Fun with the Little One: Five Ways to Play

Posted on July 19, 2016 by thehippomum

Time has gone by so quickly that I didn’t realize my little girl is now such a charmingly social creature! She laughs, giggles, calls out

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Home Depot Hacks!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by thehippomum

Being fancy with my fingers and accomplishing something through the DIY method was never my thing. The projects I imagined never seemed to turn out

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Sewing: A Boy and A Button

Posted on April 5, 2016 by thehippomum

A child with a button in his hands can go a long way. Through this simple, practical and purposeful activity, my son learned how to

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Sticker Fun!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by thehippomum

I love stickers! I used to collect them when I was a kid! I had a bunch of sticker albums and sticker rolls that took

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Finessing Fine Motor Skills in Your Little Dynamo

Posted on July 13, 2015 by thehippomum

When it comes to using gross motor skills — things like walking, jumping, and running — your little dynamo probably doesn’t need much encouragement. But

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A Tactile Experience: A Texture Board for Your Tots!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by thehippomum

I’m so excited to share this with you! I created this board for my little one and my baby-on-the-way but clearly, my big boy was

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Fun with Letters!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by thehippomum

While your 3-year-old probably isn’t ready to write a full sentence (or even a single word), there are several activities you can do to help

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5 Practical Life Activities for your Toddlers and Preschoolers

Posted on June 8, 2015 by thehippomum

“Practical Life” activities are the best first experiences for young children. These little ones are very eager to move, learn, manipulate and explore the world

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Makeshift Montessori Activities

Posted on May 26, 2015 by thehippomum

We are currently in between housing situations and it’s been tough to juggle being in transition from one house to another, temporarily relocating to my

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