We will keep this intro short, we all know the information overload we are facing in the world right now; it is overwhelming. Last night here in Michigan, Governor Whitmer announced the closure of all K-12 schools. We are still processing this information but knowing that it is for the best for many reasons. Paired with our scheduled Spring Break, all this news means my 5 and 6 year olds are home for the next month. The word Homeschool is reverberating stronger and stronger in our minds!
March is Reading Month: Easy Home Activity Ideas for Kids
March is Reading Month is here, and elementary schools nationwide are doing their part to encourage students to keep reading on a regular basis. As parents, what can you do at home to work together with your school in order to get your children reading? There are some simple things you can do to incorporate … Read more
20 Non Candy Easter Basket Filler Gift Play Ideas for Easter 2020
Non-candy Easter basket ideas for kids? Yes, please, and make it easy! Kids want things that they can use again and again to play with. Plus, we think you will really like the fact that we have incorporated lots of educational items too, like learning blankets (shameless plug, they were created by our veteran owned … Read more
Valentine’s Day DIY for Busy Moms: 3D Lollipop Photo Cards for School
My toddler is excitedly preparing to celebrate his first Valentine’s Day at preschool this week. Meanwhile, I’m starting a new job and nearly forgot to buy Valentines! So you can imagine my face when I read the school email boldly asking parents to bring homemade Valentine’s, along with a lengthy list of anxiety inducing guidelines … Read more
Learning Fun Educational Blankets for Teaching Kids
Learning Blankets: Creating Fun Educational Moments Learning is supposed to be fun, right? As teachers and parents, we are always seeking new ways to engage our children and students on their educational journey. Co-owner Joanna Serra, a former state level award educator, worked with her team to create Learning Blankets, a new brand under the umbrella of … Read more
Top Tips for Toddler Road Trips & Flight Ideas
20 Great Ideas to Keep Your Toddlers Busy on Road Trips and Flights So many questions and you need tips and tricks for traveling with your children! What do I pack, what do they bring, what activities do I create, can I use an iPad the entire time, what engaging ideas are there, should I … Read more
How Dirty are Kid iPads & Tablets?
How clean is your child’s iPad and how should you keep it clean? Have you ever disinfected their iPad or tablet? Everyone has heard how bacteria ridden and dirty cell phones get with use, but what about the devices that our children tow around? Newsweek recently wrote about 5 top things that are dirtier than … Read more
Easy Amazon Toddler Halloween Costume Ideas for 2019
Would you like easy and quick Amazon Prime ready baby and toddler costume ideas? Halloween is around the corner; choosing and planning their costumes is now super convenient and delivered right to your door. What should you dress your toddler as? Something scary, adorable, a dinosaur, or a unicorn? Is it warm where you will … Read more
Best Baby Onesies (2019 Reviews)
Onesies. The word onesie is one that you hear daily when becoming a parent. But what exactly is a onesieand why is it such a popular clothing choice for babies and toddlers? It’s just a cute style name for a romper for kids. Onesies are basically a romper that is made of soft, comfortable, high … Read more
Kids Letter Boards & Changeable Message Crowns
Changeable Letterboards for Kids Create a Message Letter Boards & Crowns Creating fun sayings and messages is all the hype right now, it seems every adult has a wooden letterboard. What about kids? Kids want fun ways to creatively express themselves too! We here at Birdy Boutique decided to experiment with two really cool products … Read more