unplugged play

  • What Do Kids Need Today?

    What do Kids Need Today? I initially wrote this post as part of my “Annual Parenting Check-Up”, but I’ve referred to it over and over again just for the quote in the picture below. Knowledge is a commodity, we have access to all the world’s knowledge on our phones while driving70 mph down the highway. […]

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  • LEGO Sun Catcher

    There’s nothing better than LEGO week to explore a creative art techniques at home.  We decided to make a LEGO minifigure sun catcher to go along with our favorite book and movie:  The LEGO Movie. Why?  Because everything is AWESOME! 🙂 Books: Emmett’s Guide to Being Awesome The LEGO Movie:  The Essential Guide Beginning Reader […]

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  • Trampoline Activities for Busy Kids

    Mini Trampolines:  Simple, healthy, active, indoor FUN!  Our trampoline experience has been super!  Sometimes large, outdoor trampolines get a bad rap.  Maybe indoor ones do too; however, we’ve only had a positive experience for the past 4 years with two active kids.  Are you looking for an alternative to wrestling, jumping on the couch, picking […]

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  • Unplugged Play Series: Stair Ball (invented by an 8 year old)

    It’s time for STAIR BALL!  Too much inside time making your kids go crazy?  We are always looking for fun, no-plug-needed activities to play.  We love a game or activity that gets us moving.  One thing I love about this game is that your child can play it with someone or alone. You only need one […]

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