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Similarity and Differences
As S turns 4, she is starting to notice subtle similarities or differences in various things. She would notice if I wore something...
Apurva
Apr 20, 20191 min read
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Camping/Glamping in Yosemite ;)
We love Yosemite National Park. A bit of a drive(3/4 hours) from the Bay Area but it so serene, beautiful, and perfect for a Summer...
Apurva
Jul 8, 20185 min read
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Boating making adventure!
Summer is here and we don't need to find an excuse to play in the water. But we can do some learning as we play! We are going to make...
Apurva
Jun 24, 20182 min read
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Traveling Toys
Planning to make a running list of age specific toys that have worked for us when traveling. :) Age 1 - 3 1. Fisher-Price Doodle Pro...
Apurva
Jun 24, 20181 min read
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Biking with kids in San Francisco(Golden Gate Bridge)!
Are you visiting San Fran or you are local just wanting to spend time in the city - Biking in the city and over the Golden Gate bridge is...
Apurva
Jun 15, 20182 min read
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Turning your patio/backyard into play space for kids!
Living in the bay area we are always constrained on space. Backyard with a lot of play area is not always the luxury everyone can afford....
Apurva
May 17, 20181 min read
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Oh Cherries!
Cherry picking has become our annual family tradition. With a fruit loving toddler, this trip is something you cannot miss. Living in the...
Apurva
May 14, 20182 min read
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Simplest and the Quickest aquarium :)
Best way to learn about sea creatures, and getting some messy play! We have been talking about fishes and their types, like dolphins and...
Apurva
Apr 21, 20181 min read
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Getting creative with wood sticks! :)
Sticks are just like building blocks - legos or other open ended creative toys. The only difference being, they are very easy to find and...
Apurva
Apr 19, 20181 min read
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Painting with a natural brushes/made from re-usable things?
Just conceptualizing the world when paint brushes, palettes etc didn't exist? I was totally intrigued by the thought and so we tried!...
Apurva
Apr 13, 20181 min read
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Magical imprints - with some natural material and crayons!
Imprinting - A fun way to discover shapes, textures and intricate details on various objects. 1. Leaf imprints - Leaves come in various...
Apurva
Apr 12, 20181 min read
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No prep(almost) activity to keep your toddler busy :)
Sometimes you just need activities that need minimal prep but can keep the toddler occupied for sometime. 1. Collage Collage of whatever...
Apurva
Apr 3, 20181 min read
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Dinner prep! + Toddler play!
Involve your toddler when you prep for dinner! I am going to try to share as many new ideas on toddlers can be involved but still be...
Apurva
Apr 2, 20181 min read
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Easter fun, for toddler who LOVES painting!
This time I didn't have much time to get prepare or bring material for easter activities. This one is quick one, borrowed some part from...
Apurva
Apr 2, 20181 min read
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Taking toddler to a stadium game? Yah/Nah? YESSS!! (Levis Stadium)
Watching a game relaxing at home, on your couch, eating - What can beat that? Well, going to the stadium, watching it live, with all the...
Apurva
Mar 29, 20182 min read
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Globetrotting with your kid?!
Traveling with kids can be nice, exhausting, just like losing your sanity at times, sometimes even something you dread about! We(my...
Apurva
Mar 21, 20182 min read
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California's winter wonderland!
Snowy, wintery, white Lake Tahoe. First snow experience for Toddler S. Lake Tahoe is town north east of San Francisco and a GREAT...
Apurva
Mar 19, 20182 min read
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Understanding and taking the first step ! No, no to battery operated things!
Our journey to open ended play and taking that first step. They say realizing you need something or you are doing something not so quite...
Apurva
Mar 14, 20181 min read
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How do I setup an open ended play space?
Navigating our way to building a "yes" space with has endless possibilities! Once I got rid of all the passive toys(milder way of saying...
Apurva
Mar 14, 20181 min read
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Creative play space, invitation to play.
Starting our journey with understanding, building a creative play environment Well, it all started when I felt like kids are meant to...
Apurva
Feb 12, 20182 min read
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