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Gifts for Toddlers under $100

Gifts for Toddlers under $100

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 8 Nov 2023

Simplay3 has a large selection of American made, high quality toys, under $100, and ready to be under your tree this holiday season! 1. Rock Around Wobble Disk $49.99 Available in lime green…
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Toddler Gifts that Encourage Time Together

Toddler Gifts that Encourage Time Together

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 8 Nov 2023

Get the entire family together with these gifts from Simplay3. 1. Rock & Roll Teeter TotterSiblings play all day together on this no assembly required seesaw. Also available in blue! 2.&…
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Gifts For Toddlers that You'll Love Too

Gifts For Toddlers that You'll Love Too

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 8 Nov 2023

Get inspired this holiday season with a list of products that your toddler love, and you will too! 1. Toddler Tower Adjustable Stool A safer way to climb up and help with dinner. 2.&nbs…
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Toddler Proof Gifts for this Holiday Season

Toddler Proof Gifts for this Holiday Season

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 8 Nov 2023

This holiday season find toys that will last a lifetime - or at least withstand a rambunctious toddler! 1. Rock Around Wobble DiskRock, spin, climb, or jump off the Rock Around Wob…
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Gift Ideas for the Active Toddler

Gift Ideas for the Active Toddler

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 8 Nov 2023

Have rambunctious littles on your hands? Check out these gift options to keep them entertained for hours. 1. Young Explorers Indoor/Outdoor Adventure ClimberClimb, slide and crawl all over t…
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Smart Spaces for Your Toddler

Smart Spaces for Your Toddler

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 10 Aug 2023

Time for Recess at Home!Ever dream of creating a playground in your backyard? Building it is easier than you may think. With the Young Explorers line at Simplay3, you can customize your setup with 12…
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Simplay3's Summer Summary

Simplay3's Summer Summary

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 1 Jun 2023

Here at Simplay3, we have you ready to take on the summer with FOUR new toys to spice up your backyard fun! Let’s take a look!Sunny Day Picnic Playhouse Spark and fuel your little one's imagination wi…
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7 Ways to Reuse Cardboard Boxes

7 Ways to Reuse Cardboard Boxes

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 22 Dec 2022

With the holiday season coming to an end, you might be overloading the recycling bin with all the boxes the fun, new toys came in. Reduce your waste by recycling and reusing them in creative ways! Bel…
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3 Easy Fingerprint Christmas Crafts

3 Easy Fingerprint Christmas Crafts

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 16 Dec 2022

It's the season of giving! Get your little ones in on the fun by helping them create memorable homemade gifts that capture a moment in time for loved ones.1. Fingerprint Christmas Tree Supplies:W…
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7 Delicious Homemade Soups for Fall

7 Delicious Homemade Soups for Fall

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 14 Oct 2022

That moment the clock struck on the Fall Equinox the air suddenly grew thinner and the wind started rustling through the leaves. And in the air is a delicious scent. A scent that captures the feeling…
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Make it home - Community Give Back

Make it home - Community Give Back

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 19 Jul 2022

Finally, you are feeling pretty settled in your new place. Now is the time to get connected with your new community. Now, there are many different ways to do this. There are town meetings to attend or…
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Make It Home - Time for A Housewarming!

Make It Home - Time for A Housewarming!

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 19 Jul 2022

It’s party time! There is no better way to break in a new home than a celebration. It can be a housewarming party or a small get-together - you decide. But before friends and family head over, look ar…
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Make It Home - First Year Garden

Make It Home - First Year Garden

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 19 Jul 2022

With a place to call your own, you can finally grow your own vegetables. Being a new gardener may seem intimidating, but the scariest part is starting. Check out just how easy it can be to start your…
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The BEST water play activities for the summer

The BEST water play activities for the summer

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 14 Jul 2022

Has it hit 100 degrees where you’re at yet? It sure feels like it here! With the heat, you may have the urge to keep the kids inside, even though they are begging to go out. Stay cool this summer with…
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7 Toddler Travel Tips

