Creating magic with light!
For today’s playgroup session I turned our indoor clubhouse (as my boys lovingly call it) into a magical light box. We hung our Sarah's Silks over one of the openings and placed…
Tape Measures | #unexpectedtoys
My little guy is very into trains at the moment and a way of extending this play is with the addition of tape measures (this week’s #unexpectedtoys). Once we’ve built his…
Play Space Refresh (because we all need a touch up every now and then)
Children's interests and development don't stop changing and growing, which means play spaces aren't ever going to be stagnant either. A service I offer to past clients is the option…
Create an impromptu obstacle course (outside and in!)
It may be #Friyay but I’m already counting down the days til next Wednesday and our weekly #humpdayhangout (aka playgroup). We spend the majority of the time outside and the…
Scarves | #unexpectedtoys
A lovely way to add some color to your play space is with scarves - today’s edition of #unexpectedtoys. Easy to thrift and available in allllll the colors, shapes, sizes,…
Mini Makeovers (LEGO edition)
Sometimes folks hire me for a full play space makeover and sometimes they just need help with one aspect of their space. Lots of times that aspect is LEGO. I’ve…
Swings (you need one!)
Planning an outdoor play space for your favorite tiny human! Make sure to add a swing (or even better, two). On top of the gross and fine motor benefits of…
Clay | A fun first introduction (warning – its’ messy ;)
Wednesday’s are for #humpdayhangouts - a weekly play date I host with friends and their little ones. This morning’s session was taken up a notch with an unexpected acquisition of…
Gemstones + Crystals | #unexpectedtoys
GEMSTONES + CRYSTALS are this week’s #unexpectedtoys. 1) They are eclectic, beautiful, and they bring good vibes to your space (all the wins). 2) They are a lovely play invitation…
Loose parts in the sandbox | #unexpectedtoys
It was out with the mud pies and stews today, and in with ravine digging, ramp building, and car racing. Today’s #unexpectedtoys were wood offcuts and old bricks. I took…