Let Them Eat Cake Blog

Painting is a wonderful way for your child to express their creativity and polish up on their  fine-motor skills. Of course, offer assistance when necessary and needed, but for the most part, sit back and let your kids take the lead.  You’ll be amazed at how creative those care-free little hands actually are. Painting can take many different forms. Don’t get bogged down with only using a paint brush, as the possibilities are endless. Painting with non-conventional tools/items is a fun and playful way to engage your child and puts a whole new spin on things. Have you tried painting...

Time for some simple activities to keep the kiddos busy today. And guess what? You don’t need to spend a dime. #Winning. Cardboard boxes, toilet paper rolls, bubble wrap and pouch caps! They’re all  treasures in the eyes of a toddler. The activities don’t need to be crazy either and something as simple as painting will do. But why not change it up a bit? Check your recycle bin. Do you have any cardboard? Maybe even a pizza box or an Amazon box? (We ALWAYS have Amazon boxes.) Now, grab some scissors and tape and try your hand at making...

  It’s no secret I love a good sensory set up, but I have just recently fallen in LOVE with playdough trays. Still a sensory delight but with a new twist. Loose parts and trinkets circling around, and the dough taking center stage: soft and silky, bright and vibrant. Play dough trays are a new part of our rotation...and the perfect #invitationtocreate. A blank canvas for so many different themes and interests! Something my three boys (who love so many different things!) can appreciate. As a kindergarten teacher turned stay-at-home mom to my three boys (5, 3 & 19 months),...

Sensory exploration is an important part of child development. Not only does it expose your little one to different sights, sounds, smells, textures and colors, but also teaches them about the world around them. The benefits of sensory play are huge: it boosts creativity, promotes higher order thinking, hones in on fine motor skills and so much more. Who knew playing in a bin of beans could be such an integral part of early learning? Setting up a sensory table or a sensory bin for your toddler doesnt need to be overwhelming. In fact,  it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!...

The day my oldest son turned three was filled with everything Wesley loved: family, friends, balloons, diggers and of course birthday cupcakes. The smiles and giggles were in abundance.    When I first asked Wes what kind of birthday party he wanted to have, I thought for sure he would say something along the lines of Daniel Tigers Neighborhood, but to my surprise it took about 2 seconds for him to yell out, “I WANT A CONSTRUCTION PARTY, MAMA!”….and that was that.   I kept the party decor pretty simple and instead focused most of my time and energy on...