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Preserving Childhood

The Lost Art of Independent Playtime

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A few months ago I noticed a lull in our children’s playtime. I couldn’t figure out what had happened. Our kids were still young, so why was playtime on life support? I went on a quest to recover the lost art of independent playtime.

Open Ended Toys You Can Afford Now

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Blocks, scarves and swings oh, my! Small budget?, turns out there are open ended toys you can actually afford now. Open ended toys are important for developing toddlers in a big world. What Is An Open Ended Toy? An open ended toy can be used by a child for any number of imaginative purposes. While…

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We’re so glad you’re here!

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Thanks for coming over, it’s nice to meet you! We’re Morgan and Courtney, 2 sisters passionate about mothering and preserving childhood. Did we mention we’re 2nd generation homeschoolers?! Learn more about our story here.

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