Author: Lauren

  • The Best Valentine’s Day Activities for Guaranteed Fun

    The Best Valentine’s Day Activities for Guaranteed Fun

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I know it can be a surprisingly stressful time for parents. I don’t know about you, but I often feel as though I’m scrambling at the last minute. There’s always trying to get Valentine’s Day cards together for my kids’ classes and generally trying to figure out… Read more

  • Amazing Last Minute Valentine’s Day Card Ideas

    Amazing Last Minute Valentine’s Day Card Ideas

    Have you ever had to scramble at the last minute to get Valentine’s Day cards together for yourself or your kids? I know I have! No worries, because I’ve compiled some amazing last minute Valentine’s Day card ideas. Additionally, all of them will look like you planned ahead! Here are the Valentine’s Day card ideas… Read more

  • Family Movie Night: How to Make it Memorable

    Family Movie Night: How to Make it Memorable

    For this post, I thought I’d go back to a classic: family movie night becaause who doesn’t love to cuddle up with their loved ones and watch a good movie? My family and I absolutely love family movie night. We have done lots of different things in the past, but have some tried and true… Read more

  • Simple Snow Day Activities to Have the Best Time Ever

    Simple Snow Day Activities to Have the Best Time Ever

    We are entering snow day season! In preparation for the inevitable, I put together some fun snow day activities you can quickly and easily implement at home. Whether you decide to cozy up by the fireplace or don layers for outdoor adventures, snow days offer a canvas of possibilities for creating cherished memories.  In this… Read more

  • At Home Adventures: Arctic-Inspired Activities For Kids Made Simple

    At Home Adventures: Arctic-Inspired Activities For Kids Made Simple

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  • 8 New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids: Have a Simple and Fun Night at Home

    8 New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids: Have a Simple and Fun Night at Home

    Looking for New Year’s Eve ideas for kids? Do you not have the energy to do all the things you find on Pinterest? No worries! I’m here to help with some easy and simple ideas that use things you likely already have at home. We’re in that stretch between Christmas and New Year’s. I don’t… Read more

  • Slimy Wonders: Exploring the Fascinating World of Slime

    Slimy Wonders: Exploring the Fascinating World of Slime

    Dive into the gooey universe of slime and unlock creativity and discovery! Slime is making a big resurgence with kids. Our 11 year old absolutely loves the stuff! She loves it so much that we have to keep stuff on hand for her to make it and she has even started her own slime business… Read more

  • Leafy Adventures: Easy Fall Activities Your Kids Will Love

    Leafy Adventures: Easy Fall Activities Your Kids Will Love

    Looking for fun things to do with your kids that don’t require a lot of prep or a trip to the store? Here are some of my favorite, last minute fall activities! It’s that time of year! The time when our kids are home from school and we are often trying to find ways to… Read more

  • Hello World! Welcome to The Simplified Parent

    Hello World! Welcome to The Simplified Parent

    Welcome Welcome to my blog! I cannot believe I’m saying that. I never thought I would have anything interesting or useful to blog about. Then I became a parent. Then my baby grew and I became a parent with a toddler that requires constant entertainment. I learned that I have a skill when it comes… Read more