Unlock Easier Weeks: Your Guide to Toddler Activities, Meal Plans & Mom Self-Care

Weekly Activity Ideas: Creative Discoveries

This week's activities are all about Creative Discoveries, where we spark joy and curiosity in our toddlers through play. We've lined up simple yet impactful activities, from sock painting to animal rescues, each designed to engage and educate. Dive into colors, shapes, and nature as we turn learning into an exciting adventure.

Let's make this week unforgettable, transforming everyday moments into valuable learning experiences. Get ready for a week filled with creativity and exploration, where playtime is a journey of discovery.

👀 Skip the search | Don't worry; we don’t have time for complicated setups—these activities use a lot of what you already have. But, if you’re missing any items for activities or are simply curious, here are the links 🔗

• Dot Stickers

• Craft Paper

• Non-Toxic Paints

• Toy Cars

• Pipe Cleaners

• Sensory Bin

• Garden-themed toys

• Foam Bath Letters

• Cellophane

Skip the Meal Planning Headache

Make some yogurt muffins with different flavors and serve them for breakfast with fruit, eggs, and a yogurt pouch all week.

Mom Style Picks - Embracing Functional Fashion

Exploring fashion options that blend style with the practicality needed for chasing toddlers can be challenging. Each week, I'm sharing fresh picks designed to enhance your closet while maintaining the most essential thing of all: comfort. These picks will ensure you're prepared for whatever the day throws your way. This edition includes a new bra I’m buying, spring sweaters, and sweatpants.

For when you get in a cleaning mood …

I’m trying to incorporate these daily tasks into my routine with my toddler. I hope it reduces the overwhelming feeling of a “big clean” when things get out of control. Here are some daily tasks that can help maintain cleanliness and order:

1. Quick Declutter Sessions: Spend a few minutes each morning and evening tidying up toys, books, and other items. Making this a routine that you involve your household in can significantly reduce clutter and save time in the long run.

2. Wipe Down Surfaces: After meals and activities, quickly wipe down tables, counters, and high chairs to manage messes and spills.

3. Laundry Management: Stay on top of laundry by doing a small load each day, if necessary, to prevent pile-ups. Encourage your toddler by starting the habit of putting their own dirty clothes in the hamper.

4. Sweep and Spot Clean Floors: A quick sweep of high-traffic areas and spot cleaning of spills can keep floors in check and prevent sticky situations from spreading.

5. Organize Toys: Implement a simple system for toys that makes it easy for your toddler to help with cleanup. Using labeled bins for different types of toys can make this task more manageable and fun for them.

6. Sanitize Frequently Touched Surfaces: Regularly sanitize doorknobs, light switches, and other frequently touched surfaces to keep germs at bay.

7. Evening Reset: Before bedtime, do a quick walkthrough of your home to reset for the next day. This might include straightening cushions, putting away any out-of-place items, and preparing areas for morning activities.

Take a Moment to Yourself.

I can’t stop listening to this playlist when I’m making dinner 🍝

Reading Suggestions:

🏷️ President’s Day Sales to Scour the Weekend

👶🏼 I Loved Growing Up in a Small Town - Here’s Why I Want the Same for My Kids

✝️ Lent Activities for Families

🍽️ How to Handwash Dishes the Right (and Most Sanitary) Way

What to watch:

🍭 Wonka - out to rent or buy. My husband and I watched this Friday night, and we both enjoyed it - he’s not a musical person but “didn’t mind” the amount of singing (it’s pretty minimal for a musical).

👗 The New Look on Apple TV. I'm an avid enthusiast of historical dramas, and any show that combines fashion, World War II, and Maisie Williams immediately captures my interest—earning it extra points in my book.

Griselda on Netflix. 100% yes, watch this; I loved it.