parenting topics https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/at-home/parenting-at-home/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:37:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png parenting topics https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/at-home/parenting-at-home/ 32 32 Benefits of Collecting Trading Cards for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/benefits-of-collecting-trading-cards-for-kids/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 02:58:49 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=83239 Whether your child loves sports, Pokémon, or even Disney characters, it’s extremely easy to find a pack of trading cards that will pique their interest. Collectible cards (or trading cards) are a fun way to shift your child’s interest away from their devices and into a hands-on activities that provide all types of learning benefits you might...

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]]> Nintendo Switch Review with Favorite Games for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/nintendo-switch-review-with-favorite-games-for-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/nintendo-switch-review-with-favorite-games-for-kids/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:03:04 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=23050 The Nintendo Switch is a new gaming system we’ve added to our home after years of debating. Here is my honest review on the Nintendo Switch gaming system, as well as the benefits or having one and our favorite games to play with kids of varying ages. This post contains affiliate links.   For years...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/importance-monthly-calendar/feed/ 11 3 Free Printable Lunch Notes for Your Child’s Lunch Box https://buggyandbuddy.com/3-free-printable-lunch-notes-for-your-childs-lunch-box/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/3-free-printable-lunch-notes-for-your-childs-lunch-box/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2015 03:00:04 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16444 Kids love getting little lunch notes in their lunch boxes during the school year. Here’s three free printable lunch note templates to make writing those notes a little simpler. You’ll find fairy lunch notes, bear lunch notes, and car lunch notes– there’s something for everyone! Follow our Free Printables Pinterest board!     This post contains...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/3-free-printable-lunch-notes-for-your-childs-lunch-box/feed/ 3 Gymboree’s New Collection Inspired by The World of Eric Carle™ (Review) https://buggyandbuddy.com/gymboree/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/gymboree/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2014 02:22:18 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=12400 I am absolutely thrilled to do this sponsored post for Gymboree! My opinion was not swayed in any way by the compensation, as we have been happy customers of Gymboree for years! Ever since Lucy was born over 6 years ago, I have been a frequent shopper at Gymboree. The colors and styles of their clothing and products...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-car-games-kids/feed/ 11 Our Favorite Art Supplies for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/favorite-art-supplies-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/favorite-art-supplies-kids/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2014 08:19:27 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=9477 Here’s a list of our absolute favorite art supplies for kids. If you’re only wanting to start out with purchasing a few quality items, this is where I’d start! Many readers have had questions about the art supplies we use for our art projects and crafts. Where do we buy our art supplies? Which art...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/favorite-art-supplies-kids/feed/ 1 Encouraging Toddler Independence at Snack Time https://buggyandbuddy.com/manage-toddler-snacks-home/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/manage-toddler-snacks-home/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:00:20 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=8492 Over the years I’ve developed a system of managing toddler snacks at home that’s worked really well for us. Not only does it encourage healthy eating habits, but it also helps toddlers begin to learn independence skills. For this week’s life skills themed Discover & Explore linky, I’m excited to share how we manage snacks...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/3-ways-manage-school-craziness/feed/ 11 Our Favorite Lunch Box: PlanetBox Launch Review https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-lunchbox-planetbox-launch-review/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/our-favorite-lunchbox-planetbox-launch-review/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2013 04:04:01 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=6796  With the new school year starting, many people are out shopping for new lunch boxes. I remember doing this when Lucy first started preschool 2 years ago. I searched online for something that was cute, functional, sturdy, and safe.  All my research led me to PlanetBox.  Follow Buggy and Buddy on Pinterest!     Disclosure: PlanetBox kindly...

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