Ann-Marie Espinoza, Author at Playfully

Games

Obstacle Course Essentials

We’ve talked about obstacle courses here on the PlayFully blog once or twice and for good reason…they’re a hit with children of all ages! Today we are revisiting this tried-and-true favorite and breaking down the top three items you need to create an awesome obstacle course!

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DIY Holiday

DIY Animal Ear Headbands

Two of our favorite things are right around the corner: Autumn and Halloween! When it comes to the Fall season, our thoughts quickly drift to pumpkin patches, hay rides and apple picking at local farms. There’s nothing quite like a crisp afternoon amidst the changing leaves and the friendly farm animals! Even though this wonderful […]

DIY PPT

DIY Binoculars

Summer may be coming to a close but as the day turns into night earlier and earlier, the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of the night sky is here!

Baby DIY

DIY Wooden Teething Ring

Raising infants is one of the most magical (and most fleeting!) times of parenthood. The world is a brand new place and there is so much for babies to learn and discover! One of the most exciting parts about this phase of life is the major developmental leaps that little ones make as they grow […]

Educational Printable

Fostering a Love of Reading

When I had my first child, I read to her faithfully from the time she could barely hold her own head up. I knew in theory that it was the “right” thing to do but at that point, I saw little pay off in all my reading efforts. Fast forward a few months to when […]

Baby Educational

Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits

As much as we love and adore our kids to the moon and back, there’s no time quite like nap time (and even better…bed time!)! Not only is that little reprieve in the middle of the day good for parents but it’s crucial for growing bodies and minds. Read on for some of our tried-and-true […]

Decor Games

Toy N’ Ball Tote | Fun + Function

As parents, we are always inundated with “gear.” From the moment we bring our babies home, there is so much that these tiny people require: car seats, strollers, cribs, swings, and seemingly endless changes of clothing and diapers. Then they get a little older and all that baby gear gives way to toys — both […]

Baby DIY Printable

Heartfelt Toys for Baby

While in the throes of infant parenthood, there is one tried and true rule: when all else fails, go outside. It doesn’t matter if baby has skipped her nap all day long and now you are paying the price for it (always a good time) or if you both just need a change of scenery, […]

Baby Educational

Sun Safety for All Seasons

Summer may be coming to a close but practicing sun safety is a must for all seasons! In fact, skin protection is just as important (if not more so!) as the days get shorter and more overcast because UV rays still penetrate through the clouds and reflect off of bright surfaces such as snow. Needless […]

DIY

Back-To-School Bus DIY

With the new school year ramping up, we’ve created a unique way to store freshly-sharpened pencils in style! Inspired by our School Bus 6FT D-Tunnel, this juice carton-turned-pencil caddy is simple to make AND it keeps one more container out of the landfill. (That alone deserves an A+ in our grade book!).

Author: Ann-Marie Espinoza

Obstacle Course Essentials

DIY Animal Ear Headbands

DIY Binoculars

DIY Wooden Teething Ring

Fostering a Love of Reading

Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits

Toy N’ Ball Tote | Fun + Function

Heartfelt Toys for Baby

Sun Safety for All Seasons

Back-To-School Bus DIY

Have Some Non-Candy Halloween Fun!

Beary Awesome Ways to Make Reading Fun in the Summer

Oh What Fun: A Christmas Game DIY!

Geminid Meteor Shower – Learning and DIY Fun for Kids!

A DIY to Make You Thankful for 2020