Looking for non-screen options for road trips and quiet time at home? Books are always my go-to option but activity books count as engaging, interactive choices, too. Keep Kids Engaged with the Latest, Greatest Activity Books The Kids Awesome Activity Book by Mike Lowery Visually appealing, kids will like that this colorful book offers […]
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Activity Books for Spring 2018
Last year my kids got in a bad habit of too much screen time. It was my fault, too. I let them. We realized that to achieve their goal to stay off screen time, they need fun alternative ideas and activities. Now they have lists of things to do (besides read a book) that they […]
Stock Up on Coloring, Puzzle, and Activity Books for Kids
With summer’s right around the corner, it’s a good time to stock up on coloring, puzzle, and activity books for your kids. These are great for lazy days at home or on the go travel days. See what you think about these cool, newly published options for both boys and girls, ages 5 to teen. Coloring, […]
Activity Books Beat Boredom
Sometimes all we need is a spark to get our brains out of boredom into engagement. Interesting activity book can be just that spark of inspiration! These are great for travel, sick days, bad weather days, or as an alternative to technology. Activity Books Beat Boredom Stuck on Fun! Play with Patterns, Sticker Tape, & More! by […]
Learn How to Make Origami Fashion
Artistic and crafty kids (and adults) can make origami art beyond animals and flowers with the incredible new book, Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion by Sok Song. You’ll learn how to make tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, handbags, and more. My 11-year old just can’t get enough! JJ, my 11-year old, had never done origami before this book. So […]
Terrific Travel and Activity Books for Kids
Whether staying home or traveling, it’s SO helpful to have activity books for your kids to keep them engaged in non-tech learning and creativity over the summer vacation. Here are a mix of just-for-fun and educational travel, coloring, and activity books. Activity Books for Road Trips Boredom Buster Games for the Road by Lonely Planet Kids You’ll find fun travel games […]
Fabulous Activity Book: Fashion Rebel Outfit Maker
Fashion Rebel Outfit Maker: Mix and Mismatch Styles got my sick 13-year old teen to be creative and stay off technology while recuperating on the couch. She totally loved this activity book. In fact, it’s great gift idea it is for your own tween or tween, don’t you think? “It’s really cool!” enthused my daughter. Today she wants to be […]