7 Toddler Travel Tips

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 20 Jun 2022

It's summertime and that means vacations! And if you have a toddler you might be dreading that long drive to the beach yet yearning for that sand in between your toes and sun on your skin. With these…
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5 Reasons to invest in a climber this summer

5 Reasons to invest in a climber this summer

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 8 Jun 2022

Climbers - not only fun but educational and developmentally important. There is a reason, well reasons, most daycares and preschools have them in their “motor room” or playground.1. Inspires i…
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5 Sensory sandbox learning opportunities

5 Sensory sandbox learning opportunities

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 22 May 2022

Take your sandbox to new depths by sprinkling in these creative yet simple sensory learning experiences. Kids have been playing in sand for years, even centuries. And I think we can all agree the…
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Get Crafty: DIY Utility Garden Seat Cover

Get Crafty: DIY Utility Garden Seat Cover

20 May 2022

The Simplay3 Rock & Reach Garden Seat offers versatile seating for tasks in the garden, garage or home with 360 degree tilting to relieve tension in your neck, back and knees. This little DIY util…
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How to take your water table to a whole new level

How to take your water table to a whole new level

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 12 May 2022

Water play is an essential part of childhood, whether that be swimming pools, splash pads, bathtubs, sinks or buckets. Not only is it fun, it can be used to develop important skills and lessons for yo…
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No Time To Rest Tom Murdough

No Time To Rest Tom Murdough

Posted by Plastics News on 9 May 2022

For those people who find retirement is overrated, our sister paper Crain's Cleveland Business is honoring eight business leaders in their 80s, including Tom Murdough, who opened his third rotomolding…
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5 best plants to plant in a raised garden bed

5 best plants to plant in a raised garden bed

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 14 Apr 2022

Whether you are new to gardening or transitioning into urban-gardening, picking the perfect plants for raised garden planters can seem intimidating. Planting in a planter isn’t much different from…
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5 Easy & Unique Ways to Dye Easter Eggs

5 Easy & Unique Ways to Dye Easter Eggs

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 30 Mar 2022

Ditch the traditional egg dying tablets this season and tap into your creative side with these 5 easy and unique ways to create beautiful Easter eggs with your kids. Permanent Marker Eggs …
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How To: Starting Your First Garden

How To: Starting Your First Garden

Posted by Jess Goodwin on 22 Mar 2022

Spring is officially here! Everyone is pulling out their gardening supplies to plant their herbs, veggies, fruits and flowers. You may have always wanted to garden like your neighbors but starting has…
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50 Years of Cozy Coupes

50 Years of Cozy Coupes

Posted by Plastics News on 7 Feb 2022

Hudson, Ohio — Little Tikes Co.'s 50th anniversary celebration brought together two major U.S. toy executives: Tom Murdough, who built Little Tikes from a small rotational molding company in a barn in…
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22 Awesome American-made Toys and Gifts for Kids

22 Awesome American-made Toys and Gifts for Kids

Posted by USA Today on 7 Feb 2022

Flip over any toy in your child’s toy chest and it will likely say, “Made in China” or some other far off place. If you’ve been wondering where all of the American-made toys are, you may end up being…
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Bravo, Sir!

Bravo, Sir!

Posted by Plastics Engineering on 7 Feb 2022

Better late than never. Tom Murdough, a pioneer in both the plastics toy business and the rotational molding industry, is finally getting his due–at 82. Murdough founded three companies in the past…
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Rotomolded Toy Maker Puts a Bow on Holiday Season

Rotomolded Toy Maker Puts a Bow on Holiday Season

Posted by Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing on 7 Feb 2022

Simplay3 says it has weathered logistics problems, increases in resin prices, as it has built up its inventory since last year and prepares for Christmas....Continue Reading…
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Fall Gardening Ideas

