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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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!
Bug and Insect Rice Sensory Bin
This rice sensory bin is the perfect way to introduce or refamiliarize your kids with bugs and insects. It is a fun way to talk about nature and welcome spring!
Make it Rain! Shaving Cream Cloud Activity
Learn a little about clouds and where rain comes from while having a blast with food coloring and shaving cream! The kids will love watching the “raindrops” fall. So easy to clean up and great for multiple kids.
Our Journey to 1000 Hours Outside in 2023, Pt. 1
A peek into why we decided to aim for 1,000 hours outside this year, how we plan to make it happen, and our favorite outdoor gear and toys.
Beach Day Sensory Bin
This is a fun way to play at the beach right at home! An easy to clean mess lets the kids have a blast but doesn’t require hours to tidy up.
Beach Themed Seashell Transfer Activity
This transfer activity is great for scooping skills and provided a lot of opportunity for meaningful conversation. Ultra-easy to set up and clean up, which is always a winning combination.
Nature Soup
This activity was so easy to put together and the kids had a blast setting it up themselves!
Grab the free download to get started with a flower sorting activity! Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.