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2023 Holiday Gift Guides Are Here!
I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by age range: Babies Under 1,...
jillybeansnyc
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Spark Your Child's Creativity With This Simple Invitation
Fall has always been my favorite season. And while I love a good fall festival, picking apples or pumpkins, etc, there are so many simple...
jillybeansnyc
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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DIY Sensory Bottles
Looking for the fun, calming effects, and stimulation of sensory play without a mess? Try making sensory bottles! They are so simple and...
jillybeansnyc
May 10, 20211 min read
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My Fave Toys/Materials for 6-9 Month Olds
There are so many exciting things happening developmentally around the six-nine month mark: your little one is starting to sit up...
jillybeansnyc
Sep 23, 20203 min read
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"No!" No More
Did you know that the average one-year-old child hears the word “no” about 400 times a day? 400 times! I’ve been reading a lot about this...
jillybeansnyc
Sep 9, 20203 min read
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My Go-To Supplies and Props for Jillybeans Toddler Classes
I'm feeling excited for the fall, but in this new world, the classes I teach look different than ever before. As a result, I've been...
jillybeansnyc
Aug 28, 20203 min read
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Some Of My Favorite Ways to Engage with An Infant
I had an opportunity to write a piece for Monica and Andy's blog, the M+A Edit to share some of my favorite ways to play and engage from...
jillybeansnyc
Aug 18, 20201 min read
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My Fave Toys for the First Six Months
I often get asked when toys should be introduced to babies. This question is usually followed by "What baby toys do you recommend?" For...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 16, 20204 min read
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Sensory Bin Basics
If you know me, you know my love of sensory play runs deep. Sensory bins are easy to throw together, and are always a hit for a large...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 14, 20202 min read
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No beach? No problem!
Sadly, I imagine many of you, like me, have not yet been to the beach at all this summer. But, who says you can't bring the fun of the...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 13, 20201 min read
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Toy Car Play Three Ways
Here are a few of my favorite activities for little ones who love their toys cars and trucks: -Tape Roads: Masking tape really is the...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Bubble Painting
The only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Summer PLAYlist (see what I did there??)
This list includes some of my favorite summer play items for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! This post may contain affiliate links,...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20203 min read
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