via Keeping Hazel busy is sometimes tricky. She loves variety, and she can’t really be sitting at one “project” for too long. So here are some things that I’ve found to keep Hazel busy: I made these busy boxes for Hazel to keep her a bit occupied and it’s great because it gives her something new to do each day. Hazel absolutely loves playing with these beans, I’m not kidding when I say she spent 20 minutes scooping and pouring beans in a box. It’s genius! Sing songs and make nursery rhymes fun by making… Read More
Archives for August 2016
Dear Hazel,
I feel like these past few months you’ve grown more than ever -even though I say that a lot. But you have! These past few weeks you’ve started putting two word phrases together and sometimes even three. Possibly you favorite phrase yet: ready, set, go! You love to talk but get so mad when you can’t tell us what you want, or what you are trying to say. When we can’t understand you, you say nooooooo and start to stomp your feet really hard, so hard that you start walking backwards. I wish so badly… Read More
how to keep an 18 month old busy with busy boxes
Keeping a toddler busy is quite the challenge, especially when it’s too hot -or cold- outside. I’ve been searching and searching Pinterest for ideas and things to do with Hazel that could help keep her busy and also be somewhat of a learning activity. Hazel is a girl who likes variety, she gets bored with easy things, and things that are repetitive. She often times would rather play with something that isn’t a toy-as I’m sure most babies do. I thought, in order to give her variety, and help her learn, busy boxes would be… Read More