Fall Gardening Ideas

Posted by Simplay3 on 10 Sep 2021

Fall planting ideas: How to extend your gardening seasonI’m guilty. Here in Northeast Ohio, I start the planting season with a bang, but by the time early September rolls around my garden is reduced t…
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5 Tips to Start Your Pollinator Garden

5 Tips to Start Your Pollinator Garden

Posted by Simplay3 on 21 May 2021

It’s planting season! It’s time to head to your local nursery and break out the gardening gloves to create your outdoor oasis. Your beautiful outdoor garden could also double as a life source for poll…
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5 ways to use the Play Around Storage Table

5 ways to use the Play Around Storage Table

Posted by Zoe Stitzer on 26 Feb 2021

The 2-in-1 Play Around Storage Table is an excellent addition to any crowded playroom. Playing games and doing crafts on top and then being able to store all the art supplies and board games right un…
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4 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes

4 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes

Posted by Zoe Stitzer on 6 Feb 2021

Super Bowl Sunday looks a little different this year than it did in years past. The Super Bowl was one of the last big gatherings I remember going to before everything shut down. In my house, we have…
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Build Your at Home Classroom

Build Your at Home Classroom

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 6 Jan 2021

2020 has changed how many get their education. Whether you decided to homeschool your child, participate in remote learning, or just want an educational space for your child, Simplay3 is here to share…
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Simplay3's Holiday Top 12

Simplay3's Holiday Top 12

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 10 Dec 2020

Christmas is just a few weeks away! Here’s a collection of the toys that made it into our top 12 for 2020 - perfect for the special children or grandchildren in your life. And above all - guaranteed t…
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5 Distanced Ways to Show You Care

5 Distanced Ways to Show You Care

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 13 Nov 2020

Today is World of Kindness Day and we have gathered our top 5 distanced ways to show you care. Make a difference in someone’s life today!1) Help a neighborDo you have elderly neighbors or neighbors th…
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5 Ways to Have a Spooktacularly Safe Halloween!

5 Ways to Have a Spooktacularly Safe Halloween!

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 15 Oct 2020

Need some ideas for Trick or Treating this year? We compiled a list of our top 5 ways to have a spooktacularly safe Halloween! 1) Use a Halloween themed candy grabberWe have all seen those little…
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5 Tips to Get your Garden Ready for Fall

5 Tips to Get your Garden Ready for Fall

Posted by Simplay3 on 23 Sep 2020

Fall is here, and with that, Fall gardening! Here are the Top 5 Tips to Get your Garden Ready for Fall! 1. Till your soilTilling your garden mixes nutrients around in the soil and will work in a…
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5 Ways to Use Your Carry & Go Track Table

5 Ways to Use Your Carry & Go Track Table

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 23 May 2020

The Carry & Go Track Table was made to travel and be used multiple ways! We gathered 5 ways you can use your Carry & Go Track Table to make the most out of your child’s play experience.1) Use…
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Virtual Learning Resources

Virtual Learning Resources

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 17 May 2020

Time to give Mom and Dad a break from teaching! Here are 5 websites that offer free educational games for children to learn and play. Learn about science, math, animals, storytelling, and more! There…
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Top 5 Spring Veggie Dishes for Mother’s Day

Top 5 Spring Veggie Dishes for Mother’s Day

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 1 May 2020

What can you plant? Lettuce, beets, radishes, and carrots are just some of the veggies you can start in early May. Here are some Spring veggie dishes you can create together to make a “gourmet” Mother…
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Make Mother's Day Perfect

Make Mother's Day Perfect

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 30 Apr 2020

Raising us, teaching us, and loving us. Thank you to moms everywhere. We have gathered gift ideas, recipes, and DIY activities all in one place for a one of a kind Mother's Day! Gift GuideRecipes…
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Top 5 Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts

