MariaSmith on LTK

Hi, I’m Marie & I live in So Cal w/my hubs, son and daughter. I love sharing kids activities, sensory toys, books, home organization & swasonal decor

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The Color Monster

We’re having a book based afternoon with one of our favorite books.

The big, big feelings have reared their chaotic heads. It was inevitable now that the kids are back in school and adjusting to new schedules.

This is one book we read all year long but I thought it would a perfect time to practice speaking all of the feelings.

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The big, big feelings are fully expected this time of year.

A lot of these books are in the year round collection but especially now that they’re back in school. So far they’re great in class but man, when they get home! Books are a huge outlet and support for all of us!

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It’s National Read a Book Day! 📚

I thought I would share a few of our all time favorites that are perfect this time of year. Whether your kids got to school, homeschool, play on teams, these books have great lessons.

The food group books have great themes that have helped my kids navigate stressful moments in class and with friends.

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Now you can diy your mermaid hair too!

I love that the set came with clips, crimps and all the accessories you could need for this. I didn’t want anything bulky in my kids hair so I went with the slipknot method. It’s a bit tricky at first but I got the hang of it about three strands in. I think the salon fairy hair may be finer or better quality but I’m ok with that. I’m not looking for long term use and it comes with so many strands that the kids are already planning colors for every occasion!

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Mermaid Sand Writing 🧜‍♀️

Trying to get a little alphabet and sight word practice before school starts. Thankfully my kids think this is fun!

I didn’t know you can dye sand (it was white craft sand) but I guess you can! I added some glitter and stones for a little under the sea sparkle.✨

The wood trays are from @barnowlkids

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Scenes from a small world.

The kids love a setup like this. The stories they come up with are hilarious and adorable! I usually take a few things from the toy rotation and arrange them in a new way.

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The perfect slow morning activity.

Combines two things each of my kids love, sharks and recipes. Add the sharks favorite ingredients to the shark bucket for a tasty snack. 🐟🦈

Shark tooth tray by @barn.owl.kids
Printables by @themamamindful

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What lies beneath. 🦈

We did some mystery water / shark find in the water table today. It’s amazing how a little bit of water can turn into hours of fun.

For real thought this mystery water is not as easy as it looks. I ended up going with metallic tempera paint because the cornstarch didn’t look glittery enough. It took about 3 bottles of paint to actually get it opaque in the water table.

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Shark Beach with @chrishemsworth
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The way my son is o see with this documentary is adorable and a bit strange. When I say we watch it throughout the year, I mean he requests it weekly. I sometimes have to disappoint him because his sister is terrified of sharks.

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Pirate scavenger hunt birthday celebration.

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Better than flisat sensory bin table dupe.

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The best boredom buster for the summer. My kids are loving this double sided balance beam, aka walk the plank.

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Thankfully this bunny has prime and pickup!

Each of my babies has had their Easter baskets since they were born. The Easter bunny delivers to the basket so I don’t have to buy new baskets every year. This year the bunny was way behind schedule but thanks to the convenience of modern day, you can get stuff done the day before you need it!

I was able to get everything same day or overnight but everything would be perfect for a Bluey birthday gift too!

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Another successful car activities go pack. Here is everything I use to keep the kids entertained on a two hour car ride. We have morning menus, clip cards, sticker and mess free activity books.

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I made the kids totally DIY their own sensory bin. Well, maybe not totally because most of it came in this kit. I just had to take the lid off and unpack a few things, the rest was up to them.

It’s perfect for when you need a quick setup, you don’t have time for anything elaborate or you’re not feeling 100% I am all of those things today so this worked out perfectly! 👌🏼

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This mini duffle fits a lot more than you think! Here is everything we pack in my little ballerina’s bag.

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The Nutcracker and ballet sensory play setup. This is a good one to save for next year! The Pom Poms and woah dough are perfect for Valentine’s Day activities and gifts. 💗

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Kids basics - girl edition. Some fun tshirts, dresses and shorts to start the school year off right, comfortable and cute. My girl won’t leave the house unless there is a dress, unicorn, mermaid or ballerina involved.

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Christmas favors for the perfect finishing touch on the kids table.

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We let the kids loose in target to Christmas shop for their favorite people. Something for their sibling, cousins and dogs.

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Christmas Jingle baskets for my Bluey loving kids. A few things to wear, activities and a few things just for fun!

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Quick and easy, no prep farm sticker activity.

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Balloon Farm Animal Adoption Activity. The best farm fun for kids and toddlers. This would be perfect for a birthday party favor!

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Part two: best farm books for kids. Head to the barn with your littles and explore everything from chickens and pigs, to farmhouses, harvest and vegetables this fall season. Here are a few more of our favorite reads!

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Farm Activities

The biggest, best puffy stickers for back to school projects.

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Lego Duplo storage that doubles as seating. My kids love their blocks and these bags and bins are the best setup I’ve found to keep our sets organized. There’s even a pocket for the instruction books.

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The perfect activity mat for when you need a quick setup and no mess to clean up later. This alphabet, water activated mat can be rolled back up as soon as it dries. This would also make for super fun tummy time.

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Kinetic sand activity sandbox set and Melissa and Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks sand cupcakes and cookie play sets. Set up a beach bakery in no time!

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Deep see fishing pretend play.

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Coral reef water table building toys. So fun while learning about ocean habitats.

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Under the sea brunch. Here’s everything you need to throw an amazing underwater party. Ocean lovers will love this birthday theme!

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The best pirate birthday gifts for your little matey. These are the top gifts keeping my buccaneer busy on the daily!

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The best boredom buster for the summer. My kids are loving this double sided balance beam, aka walk the plank.

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3’s a charm this year for my little St. Patrick’s Day birthday girl! Everything bright and rainbow to celebrate the holiday. We’re planning a cupcake decorating party along with a birthday dinner so we always need a lot of supplies and decor. We found the cutest Lucy charms acrylic pieces for our bookshelf too.

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