January 20: Entering Cozy Winter Mom Mode & Indoor Safaris

Activity ideas: Bring the Animal Kingdom indoors!

Does your toddler adore animals? Even in chilly 1-degree weather, you can still embark on an animal adventure at home. Dive into the plan for the week of January 22, featuring an animal dance party, a dino stomp, an ocean animal hunt, and more.

Don't worry; we don’t have time for complicated setups—these activities use a lot of what you already have, including printable materials. Quick, hassle-free fun to save your sanity while we freeze indoors a little longer.

👀Skip the search. If you’re missing any items for activities or are simply curious, here are the links.

• Soft Jungle Animals

• Realistic Sea Creatures

• STEM Dinosaurs

• Craft Paper

• Non-Toxic Paints

Skip the meal planning headache.

Make a big batch of healthy breakfast bars with jam! Pair it with scrambled eggs and toast.

Wearing this week: matching sweats, thick socks, and slippers.

If you’re gearing up for a Valenti’s Day, here are some great outfit ideas. 7 Mom-Friendly Date Night Outfits to Wear This Valentine’s Day

For when you get in a cleaning mood…

 After all of the holiday baking and hosting is over, you finally have the energy to even attempt a deep kitchen clean. Here’s where to start.

• Clear out old food, clean surfaces, and defrost the freezer.

• Check and clean supplies, including silverware, casserole dishes that haven’t been used in months, and storage containers.

• Give appliances extra attention; pull them out to clean floors and tight spots.

• Thoroughly clean the oven, inside and out.

• Deodorize and degrease the sink drain. Go through cleaning rags and sponges and see what needs to be washed, tossed, and replaced.

Take a moment for yourself.

Put on this playlist and relax with a hot cup of tea, even if it’s just for a moment.

Reading Suggestions:

❄️ How to Winter With Kids: 5 Lessons From Scandinavian Parents 

📈 Parenting Trends You Will See More of in 2024

💰 2024 Tax Season Guide for New Parents

What to watch:

✈️ These travel + classical music YouTube videos are awesome to put on in the afternoons.

➡️ Rewatching the Sopranos, am I influenced by the mob wife trend? Maybe. But maybe it’s just a damn good show.