I used to do more Halloween crafts when my 2 girls were little. As much as my boys do enjoy some arts & crafts, they really like building, digging and exploring more than sitting still. If I do want them to sit for a while in one place, one thing they do enjoy is a sensory bin activity. I did… Read More
Here’s some exciting news for anyone local: there’s a brand new Disney Junior Play Zone at the Menlo Park Mall! We visited it last week and the kids had a blast. They didn’t want to leave. Here’s why I loved it too and we’ll definitely be heading back frequently: 1. It’s a great place to get out energy: Like most… Read More
By: Kristy Moreno, Seven Graces Blog We get so many questions about what are great toys for learning. This past year, Charlotte loved her first year of Mother’s Day Out, essentially a mini-version of pre-school. She learned so much throughout the year, and I want to continue to reinforce what she learned during the summer. When I talked with one… Read More
Way back in 2011 my sister in law bought Maggie magnetic tiles for Christmas. I had never heard of them but she assured me they were always one of her kids’ favorite toys. Maggie loved building with them right away. We’d help her build towers and as she grew she’d build them herself. When she started preschool, magnetic tiles were… Read More