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Free veterinarian printables for pretend play - Vet printables for your kiddo to use for pretend play fun! Includes animal armbands and pretend vet visit form.

Pretend Play Veterinarian Printables

September 29, 2020 by Ellen Russell

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Have a kiddo who loves animals? Use these free veterinarian printables for them to enjoy some pretend play. My kids started watching Secrets of the Zoo on Disney+ recently. That combined with a recent vet visit for our ...

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Free Grocery Store Pretend Play Printables - Includes a papercraft card reader, debit card, grocery lists, and price tags.

Pretend Play: Grocery Store Printables

September 8, 2020 by Ellen Russell

Use these free grocery store printables for your kiddos to enjoy some fun pretend play! Included in this free pretend play bundle: Card reader papercraftPretend debit cardGrocery lists - both filled and blankPrice tags - both with prices and blanks included This post contains affiliate ...

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Is the Nintendo Switch Worth It? An honest review of the Switch from a family perspective. Take a look at some of the pros and cons of buying a Switch, and decide if it's a good gaming system for your family. Plus I'll share some of the best family games for the Switch

Is the Nintendo Switch Worth It? An Honest Review

September 3, 2020 by Ellen Russell

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my Disclosure Policy here. If you’ve ever thought about buying a gaming system for your family, you may have considered the Nintendo Switch. But buying any gaming console is a big investment for a family, and you want to make sure you’re getting ...

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Osmo coding game review

My Favorite Coding Games and Resources for Kids

May 12, 2020 by Ellen Russell

Do you have a child who is interested in learning to code or would enjoy creating their own games? Or do you want to find a great coding resource to use in your classroom? There are so many fantastic resources out there, it’s almost overwhelming! It can be tough to navigate the options and pick ...

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Ozobot coding robot honest review

An Honest Review of the Ozobot Coding Robot

May 5, 2020 by Ellen Russell

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. My boys got an Ozobot Evo coding robot about four months ago after my husband saw them demonstrated at a teacher’s conference. From the start, it seemed like a neat idea, but with all the coding robots out there, I ...

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Robot Notebook Journal

April 28, 2020 by Ellen Russell

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Some kids love to write and fill page after page of thoughts and ideas. Other kids groan at the idea of writing a single sentence. But no matter which type of child or student you have, it’s more fun for everyone to write ...

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Which craft crate should I get my child?

Which KiwiCo Crate Should I Get for My Child?

April 8, 2020 by Ellen Russell

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. You might be interested in getting a craft crate for your kiddo, but you’re having a hard time deciding which crate to get. My kids have tried nearly every KiwiCo craft crate line, and I've put together a run down on ...

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Completely Honest Review of KiwiCo Craft Crates - Are they worth it?

An Honest Review of KiwiCo Craft Crates

April 8, 2020 by Ellen Russell

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. I’m sure you’ve heard of Kiwi Crates or have seen pictures of them online. And you might wonder: Are they really worth it? Why not just buy cheap craft supplies and look up ideas on Pinterest myself? While I’ll be ...

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An honest review of the Osmo system for the ipad

Is the Osmo Worth It? An Honest Review

September 4, 2017 by Ellen Russell

I first heard about the Osmo a few years ago. It's an extension for the ipad that includes interactive apps and games. It seemed like a cool concept, but I wasn’t sure how it would hold up practically. Was it actually a tool that encourages learning and logical thinking, or was it just a gimmicky ...

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Creative ideas to beat summer boredom for kids!

Creative Summer Boredom Busters for Kids

June 28, 2017 by Ellen Russell

Summer is upon us! And while many parents rejoice in the busy school year being over, it's soon followed by the cries of, "What do I do with my kids all day?!" and "If they tell me they are bored one more time, I'm going to go crazy." I've got some fun ideas for summer in the post for ...

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Simple Non-Toy Gifts for Kids

December 4, 2015 by Ellen Russell

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Non-toy gift posts seem to be popping up everywhere. It's fun to get creative with gifts and gift things that aren't just going to add to the toy clutter at home. I have some fun and simple gifts you can get for kids (and ...

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How to encourage creativity in kids

Encouraging Creativity in Kids

July 27, 2015 by Ellen Russell

  This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Here are some fun ways you can encourage creativity in your kiddo: Have craft supplies available My boys almost always have craft supplies available. This doesn’t mean they get free reign of any and all ...

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