@apopofyou - A Pop of You - Kids Activities Profile

These Elf Bites are the perfect holiday treat that your entire family will LOVE! 🎄🥨 🍫 Save this one for later! INGREDIENTS: - snyders hanover pretzels - Hershey’s Hugs - red and green M&Ms After placing pretzels and M&Ms on baking sheet, melt chocolate in oven at 325 degrees for no more than 5 minutes. Then, press on the M&Ms and refrigerate! Be sure to follow me over on instagram @apopofyou and check out apopofyou.com for more seasonal recipes and kids' activities! #fyp #foryou #holidaytreats #christmastreat #chocolatepretzels #mandms #hersheyschocolate #hersheyshugs #momofthreekids #momwins

THUMBPRINT KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS 🎄 Save this one for later! Every year, I make keepsake ornaments with the girls for our Christmas tree as well as little gifts for their grandparents. This year their thumbprints got documented on Christmas trees. I bought the Peartree handprint ornament kits you can find at Marshalls or TJMaxx for under $5. I’ve used salt dough before and it’s just too heavy and fragile in my opinion. I used a Christmas tree cookie cutter I already had instead of the round one that came with the kit. Then, I added the girls’ thumbprints to make little ornaments. Now, this is where the MISTAKE happened. I used watercolors to paint the thumbprints and it spread. So don’t be like me. Don’t use watercolors. 😅 But after some damage control (wiping with a wet cloth), they turned out just fine! 👏 Cheers to documenting your kids’ little thumbprints forever because why not? 🤗 #fyp #foryou #christmasornaments #diyornaments #christmastree#christmaswithkids #babykeepsakes#handprintkeepsakes#christmascrafts #grandparentgifts #mombloggers

LAST MINUTE BOO BASKETS! 🎃👻 Is it just me or has the pressure of gift-giving kind of gotten out of control? Like stressing out moms so they can't even enjoy the holiday out of control. Now, hear me out. I'm ALL ABOUT making holidays special for my girls. It's literally my jam. But making holiday after holiday special through gifts was just making it less fun for me. So, this year I switched to 'Boo Baskets' with festive snacks instead of toys. It's all about creating lasting memories without the stress. Follow for more ideas! #LastMinuteBooBasketIdeas #SimplifiedSpooktacularSurprises #GiftGivingPressure #HolidayStress #MakingHolidaysSpecial #BooBaskets #SeasonalSnacks #FamilyTraditions #ChildhoodMemories #MomLife #ParentingTips #MotherhoodJourney #StressFreeHolidays

Follow along as I create an adorable, and affordable, floral name sign for my daughter's nursery! All you need is a bulletin board, white spray paint, a hot glue gun, a variety of flowers and wooden letters! How cute did this turn out?! #DIY #NurseryDecor #Crafting #FlowerNameSign #BulletinBoard #TargetFinds #AdorableNursery #Parenting #CreativeParenting #DIYProject #CraftyMom #DecorIdeas #HandmadeDecor #NurseryIdeas #WoodenLetters #FlowerCrafts

2 EASY HALLOWEEN SNACK IDEAS! 🎃👻 Get your Halloween spirit on with these fun and easy treats that are not only yummy but also a bit healthier! For Spooky Smiles, just slice up an apple and spread some peanut butter on each slice. Then, stick some marshmallows on one slice for teeth and place another slice on top to make it look like lips! And who can resist these Candy Corn Cups? Grab a clear cup and throw in some pineapple chunks, add mandarin oranges, and top it all off with a swirl of whipped cream. It's the candy corn look without all the sugar and artificial stuff! When it comes to eating, my goal as a parent is to teach my girls the importance of balance. Teaching children the importance of balance instills a sense of responsibility towards their well-being. It empowers them to make informed food choices, fostering a positive relationship with food and promoting a healthy body image. By incorporating both indulgent treats and nutritious options, we can help our children understand that all foods can fit into a balanced diet, encouraging a healthy attitude towards eating that lasts throughout their lives! Be sure to follow me over on instagram @apopofyou and check out apopofyou.com for more seasonal treats and kids' activities! #fyp #foryou #HalloweenTreats #HealthySnacks #KidsSnacks #BalancedEating #HalloweenFun #HalloweenIdeas #FamilySnacks #SpookySmiles #CandyCornCups #NutritiousTreats #ParentingTips #FunWithFood #HealthyKids #HalloweenSpirit #SnackIdeas #KidsFood #BalancedDiet #HealthyHalloween #CreativeSnacks #TeachingBalance #SpookyAndHealthy #BalancedEatingForKids #SnacksForChildren

For Roo's birthday this year I tried to stick to a few main categories: collaborative play, imaginative play, outdoor play and creative play. By doing this, I was able to achieve a good variety of quality gifts that I know she will LOVE! Check out what we got her this year! 1. Collaborative Play: "Don't Spill the Beans" game 2. Imaginative Play: Melissa and Doug Pizza Play Set 3. Outdoor Play: 40-inch saucer swing 4. Creative Play: Do-a-Dot Shimmery dot markers and a new art smock Let me know if you want the links! 🔗 Be sure to follow me over on instagram @apopofyou and check out apopofyou.com for details about her birthday party and so much more! #fyp #foryou #BirthdayGifts #KidsToys #BirthdaySurprise #GiftIdeas #ParentingJoys #CreativeKids #OutdoorFun #ImaginationStation #CollaborativePlay

Replying to @saffron_lily06 We don’t have a linen closet. Here’s what we do with our bigger blankets! #smallhomeliving #smallhomeorganization #momorganizes #momsthatorganize #organizewithme #furnituremakeover #sofatableproject #blanketstorage #momtoks #homehacks

I'm so excited to share this ingenious organization hack that combines the power of a Sharpie and a dry erase marker! Total game-changer! 👏🏻 #fyp #foryou #OrganizationHack #LabelingHack #SharpieMagic #DryEraseMarker #HomeOrganization #OfficeOrganization #ClassroomOrganization #VersatileLabels #DurableLabels #EfficientSpace #LabelingTrick #DIYLabels #CustomizableLabels #ReusableLabels #MessFreeLabels #IngeniousHack #SuperOrganized

Create a spooky sensory bin with me! 🎃 👻 Start by pouring 3 cups of white rice into a gallon-sized bag and add a tablespoon of white vinegar per cup of rice. Choose your desired food coloring and add it to the bag, then seal it and shake, shake, shake to evenly distribute the color. Spread the dyed rice on wax paper-lined baking sheets and let it dry for about 20 minutes. Once dried, transfer the colored rice into a bin. Add Halloween-themed knick-knacks, mini pumpkins, and spooky toys to enhance the sensory experience. I get asked all the time if my kids end up making a mess with rice bins. I have set expectations and modeled appropriate play with rice bins over time. I also stay in close proximity during this kind of play. My four-year-old has become very trustworthy with these bins! However, my almost 2-year-old just likes dumping the rice on the floor. 🫠 Use your judgment of your child's readiness to determine if they are developmentally ready for rice bins. It's okay if they aren't! You can also place the rice bin in a kiddie pool and have your child play in the dry pool to contain any messes! Be sure to follow me over on instagram @apopofyou and check out apopofyou.com for more seasonal kids' activities! #fyp #foryou #KidsCrafts #SensoryPlay #HalloweenCrafts #EducationalFun #CreativeKids #ToddlerActivities #PreschoolFun #SensoryExperience #SpookyToys #ParentingTips