BabbaCo: Escape The Indoor Blues With Awesome Adventures

Before I tell you all about the wonders of BabbaCo and their BabbaBox I wanted to make a little confession: I am NOT a crafty Momma (Not YET. I'm a work in progress).  I find so many projects on Pinterest but I don't pin them because I KNOW that I do not have the time or energy to pull these "easy" crafts together.  I work full time and race home each day to be with my little one.  I can't imagine rushing all over town to purchase goodies from the craft store!  Thanks to BabbaBoxes - I don't HAVE to.  EVERYTHING that I need is included.  Right down to scissors, glue, and markers!

Each month, the BabbaBox is delivered right to your door and features activities organized around a theme that kids age 3-7 will love. All you need to do is open up the box and enjoy!

I dread the winter blues - especially when colds are common and it is usually dark and a bit chilly outdoors by the time my husband & I get home from work.  Being cooped up is NO FUN.


During the workday our son is usually indoors with his Grandma.  He enjoys watching PBS, has many learning toys, his beloved train sets, and his very own tablet loaded with learning apps.  But even with those things I like to introduce him to hands on projects that encourage imaginative play. DIY crafts, kid friendly recipes, and countless other FUN projects and experiments!

I love having BabbaCo projects that the little one can do with his Grandma while my husband and I are at work!  They BOTH can have fun creating together!  Instructions are always included and are very easy to follow.  As I mentioned earlier: all of the items that you need are included in the box!

BabbaCo Story Materials

If you are looking for a fun solution to the indoor blues check out February's BabbaBox which theme is: “My Amazing Adventures”.

BabbaCo Puppet People

Here are the details on what you’ll find inside your “My Amazing Adventures” BabbaBox:

Make an adorable photo magnet of your kids and have it sent to your home – absolutely free – thanks to BabbaCo's special partnership with Shutterfly!

Star in adventures to outerspace, the jungle - anywhere your imagination takes you - in a storybook you create and get to can keep.

Using your personalized magnet from Shutterfly, cut out adventure costumes you get to color, make puppets that can play out your stories.

Read “Henry's Amazing Imagination” - a sweet story about a mouse whose imagination is so great that his friends begin to wonder if he's fibbing! See how his teacher helps him harness his ideas into stories to share.

Download a free copy of DinoBoy Adventures App - It's a "choose your own" adventure story for the preschool set!

Here are a couple of photos from a BabbaBox that we purchased last year (and one of our FAVORITES):

• Sign up for BabbaCo’s Newsletter (FREE) and you are entered to win a great prize package: Annual Membership to the BabbaBox ($240 value) AND a $50 Gift Card from Shutterfly.

• BabbaCo is running a very special “Cure to the Indoor Blues” offer right now: 33% ($10) Off the 1st month of a new Monthly or Annual Subscription!  Just use the Coupon Code: FEB33 at checkout.

I invite you to take a moment to learn even MORE about BabbaCo by watching this informative video.

  

This sponsored post is made possible by our friends at BabbaCo.  All opinions expressed here are my own.

What to Teach Your Kids When it Comes to Exercise

With millions of obese people in the United States and this number growing each year, it is more important than ever to teach children how to exercise properly and make working out a consistent part of their daily lives.

Teach Through Actions

If it is important to you, it will be important to your kids. Children mimic their parents, so teaching through action is the best way to show your kids how to live. Regular exercise is not only healthy for you but for your child as they begin to learn how and why they should exercise. Involve your kids when you are working out and as you train them, explain why exercise is so important. This is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids.

Start Out Slow

If you are heavy into weight lifting and working out, keep in mind that children are still growing and developing. There are certain exercises that kids should avoid at varying ages. The younger you start training your kids to workout, the more likely they are to always exercise. Begin slowly, even though you may want to jump right into YOUR routine, your children's muscles are not developed as yours are. Try walking/jogging short distances, some easy yoga and biking to begin with.

Do Everything in Moderation

Teach your kids that everything should be done in moderation, even exercise. Never use phrases like "I'm so fat" or "I wish I were thin!", kids remember everything and when they hear you say these things, it stays with them. Use positive comments such as "I'm doing much better this week than the last" or "I feel great when I exercise".

Don't Give Up

If you don't meet your goals one week, there is always the next! Show your children that just because you don't attain your goals this time, doesn't mean it won't happen. The only way it won't happen is if you give up. Teach your kids to stick with exercising and this will apply to other things in their lives.

Your actions will dictate what your children do in life. Make each lesson count when it comes to exercise and it will carry over into other areas.

Robyn Sorenson is a fitness buff, mother of 2 and writer. Her website bodybuildingdream.com is a place where people can go to find information about exercise and fitness.

By Robyn Sorenson