Guest Post at Nicole Joelle ::: Tips and Activities to Keep You from Going Stir Crazy with a Toddler

Hello friends! I have something new for you today!

Yesterday I had the opportunity to be a guest writer over at Nicole Joelle Learning to Dwell {one of my favorites I shared with you recently!!!} and want you to check it out!

Here's a sneak peek of the post....

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In case you missed it...I'm living in Minnesota! Can you say Brrrr????

Not only that but I think I often feel like I'm going crazy as I'm cooped up in my house day after day just trying to stay warm...AND keep a very active toddler entertained. Well, actually, let's be honest, it's more work keeping mommy entertained than my toddler some days. Christian is easily entertained. 

4 Tips to Keep from Going Stir Crazy with a Toddler 

1. Get out of the house 

Visit the library 

Go to the zoo

Walk the mall and play at the mall play area

Play at the Children's Museum 

Go for a walk 

Play at the park (even with snow!)

Play outside

Visit a pet store and look at the animals 

Walk around a toy store 

Go to a Moms Group 

Attend a music class 

Attend classes at the library 

Join an ECFE class 

2. Plan one structured activity every day that you will be cooped up at home 

Fridays are our "Free Play Days". On these days, I try not to plan anything and we just play. We often stay in our jammies all day and we just play whatever Christian wants to play. I can do this one day a week, but not 5! So on the other days of the week I try to structure our days and build in activities. 

Click {here} to read the rest of this post and get some ideas to keep your toddler busy!