Hey Reader! Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays—but sometimes the kids get a little too cozy with the boredom bug, and I freeze trying to make the season magical. Have you heard of the B.O.R.E.D acronym? Post this somewhere. B - Been creative, or built something?O - Outdoor play?R - Read a book?E - Exercised?D - Done something helpful? Sometimes outdoor play can be difficult this time of year for some of us up North. Now is the time to put those outdoor clothes on Santa's list! Make sure...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! The holiday season is such a magical time, and I know you’re probably just as excited as your kids are to make this Christmas unforgettable. 🎄✨ To help you get (or keep!) the holiday fun rolling, I’ve gathered some of my favorite Christmas ideas from Hands On As We Grow®—simple, creative activities both you and your kids will love! Explore Christmas Ideas Here “ What a blessing Hands On As We Grow has been to my family. Thank you!" — Amber Price Here are a few of my favorites to...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Have you ever felt like a mom who didn't really have any idea what your kids really needed aside from the basics? Ashley considers herself a "plain Jane first time mom. She tried going back to work and having her son in daycare after the first year at home with him. But, that wasn't the right fit for her. "I was overwhelmed knowing that he had been in day care and then me taking over as a new mom, a new stay at home mom. This is all new to me. I had no idea what I was doing." This...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader - The holiday season is here, and it's the perfect time to make memories with your kids! 🎄✨ If you're looking for a stress-free way to keep the kids engaged and excited for the upcoming weeks, CELEBRATE is just what you need. This reader-favorite includes 4 weeks of holiday activities, all planned out for you! Get CELEBRATE here. You’ll get a variety of: Arts and crafts to bring the holiday spirit into your home Gross motor activities to keep them moving with a Christmas theme...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Thanksgiving is about here in the US, and we’re all about family-time activities that help bring everyone together! 🎉🦃 Whether you’re looking for last-minute crafts to keep little hands busy while waiting for dinner or ways to involve the kids (and the whole fam!) in gratitude, we’ve got you covered: Explore Thanksgiving Ideas Here “ Grateful for memories made with grandchildren." — Terri J, Member of The Activity Room Some of our Thanksgiving Favorites: Crafty Turkeys & Thankful...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader - How was your week? Need some super simple play activities? (click here for examples) 15 Simple Activities - the SIMPLEST. It sometimes goes a long, long time between certain types of activities --- like the sensory type because of our own aversion to the mess it can make - until you remember how much the kids really love it -- and it can bring hours of independent play. However.... independent play can be sooooo messy. Even the 'tame' ones can get incredibly messy still. So I have...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Reader -With Thanksgiving coming up in a couple of weeks, I'd like to share with you a quick and easy way to begin the thoughts of thankfulness in your home. It is SUPER hard to express this to really little kids. So it's easier to lead by example and hopefully they'll follow suit. They will catch on eventually. This super simple Thankful Tree is an easy craft to make every year that starts those gratitude thoughts. You start with a bare tree. Just a trunk and branches. You can cut this out...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader -Rachel is a military wife who loves being an awesome stay at home mom with her daughter. She knew that The Activity Room was a large collection of activities. All designed for a variety of development and skill levels in young children. Rachel was concerned there would be too many activities beyond her daughters abilities. She learned quickly that the activities are simple enough to try them with her daughter, and just see what her daughter could do with them. Or she could...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader!, Are you feeling the pressure of trying to come up with fun and engaging activities for your toddler or preschooler, while juggling everything else? I’ve been there, and I’m here to help! This week only, I’m offering you an exclusive chance to join The Activity Room® for just $9/month (25% off the regular price)! This rare offer is available to Hands On As We Grow® readers only—and it’s your chance to take the stress out of planning activities and create special moments with your...
2 months ago • 2 min read