Sensory Activity for Toddlers

Hello lovelies,

Keeping a child entertained and engaged can be hard, especially if they're a toddler. My daughter loves books, but gets bored of them so fast, as she is active and always needs something that can spark her attention. I try as much as possible to use books with pictures and have her identify what she sees. She also has a few block puzzles, but all of that can get so repitive. With that said the other day I was looking up activities for toddlers and came across something similar to what I am going to share with you.

Activities for toddlers and children don't have to be something that takes up a lot of time preparing and you don't need to go out and by items, you can easily use what you have at home. For this activity you can find all of the items needed right in your kitchen.

A floor mat (for easy clean up and to create boundaries)
Large bowl or plastic container
A small container or cup
Measuring spoons
Dried pasta
Dried beans
Buttons &
A toddler

I poured the pasta and beans into a plastic container, sat my daughter down with a measuring spoon and a small baby bullet container and let her have at it. I showed her first how to pick up the items and put them in the container and she had so much fun. The first time I had to help her empty her container because it was full she didn't want me to take it 'cause she was having too much fun. In order to give her more stimulation I added some buttons to the cotainer and helped her fish them out.

Both activities kept her well entertained and it was also a chance for her to use her fine motor skills while having fun. Let me know if you try this out with your tots and what other activities you and your little one also enjoy together!

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo
Mel

Defrizz Hair with...what?!?!?

Hello lovelies!!!

Having time to go to a salon for a professional blow out is a pinch enough vs. finding the time to give your self one at home and really...who even has time for that?

I don't have frizzy hair per say, but when the time comes where I am actually able to blow dry my hair vs. the everyday wet ballerina bun or hat day, I still don't have the time that I used to. My hair regime used to consist of at least four hair products and at least one hour of time. I have now trimmed my self down to 10 minutes and two products which I alternate between and both are products that you most likely already have in your fridge or pantry.

Both products are generally used for cooking and are also amazing for your hair, skin and over all health. The amazing  multi purpose products that I am referring to are raw, virgin coconut oil and virgin olive oil. You want to get the most natural and less chemically treated versions of both products as they are most beneficial in their purest state. The use of such products probably isn't news to you, but they are not products that we would think to use on an everyday basis and trust me when I say you need to!!!

During a shower I use coconut oil all over my body after washing to lock in moisture. I also use it to clean my face on a daily basis. Coconut oil will not make your skin oily, even if you have oily skin to begin with. Most people don't realize that oily skin actually means that your skin is dry underneath the surface, so you still need moisture just like other skin types, if not more. Coconut oil is great for removing eye makeup and mascara as well without irritating your eyes.

After I wash and towel dry my hair I rub a small amount of coconut oil into my hands and put it on my ends and continue to let my hair air dry. If I'm in a rush I use I still do the same however I blow dry my hair immediately after applying the oul to my ends. I don't have frizzy hair naturally, however who doesn't have frizzy hair after blow drying? To combat the dreaded frizz of a blow dry rub a dime sized amount of either coconut oil or olive oil into your ends and run your hands through your hair avoiding your roots. You will notice your hair start to smooth out immediately, leraving you gorgeous, shiny, frizz free hair that will last 48 hours!!!

Both products also work amazingly for dry cuticles. Mix both with a tbsp of sugar to create a deliciouslip scrub that you will fight not to lick off of your lips. Use them as an over night hair mask for dry hair. Replace your shaving cream with these all natural items for a smooth lustrous finish every time. You can also both items to relieve that dreaded razor burn you got from the use of other products. Do you suffer from hands or feet? Lather either product and put on gloves or socks or night and wake up to supple baby soft skin.

What are your favourite ways to use coconut and olive oil for your beauty regiment? 

Thanks for reading!!!

Until next time....
xoxo
Mel