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preschoolers

Enjoying Thanksgiving Break

November 22, 2017 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Can I just say that I am thoroughly enjoying the kids’ Thanksgiving break from school? Like really enjoying it. It’s been so nice to just take our time in the mornings and spend quality time together. Today, we leisurely got out of bed, watched a movie, made some breakfast, and then played in a Giant….

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Our Thanksgiving Break. Grateful for time with my kids

Filed Under: Mom Life, Parenting Tagged With: mom life, parenting, preschool, preschoolers

5 Road Trip Activities for Preschoolers

May 22, 2017 By Aileen 3 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This post is sponsored by Brave Baby. I received product in exchange for my review. Family vacations can be lots of fun, but they long car trips to and from your destination can be difficult for young kids, and their parents. We recently took our kids on a trip to Disneyland and I thought I…

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Keep your kids entertained with these 5 screen free activities for road trips.

Filed Under: Games for Kids, Mom Life, Travel, Travel with Kids Tagged With: preschoolers, road trips

Painting With Cars

July 31, 2016 By Aileen 4 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Painting With Cars This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. My son is not a huge arts & crafts kid, but he never turns down the opportunity for painting with cars. He is really into playing cars and this…

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Painting with Cars is the perfect art project for the car lover in your house. #ad

Filed Under: Crafts for Kids, Diy and Crafts Tagged With: kids activities, paint, preschoolers, toddlers, toy cars

Printable Preschooler Chore Chart

June 7, 2016 By Aileen 11 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Printable Preschooler Chore Chart As promised when I shared our Toddler Chore Chart, I have a Preschooler Chore Chart for you today. These chores are perfect for 4-5 years olds. Keep in mind that every child is different and so are their abilities. Some of these chores may be too advanced for your child and…

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FREE Printable Chore Chart for Preschoolers (4-5 year olds) from https://aileencooks.com

Filed Under: Diy and Crafts, Free Printables, Mom Life Tagged With: kids activities, kids chores, preschoolers, printables

Bath Time Essentials for Babies and Toddlers

May 25, 2016 By Aileen 18 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bath Time Essentials for Babies and Toddlers I have a love/hate relationship with bath time. Bath time can be great. My kids love it and it’s a great way to end the day. They come out clean, smelling good, and relaxed. Bath time can also be incredibly stressful. I almost always end up soaked. Plus,…

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Bath Time Essentials for Babies and Toddlers. https://aileencooks.com #ad

Filed Under: Baby Gear, Mom Life Tagged With: babies, bath time, natural living, natural products, preschoolers, toddlers

6 Wonderful Children’s Books About Gardening

May 18, 2016 By Aileen 7 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

6 Wonderful Children’s Books About Gardening After my son showed an interest in gardening this year, I decided to keep up the momentum by reading picture books on gardening. I have included amazon affiliate links for each of these books, but you may be able to find them at your public library. These books are…

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6 books I'm reading my toddler and preschooler about gardening. These are wonderful picture books and a great way to pair reading with starting a spring or fall vegetable garden. https://aileencooks.com

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Home and Garden, Mom Life, Parenting Tagged With: children's books, gardening, kids, picture books, preschoolers, reading, toddlers

9 Reasons to Garden With Kids

May 11, 2016 By Aileen 17 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

9 Reasons to Garden With Kids It’s spring time. Which means, I have the gardening itch! To my surprise, so does my son. He has been asking to go out in the garden and check the plants for the last month. Our garden was basically just overgrowth from our fall garden, but I took him…

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9 Reasons to Garden With Kids from aileencooks.com

Filed Under: Home and Garden, Mom Life, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: family time, gardening, growing food, kids, preschoolers, spring, toddlers, vegetable garden

Why I Talk. Read. Sing. To My Kids

March 8, 2016 By Aileen 4 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Why I Talk. Read. Sing. To My Kids Growing up, I have fond memories of visiting the library with my family. I loved to read and would devour book after book alone in my room. I remember my mom telling me I was allowed to check out “13 books”. I’m not quite sure how she…

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Why I Talk. Read. Sing. with my Kids from aileencooks.com

Filed Under: Mom Life, Pregnancy Tagged With: babies, bedtime stories, first5, library, lullaby, preschoolers, reading, routines, toddlers, tradition

7 Stocking Stuffer ideas for Preschoolers

December 10, 2015 By Aileen 7 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Buying stocking stuffers for preschoolers can be a challenge. My memory of stocking stuffers was candy, candy, and more candy! I don’t know about you, but I don’t want my 3 year old hopped up on sugar all day. I would rather use his stocking as an opportunity to give him some practical and fun…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Guides, Holidays, Mom Life Tagged With: christmas, gift ideas, preschoolers

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