and motor milestones. Early sensory play is a critical experience which is often overlooked by parents. It helps to build important foundational skills in infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. This week, I gave the Creative Kids Sense and Grow Sensory Magic Tissue Box a try with my little one as we worked on object permanence, joint attention and motor skills. It was a fast favorite for him and allowed us to play together in many different ways. 

Fun Summer Learning Activities for Preschoolers: Prepare for School with Play #educationaltoys #developmentaltoys

Summer is in full swing, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop! As we gear up for the new school year, it's the perfect time to engage preschoolers in fun educational activities that will help them develop essential skills while having a blast. Today, let's explore some exciting games and puzzles from The Learning Journey that are perfect for this purpose.

How to Introduce Cultural Diversity and Embrace Inclusivity in the Early Years #MinilandEducational #multiculturaltoys

Instilling inclusivity in your children is best started from birth. The books we read, toys we choose, shows we watch and songs we sing can all have a deep, subconscious effect on the ideals our kids develop and cultivate as they grow. Often times, families instinctively select toys, books and shows that reflect the physical traits and culture found within the walls of their own home. While there's certainly nothing wrong with that, expanding your collection to include a wide variety of races and ethnicities is an easy way to teach children about differences and begin laying the foundation for acceptance and inclusivity. As we provide toy recommendations throughout the month, we're starting with one of our top picks, the Miniland Family Diversity Block set. Check it out below!

Invest in High Quality, Affordable Kids Clothing with the Olive + Scout Mystery Bundle

Moms and Dads are going to be really excited about the latest deal we’ve found from the high-end children’s clothing shop, Olive + Scout. Head over to their online store to check out their Mystery Bundle, which includes three to four surprise items for $35! We haven’t found a deal this good in a really long time. For those who are unfamiliar, Olive + Scout is a family-run baby clothing shop with super stylish designs. (After seeing some of the items in our package, my husband wished they made these clothes in adult sizes, too!) With this Mystery Bundle, it was really fun to see what Olive + Scout picked for us, and the material exceeded our expectations. It’s so high quality, our little one will get use out of these adorable pieces for a long time to come. It’s worth taking the time to browse their entire collection of clothing, which ranges from 3-6 months to 5T.

Teaching Character Education through a Diverse Book Library at Home

Diversifying your child’s library is so important. It helps them to learn about others, promote positive character traits, and strengthen their identity and self-confidence. This week, we received an excellent holiday book box that is the perfect start to any library. This bundle is from Cardinal Rule Press and many of the books even include reading strategies and discussion suggestions inside! 

Watch "County Rescue" exclusively streaming on Great American Pure Flix & Enter our Giveaway! #CountyRescueMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

Great American Pure Flix has done it again! County Rescue, one of their newest family-friendly series, airs on 2/23 with new episodes each week. I love that Great American Pure Flix has built a reputation as one of the best streaming services for families and the number one place to find quality Christian television shows and movies. With adult and children's programming, there’s something for everyone. County Rescue doesn't disappoint!