Discover a world of fun and learning with our curated list of water play activities for preschoolers. From splash pads to water balloon games, ignite their imagination and keep them entertained all summer long. Water play is not only a refreshing and enjoyable activity for preschoolers but also a powerful tool for their overall development....
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How do you make outdoor play safe for preschoolers?
Wondering how do you make outdoor play safe for preschoolers? Here are tips to ensure that your kids are safe while having fun playing outside! I love to let my kids play wild outside. It's a chance for them to be loud and get messy and - within reason - run the show. However, they...
What to serve with chicken nuggets for adults
Wondering what to serve with chicken nuggets for adults? Here are a TON of recipe ideas including salads, veggies, and homemade dipping sauces! Chicken nuggets are a childhood favorite food. They are also an essential staple in our house! Frozen nuggets are one of my go to easy dinners. We do them at least once...
24 delicious healthy sides for pizza
Want to make pizza night a bit more balanced with the right side dishes? Here are a ton of recipes for healthy sides for pizza! Pizza is one of the most popular, classic food options. It's great on a busy night, for a party, or just for a regular meal. I can totally crush pizza...
17 side dishes to serve with spaghetti for kids
Want to mix up your weekly menu? Here are a ton of ideas for side dishes to serve with spaghetti that kids will love! Do you ever feel like you are in a cooking rut? Like you cook the same 5 recipes over and over again and it's just so boring. When this happens to...
39 easy and delicious one-pot meals for new moms
Want to prep meals for new parents - or are you a new parent yourself? Here are a ton of ideas for one-pot meals for new moms and parents! When you are a new parent, your life can feel like a fog. When I had my first child, luckily I was able to adapt and...
22 Delicious vegetable side dishes for picky eaters
Looking for vegetable side dishes to serve your family? Here are a ton of delicious vegetable side dishes for picky eaters! We all know that vegetables are an essential part of a balanced diet, but try telling that to a picky eater! While you can try to disguise or hide veggies in other food (like...
14 Side dishes to serve with pasta for kids
Serve a lot of pasta and need some kid-friendly sides? Here are the best side dishes to serve with pasta for kids! Pasta is a super popular food to serve with kids. Honestly, sometimes it feels like the only thing my kids will reliably eat! Pasta is cheap and easy to make, too, which is...
18 Kid friendly side dishes for picnics
Planning a picnic with your family? Here are the best kid friendly side dishes for picnics! One of my favorite ways to enjoy a beautiful day is with a picnic! We like to go to a local park or even the beach to eat an outdoor mean. Picnics are a super fun outdoor activity for...
The 26 best breakfast side dishes for kids
Bored of your breakfast options for your kids? Here are the breakfast side dishes for kids to help you mix up your routine! It's a cliche, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day - especially for kids! Breakfast helps kids fuel up and have energy for the big day ahead of...
The best meals for new parents
Want to gift meals to new parents in your life? Here are a ton of ideas for the best meals to give to new parents - no matter their list of requirements! Becoming a new parent is an exciting and joyous experience, but it also comes with a lot of challenges, especially when it comes...
The best Encanto toys - Encanto gift ideas for kids!
Are your kids obsessed with Encanto? Mine too! Here are the best Encanto toys and Encanto gift ideas for kids! I don't know about you, but Encanto has taken over our household. We watch the movie, we watch the Hollywood Bowl showcase, and we really, really listen to the soundtrack on repeat. Of course, that...
220 names for stuffed animals your kids will love!
Wondering what to call your teddy bear? Here are the best names for stuffed animals broken down by animal type and color! Kids accumulate a lot of stuffed animals. However, each one - especially when it is new - is special in it's own way. My kids love naming their stuffed animals. My daughter in...
Side dishes for kids that the whole family will love!
Trying to come up with side dishes for kids? Here are a TON of side dish ideas for any occasion! As the parent of 2 preschool aged kids, meal time is one of the most stressful times of my day. I feel like we just finished washing the dishes from the last meal, and now...
The 20 best side dishes to serve with chicken burgers for kids
Trying to serve your kids an at least semi-well rounded meal? Here are the best side dishes to serve with chicken burgers for kids! If your kids are much like mine, when I ask them what they want to eat, they will yell back either CHICKEN NUGGETS or MAC N CHEESE! The basics are king...
