Hey there!
I’m Miranda
I live in Michigan and am the creator of Filling Our Days. I love being outside and spending time with my children. I spend most of the day as a stay-at-home mom and have found activities and crafts to be such a helpful tool in my parenting journey. I’m here to share ideas you can try in your own family so you can reclaim your peace and enjoy the time you have with your children! Together let’s build memories and a life you love.
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Summer 2023 Weekly and Daily Schedule
Check out our summer schedule. We’ve included themed days and I even added a breakdown of how we flow through each day.
Cupcake Themed Play Dough Jar Kits for Kids
These cupcake themed play dough jar kits are a great party favor, class gift, or birthday gift! Easy to make with just a bit of time- these were definitely a winner!
Worm Painting- Process Art with Yarn
If you have a worm obsessed kid or a child that likes painting as much as mine do, this activity is for you! We used leftover yarn and ribbon to create a colorful process art piece.
Yarn Cutting- An Easy Way to Practice Scissor Skills for Toddlers and Kids
This activity is so EASY! Kids love using scissors and my 3 and 5 year old stayed with this activity for over 30 minutes! I was hands off the entire time and it was glorious!
My Love for You Will Always Grow- Mother’s Day Gift Idea from Kids with Free Download
Make the sweetest Mother’s Day gift to give (and keep!) with your little ones.
This activity is super easy and is something I’ve treasured for 3 years now. Free printable available in the post!
Monthly Recap- April 2023
See some of my favorite purchases and get caught up with all of our family happenings. I share the 2 powerful books I read this month and I’ll give you a sneak peek at what materials we will be using for activities next month.
Bug and Nature Exploration Bin
Let your child collect some nature items and explore some (pretend) bugs! This was a great way to chat about the different creatures we might see as the weather warms up and ease some of the bug fears our 3 year old has.
Easy to set up and fun to explore!
Paper Towel Roll Haircuts- Scissor Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers
This activity is low prep and big on fun! Save a paper towel or toilet paper roll this week and you will be all set.
The kids will love giving haircuts and drawing faces on the people they create. They get some fine motor and scissor practice in while having a blast! This might require supervision for younger kids, but older children can be fairly independent here.
Cotton Ball Rainbow Activity with DIY Liquid Watercolors
This rainbow is the perfect cure for a rainy day! Grab some food coloring and cotton balls to create some magic at home.
The kids will love this!
6 Kid Friendly Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Today I am showing you step by step 6 different methods to color your Easter eggs!
I share my favorite (and the kid’s favorite) at the end!
Grab the free download to get started with a flower sorting activity! Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.