Busy bags are such a great way to keep little ones busy. Today I'm sharing with you an idea that is super simple to set up, but will keep your little ones busy for a while! This nuts and bolts busy bag is sure to be a hit with children who like to build and create things! Here's what you need for this nuts and bolts busy bag: nuts bolts washers board with drilled holes We were given this set of nuts, bolts, washers, and boards (with holes) by a sweet friend. I'm so thankful … [Read more...]
I Can Pound Activity Kit – Giveaway!
Have you heard of Fundanoodle? I just learned about them this year and I'm in love with their products! They offer so many wonderful tools to practice fine motor skills, learn the alphabet, practice scissor skills, and more! Today I'm excited to tell you about my favorite Fundanoodle product...the I Can Pound! Activity Kit. We got our I Can Pound activity kit earlier this year and it has been a favorite activity for my kids. Little do they know they are actually working on good skills while … [Read more...]
ABCmouse.com Big Giveaway!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate link. If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that we love using ABCmouse.com. We use it almost daily with my 4 and 6 year-olds. Honestly, they have learned a lot from this program! If you've never checked out ABCmouse, you should read my 5 Reasons Why We Love ABCmouse.com. They offer a wonderful 30 day trial so you can try it out before buying the subscription. You can sign up for the 30 day trial, here. I am SOOOO excited to … [Read more...]
As the Sun Said Goodnight {Book Review & Giveaway!}
Today I'm sharing with you a lovely book called As the Sun Said Goodnight. This a beautiful story about how children all over the world go to bed. Children will love the imagery Heidi uses in her writing. Her smooth and playful words will naturally paint pictures in the child's head. She's also created neat illustrations to accompany this story. Since this book talks about saying goodnight around the world, children will learn a few cultural things from the book. Such as, learning that … [Read more...]
God Made Just One – Review & Giveaway!
Disclosure: I received these products for free in exchange for an honest review of them. All opinions expressed are 100% mine. I am so excited to tell you about an amazing Christian children's book! The book is called God Made Just One and it's from Mary and Martha. This beautiful book shares the message that each person is special and is uniquely designed by God. When my friend asked me about doing a review, I immediately said yes! I am a huge fan of children's books, especially ones with … [Read more...]
Binnie’s Coconut Butter {Review & Giveaway!}
I'm so excited to tell you about a new (and delicious) product on the market. Binnie's Coconut Butter is a healthy spread that can be eaten on fruit, in oatmeal, on toast, in smoothies, or even just off the spoon! So why am I sharing this with you today?! Because it's awesome for parents and kids and I know you're gonna love it! My friend created this coconut butter with intention to teach her kids how to eat healthy as well as how to fuel our bodies with real good food, like the … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites – Giveaway Time!
Hey there and Happy Friday! Did you have a good week? It seemed to fly by here! After I share my favorites from the week, I have a giveaway that you won't want to miss! Favorite #1 I love soccer season. Call me crazy, but I like being a soccer mom. Troy loves playing soccer and we love to watch. I bring all the kids and we make a little play area on a blanket. And of course we have snacks! :) Favorite #2 This is my new favorite mug! I got it from HappyMommyBox.com. This phrase is a great … [Read more...]
Pin to Win Giveaway!
Two years ago, I decided to venture out into the world of blogging. I was scared that I would completely fail. I literally thought only family and close friends would read my blog. I hardly new anything about blogging and I quickly learned there's a lot to know! To my amazement, people started reading and following along. I have had the best time blogging and making so many neat connections! This week marks the two year anniversary of Teaching Mama. Thank you, THANK YOU for reading along and … [Read more...]
I Need Your Help! (Plus an Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!)
Hey all! Hope you've had a fantastic week. First of all, I just want to say THANK YOU for reading my blog. Thank you for every comment, like, share, tweet, pin, etc. I truly appreciate your support!! I've been blogging now for about a year and a half. So much has changed since then. I started with just a few friends reading my blog and have grown to having an audience who I really don't know very well! Last June, I did a readers survey that was very helpful to me. It helped me understand … [Read more...]
Thank You to My Readers!! {giveaway}
I just want to say thank you. Thank you for reading my blog. Thank you for all your comments, 'likes', emails, and messages. I really appreciate all of them. When I started my blog in September 2012, it was just a hobby...basically a creative outlet for me. It started out very small. Then I decided to branch out and create a facebook page last December. I had no idea that just one year later I would pass the 5,000 mark! And because of you, my blog crashed last Sunday! I guess that is somewhat of … [Read more...]