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Chocolate Peanut Butter Drops

Mmmm, yummy chocolate and peanut butter….read on to find out how to make these delicious treats! What you need: 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cocoa 2 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract What to...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 12:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Yummy Recipes, chocolate recipes, peanut butter recipe

Green Bean and Almond Salad

Soon it will be possible to start eating outdoors again. With that in mind we will be including some salads to try alongside your BBQ or picnic lunches… 500g green beans, blanched 125ml toasted almond flakes grated zest of 1 lemon 1 large, diced...

Published Mon, Apr 12 2010 5:59 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Humpty Dumpty

Nursery Rhymes series: We have decided to do a series of activity and crafts articles to help you and your toddler make the most of the Nursery Rhymes we all know and love. Here we are looking at Humpty Dumpty. Humpty Dumpty is a character in a nursery...

Published Fri, Apr 09 2010 10:26 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, humpty dumpty activities, egg crafts

Spotty Flowerpots

You’ll go dotty for these fabulous flower pots. Simple and easy to make yet very effective and perfect for livening up a dull look Springtime flower pot before giving it away or just to decorate your own windowsill! Age group: 18 months+ What you...

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 9:59 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Easter crafts, spingtime crafts, flower pots

Rocky Road Bars Recipe

All this month are looking at recipes containing chocolate. These yummy bars are great to make with your toddlers and will vanish before they have even cooled! What you need: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats 1/4 cup light...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 6:42 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Bugs All a-Round

This activity is really simple and lots of fun. It can provide a platform for teaching your child about insects and other creepy crawlies, as well as exploring shapes in nature. It is also a great way to get your little ones imagination going when you...

Published Sun, Apr 04 2010 9:06 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Educational Fun and Games, educational fun

Gampa Bruce’s Chocolate Mousse

This quick recipe works like a charm and tastes fabulous! It is alcohol and egg free and yet is deceptively simple to make. It is sure to get you many compliments! What you need: 1 ½ bags of marshmallows 2 slabs of dark chocolate 500ml of double cream...

Published Sat, Apr 03 2010 6:28 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Special Events, Yummy Recipes, chocolate puddings, Easter dessert, chocolate recipes

Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Little Bo Peep

Nursery Rhymes Series Part 3: We have decided to do a series of activity and crafts articles to help you and your toddler make the most of the Nursery Rhymes we all know and love. Here we are looking at the three most common rhymes about sheep: Baa Baa...

Published Thu, Apr 01 2010 3:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, Little Bo Peep activities, Baa Baa black sheep activities, Mary Had a little Lamb activities, sheep crafts, wool crafts

Woolly Sheep

Make this farmyard favourite using cotton wool and paper. Age Group: 3years+ What you need: Sheet of black paper Glue White pencil or chalk Cotton wool balls What to do: Draw a sheep outline on the paper using white pencil or chalk. Have your toddler...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 3:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Art and Craft Activities, Educational Fun and Games, educational fun

Leaf Print Butterflies

These cute and unusal butterflies are great fun to make and use a variety of different techniques. Get your little one exploring natural materials and shapes as well as using paint, glue and paper. Age group: 2 years+ What you need: Leaves (try to collect...

Published Sat, Mar 27 2010 10:01 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, butterfly prints, Spring crafts

Dangly Spangly Butterflies

These are really beautiful hanging in the window at Spring time. Make a few strings of them to bring some whimsical freshness to your home. Age group: 2 years + What you need: Coloured card or shiny giftwrap Sticky back plastic Sequins glitter String...

Published Thu, Mar 25 2010 10:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, butterfly crafts, butterfly mobile

Spring and Easter Songs

Here are some fun and easy songs to teach your toddlers… Little Ducks Sung to: “London Bridge” Little ducks go quack, quack, quack Quack, quack, quack, Quack, quack, quack - Little ducks go quack quack quack In the springtime. A Song...

Published Wed, Mar 24 2010 9:50 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, easter songs, spring songs, bunny songs, duck songs

Spring and Easter Rhymes

Some quick and cute rhymes to learn together. I Saw a Little Bunny I saw a little bunny going hop, hop, hop. I said, “Please, Mr. Bunny, won’t you stop, stop, stop.” He flapped his big, long ears and had no word to say, And before I...

Published Mon, Mar 22 2010 9:47 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, easter poems, spring rhymes

Gorgeous Paper Vase

Home made gifts are always the best! And this one is no exception. Mother’s and other relatives will love receiving this bright, cheerful and useful present. This vase is easy to make, even for the smallest child. You can decide what colours to...

Published Sun, Mar 21 2010 9:58 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, vase, mother's day craft

Potato Print Easter chicks

These adorable chicks are a great way to celebrate Springtime. Age group: 18 months+ What you need: Thin Foam pads (like those used for cleaning) Potatoes paint Paper orange card black felt tip What to do: place a foam pad onto a plate pour some yellow...

Published Sat, Mar 20 2010 9:57 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Easter crafts, chicks

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