The 17 best side dishes to serve with chicken wings for kids
Trying to serve your kids an at least semi-well rounded meal? Here are the best side dishes to serve with chicken wings for kids! If your kids are much like mine, when I ask them what they want to eat, they will yell back either CHICKEN NUGGETS or MAC N CHEESE! The basics are king...
The 18 best side dishes to serve with hot dogs for kids
Trying to serve your kids an at least semi-well rounded meal? Here are the best side dishes to serve with hot dogs for kids! If your kids are much like mine, when I ask them what they want to eat, they will yell back either CHICKEN NUGGETS or MAC N CHEESE! The basics are king...
What sides to serve with ham for Easter for kids
Planning Easter dinner and need Easter ideas for your kids? If you're making ham, you'll need some side dishes! Here are the best side dishes to serve with ham for Easter for kids! Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It has a beautiful religious message, and it has lots of fun for the kids....
Easter Scavenger Hunt - free printable!
Want to make Easter extra fun for your kids with new Easter ideas for your kids? Download this free printable Easter scavenger hunt for kids! There are a lot of fun ways to celebrate Easter with kids - trust me, I've tried most of them. Whether you spend the day at church or celebrating at...
Easter Bunny Bucks - free printable
Looking for a free and easy way to fill Easter eggs and baskets this year? Check out this free printable Easter Bunny Bucks and Easter ideas for your kids! Easter is a time for family gatherings, Easter egg hunts, and indulging in sweet treats. Whether you spend the morning at church or celebrate in a...
Easter bunny letter - free printable!
Looking for a free printable Easter bunny letter and Easter ideas for your kids? Here's everything you need to know about these silly letters and a free printable set! Easter is a fun and magical time for little kids. Of course, the true meaning is found in church and you can share that story with...
What to put in the golden easter egg
Getting ready for a big Easter egg hunt and need Easter ideas for your kids? Here are a ton of ideas for what to put in the golden easter egg! My kids love Easter egg hunts - I mean, what's not to love. We attend a few each year and then have a big egg...
Is there a Costco Nugget Couch alternative?!
Love the look of a Nugget but don't love the price tag? Let's talk about the best alternatives and if there is a Costco Nugget Couch knock off! Nugget couches are an awesome kids toy and playroom accessory. We love them to use to build forts, tunnels, slides, obstacle courses, and tons of other builds....
Fun & Easy Nugget Tunnel Build Ideas
Want to get creative building with your Nugget comfort kids couch? Here are out favorite Nugget Tunnel Build Ideas. We LOVE our Nuggets (hello, we have 4) and use them to make forts, obstacle courses, couches, slides, and of course, tunnels! Tunnels are great as a cozy reading spot or as a part of active...
The best Nugget ottoman covers
Want to hide your Nuggets when they aren't in use? Here are the best Nugget ottoman covers to transform them into furniture! Nuggets are a super fun modular play couch for kids. They are a huge hit - but they are also huge in size. Whether you have a small home or just don't want...
Nugget play couch: everything you need to know!
Considering getting a Nugget play couch for your kids? Here is EVERYTHING you could ever want to know and ideas for how to use it in your home! Here at Celebrating With Kids, it is no secret that we are OBSESSED with our Nugget couches. Like, one of the main reasons that I started this...
Squishmallows: everything you need to know!
Here at CelebratingWithKids, we love sharing toys that make our kids happy. And, Squishmallows are a toy that make so many kids happy! Squishmallows are a super popular, super soft pillow-like stuffed animal. They come in a ton of different animals and characters and are considered collectible. If your kid is obsessed with Squishmallows, then...
Magnetic tiles: everything you need to know
Thinking about getting magnetic tiles for your kids? Here's everything you need to know about the brands, care, and activity ideas using magnetic tiles! Magnetic tiles are one of my favorite open ended toys for kids. Playing with magnetic tiles can help younger kids learn colors and shapes. Older kids can learn basic engineering and...
The best magnetic tiles for toddlers
My kids have been playing with magnetic tiles since they were babies. Here's my take on the best magnetic tiles for toddlers. Magnetic tiles are a super popular toy for preschool aged kids. They help kids to learn fine motor skills, building and engineering, colors and shapes, and they are a lot of fun. While...
