I honestly think that finding the perfect floatation device for a little one is nearly impossible! There are so many floaties on the market for kids who are learning to swim, kids who are not quite swimming, and even babies. While most of them go by weight range and sometimes ages or a skill level, those are not always 100% accurate. When you are in the aisle at the store and you pick one that you think is going to fit your kid, you won't actually know how well it works until you get it … [Read more...]
One Tiny Turtle: Nature Walk and Book Series
I don't know about you but I love turtles... especially when you see the turtle nest postings on the beach. Last week we talked all about Ducks and this week it's Turtles. If you love exploring the great outdoors you will love One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies. This book teaches kids all about Loggerhead turtles from how they eat to where they swim and lay eggs. The pictures are beautiful and along with the story there are tidbits of factual information all throughout the story as … [Read more...]
Greatest List of Summer Must Reads
Summer is here and I have teamed up with some fantastic bloggers to bring you a one stop list of amazing summer tips, tricks, and ideas! I hope you enjoy these summer recipes, activities, and ideas for summer fun! Recipes Easy Peasy Pinwheels | A Boy and His Mom Link: http://aboyandhismom.com/recipe/pinwheels/ With summer parties and BBQs in full swing, here's an easy recipe that the other guests will not only enjoy but ask you to bring again. Quick and Easy … [Read more...]
Just Ducks: Nature Walk and Book Series
I know, I know... I'm sure you are all wondering when this series is going to end! I have to admit that I would keep going with it forever, but as summer has officially begun I will be changing to something more summer related starting in July! As for this week's Nature Walk and Book series you are going to love Just Ducks by Nicola Davies. Just in case you missed last week, check out Over and Under the Pond. Just Ducks follows a little girl through out her day in the city. She talks about … [Read more...]
Minimalistic Beach Days
I will never forget the first time my bestie and I tried to take our four little ones to the beach for the first time. We struggled, major struggle bus. If someone had a camera the pictures they would've taken would have been hilarious. Just imagine for a minute.... Two adults, four kids (three and under). Two of them barely walking, two of them about 2 1/2 years old, and all the toys and gadgets you can imagine. We were so loaded down with stuff we couldn't even help carry kids. We had … [Read more...]
Over and Under the Pond: Nature Walk & Book Series
If you live near or have a pond nearby you are absolutely going to love Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner! There are so many fun things to explore in and around a pond! This wonderful book explores all that lives over and under and around a gorgeous little pond. You will be able to dive into a few scientific terms, study animals, explore animal habitats, and so much more with this book and the following activities. Over and Under the Pond Activities: Discuss reflections, … [Read more...]
These Bees Count: Nature Walk & Book Series
These Bees Count by Alison Formento is a fantastic picture book all about honeybees. Not only will it walk your children through what bees actually do, there are also opportunities to work on counting as well. These Bees Count is a perfect book to add to your Nature Walk Book collection for the Spring/Summer. I just love that this book is short enough to hold even the young readers attention, yet FULL of information about bees, honey, nature, and so much more. This book opens to door for … [Read more...]
Leaf Man: Nature Walk & Book Series
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert is a perfect book to pair with your Fall outdoor activities. I know that it's not Fall right now, but I just had to include this terrific picture book into this series. This book is a perfect addition to In a Nutshell, The Dandelion Seed, and Raindrops Roll. If you haven't read Leaf Man, it's an absolute must. You will love the great illustrations, the concept of a leaf man, and the cool places that leaves will blow. There are so many fun activities and conceps that … [Read more...]
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