5 Frugal Toddler Activities Using 2 Items

by mamapoole // October 28, 2013 // Comments off

The toddler years are a time of discovery, curiosity and wonder. Around every corner, every step taken, every turn made there is some magic to be touched and discovered. It’s a time for social, cognitive and emotional development. When I... Continue reading →

Our Blue Day: A day of toddler blue activities

by mamapoole // October 25, 2013 // Comments off

Some days I have blue days. Yes, they are there. No matter how content I am with life, sometimes events bring my mood down. On this particular day, I was having a real blue day. I could not get out... Continue reading →

Alphabet Soup Bath

by mamapoole // October 17, 2013 // Comments off

One day, I started getting tired of bath time. Yes, me…mom. I watched the bubbles fill up the tub and water get thrown, cups filled to the brim and splashed everywhere. It was always the same story. The same bath.... Continue reading →

Our Fire Prevention Week (or day): Mama Monday

by mamapoole // October 14, 2013 // Comments off

Last week was Fire Prevention Week. I could not wait until Saturday, when we had the opportunity to meet a real firefighter! I knew about it all week long but come Saturday morning, it occurred to me that I should... Continue reading →

Cars, cars and more cars! Toddler Activities!

by mamapoole // November 29, 2012 // Comments off

I couldn’t help but notice that my son has pushed a train or a car around the tracks for almost 2 years now. He loves to watch them go up the railroad tracks or creates his own path and I... Continue reading →

The Low Down on Cloud Dough

by mamapoole // August 31, 2012 // Comments off

While I have been obsessed with sensory tubs lately (please check out my post on them here). I was doing some research and came across something called Cloud Dough. (Which a lot of people have been blogging about). I have... Continue reading →

Red Light, Green Light, GO, GO, GO!

by mamapoole // August 25, 2012 // Comments off

I don’t know about you, but my children always seem to be on the go! Run, Run, Run! All throughout the house, over and over and over. I yell, “Stop running!” but they don’t seem to listen or care. The... Continue reading →

Sensory Tubs for Toddlers

by mamapoole // August 23, 2012 // Comments off

I can’t believe I over looked the activity of a sensory tub! (slapping my forehead believe me!) I even took an Early Childhood Development class in college last year. (Slap! Slap! Slap!) Sensory tubs are amazingly fun. Children learn so much and they are... Continue reading →

Ideas for Rainy Days

by mamapoole // August 16, 2012 // Comments off

This weeks video (Ask Mama) is on activities to do with your children while they are stuck inside. I didn’t realize how bad I need ideas! I wanted to share with you some things that we do …. please let... Continue reading →