The best St Patricks Day books for Preschoolers
Looking for the perfect St Patricks Day books for your kids? Here are our favorite St Patricks Day books for preschoolers, such a great St Patricks Day kids idea! I love making small holidays extra special for my kids. I feel like the late winter/early spring is such a dreary, boring time, I have to...
The best Frozen toys - Frozen gift ideas for kids!
Are your kids obsessed with Frozen? Mine too! Here are the best Frozen toys and Frozen gift ideas for kids! Frozen and Frozen 2 have completely taken over our house. Both my 2 year old girl and 4 year old boy are obsessed. That means that we got a lot of Disney Frozen movie toys...
The 25 best building toys for preschoolers
Does your kid love building and construction? Here are the best building toys for preschoolers and by age! Are you looking for fun and educational toys to keep your preschooler engaged and entertained? Building toys can be a great choice. Not only do construction toys promote creativity and problem-solving skills, but they can also help...
Free Printable St Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
If you are looking for a fun St Patricks Day kids idea - how about a scavenger hunt? Download the Free Printable St Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt for kids at the end of this post! There are a lot of fun ways to celebrate St Patrick's Day with kids - trust me, I've tried most...
How to make Leprechaun footprints - the easiest way!
Want to create some St Patricks Day magic for your kids? Here's how to make Leprechaun footprints from your door to their leprechaun trap, a great St Patricks Day kids idea! St Patricks Day is a really fun day to celebrate with kids! We have really enjoyed making leprechaun traps and going on leprechaun hunts...
Magna tiles vs Tytan Magnetic Tiles: which is best for you?!
Deciding between Magna-tiles or Tytan Magnetic tiles for your kids? Let's compare these magnetic tiles side by side! Magnetic tiles are a really great open ended toy for kids. They let them explore building and creativity and are honestly just fun to play with! These are a great STEM toy to introduce to young kids...
The best Valentines Day books for Preschoolers
Looking for the perfect books for Valentines day with your kids? Here are our favorite Valentines Day books for preschoolers! Valentines Day is a great time to teach kids about love and caring for each other. Reading books is such an important way for preschoolers to learn - I love making reading extra fun by...
42 Best Free St Patrick's Day Printables for Preschoolers
Looking for an easy St Patricks Day kids idea? Grab these super cute and free St Patrick's Day printables for preschoolers and toddlers! My 4 year old is obsessed with worksheets and I've been downloading all of the printables lately. He particularly likes anything to do with cutting and tracing - he's getting pretty good...
The complete 2025 Magnatile Review
Considering buying magnetic tiles for your child? Here's my complete Magnatile review! There are so many toys for preschool aged kids, it's hard to know what lives up to the hype and what does not. One of the more popular toys that you might see is magnetic tiles. They are often referred to as "magna-tiles",...
Valentines Day science experiment for kids
Looking to do something different this year for Valentines day with your kids? Here's a fun and easy Valentines Day science experiment for kids! I love celebrating Valentine's Day with the kids! It's just fun to do things hearts and red and pink for a few weeks leading up to the big day. One thing...
Are magnetic tiles safe?
Worried and wondering are magnetic tiles safe for your kids? Let's talk through all the safety concerns and name the safest magnetic tile brand! Magnetic tiles are a super fun, open ended, creative learning toy for kids. However, there is a lot of concern around letting kids play with magnets. Magnets can cause a massive...
Picasso Tiles vs Mini Picasso Tiles: let's compare
Trying to decide which Picasso tiles to order? Let's compare Picasso Tiles vs Mini Picasso Tiles magnetic tiles! Shopping for magnetic tiles can be overwhelming. Even if you narrow it down to one brand - say, Picasso Tiles - there are still so many options! Just before last Christmas I ordered my kids a few...
Is the Osmo worth it? An honest Osmo review
Considering buying an Osmo learning system for your kids? Here's my honest Osmo review! This past Christmas I purchased an Osmo Genius Starter Kit for my son. He no longer naps in the afternoons, which is often my work time. I was looking for an alternative activity for him to occupy himself after resting in...