Top 5 Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 29 Apr 2020

The most memorable gifts are those that come from the heart. Here’s a blog post to get your creativity flowing!1. Sponge painted Mother’s Day cardNo need to run out to purchase a store bought car…
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Stay Active and Build Community

Stay Active and Build Community

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 14 Apr 2020

Looking for new ways to keep the family busy and involved with the community while social distancing? We have pulled together a list of 5 activities you can do together to feel close while still apart…
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Keeping Kids Occupied for Hours on End

Keeping Kids Occupied for Hours on End

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 9 Apr 2020

Kinsey Gidick from Romper ranked Simplay3's Carry & Go Farm, Castle, and Track Table at spots 1, 2, & 3 for the top toys that will keep kids entertained for hours on end! Check out their write…
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Indoor/Outdoor Play with the Garden View Cottage

Indoor/Outdoor Play with the Garden View Cottage

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 8 Apr 2020

"If you have younger kids who are quite imaginative and are in their "playing house" phase, this play cottage will provide hours of fun. Winner of the National Parenting Product Award, this spacious i…
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One of the Best Step Stools for Siblings in 2020

One of the Best Step Stools for Siblings in 2020

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 8 Apr 2020

Latifah Miles and Dana Baardsen of Best labeled Simplay3's Sibling Step Stool as one of the best for 2020! "When you're a parent to a couple of tiny tots, there is bound to be fighting over who c…
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5 Easter Activities Families Can Do Together!

5 Easter Activities Families Can Do Together!

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 7 Apr 2020

Easter will be here on Sunday and we have gathered 5 activities families can do together!1. Baking Soda Easter EggsThis fun activity from Toddler Approved combines Easter fun with Science!2. …
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Songs to Clean to

Songs to Clean to

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 24 Mar 2020

Stuck inside? Get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning with these five songs that are sure to get you and the kids moving!1) “Clean It Up!” - The Laurie Berkner Band2)“Clean Up Song” - The Singing…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation

Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 4 Mar 2020

      The Simplay3 Company took Toy Fair NY by storm with their diverse and innovative toy line on display this past week. Toy Fair attendees had the opportunity to see top sellers f…
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Indoor Cold Day Activities for Children Aged 2+

Indoor Cold Day Activities for Children Aged 2+

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 25 Feb 2020

Spring can not get here soon enough! There’s still some snowy days and cold weather ahead of us, so we put together a list of 8 great Snow Day activities for you and the kids to enjoy!1) Homemade play…
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Set Up Day at Toy Fair New York

Set Up Day at Toy Fair New York

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 21 Feb 2020

We were up at 3:30 am to catch a 6:11 flight into NYC’s La Guardia Airport. The set up day of Toy Fair 2020. I’ve always loved ToyFair, but this is an especially exciting year since our founder, Tom M…
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Simplay3 at Toy Fair 2020

Simplay3 at Toy Fair 2020

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 12 Feb 2020

Welcome to our 2020 Media Kit! Inside you will find: Press Release, Backgrounder, and Fact Sheet on Simplay3 at Toy FairPress Release and Fact Sheet on Founder and CEO, Tom Murdough, as he is ind…
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5 Tips to an Organized Home

5 Tips to an Organized Home

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 14 Jan 2020

  Start this century off right by getting your home organized and decluttered! Simplay3 has put together 5 tips and tricks that will help you bring order to 2020:1) Get rid of excess   …
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Top 5 Podcasts for Parents and Kids to Enjoy

Top 5 Podcasts for Parents and Kids to Enjoy

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 21 Aug 2019

Podcasts are a rising form of media. As of 2019, there are over 700,000 podcasts in 100 different languages according to Nielsen (data analytics). From Society & Culture, Business, Comedy, News, a…
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Top Seven Benefits of Playing Outside

Top Seven Benefits of Playing Outside

Posted by Simplay3 on 21 Mar 2018

Most adults would agree, playing outside was a fundamental part of our childhood. Summers spent roaming around creating and playing out fictional stories was the norm. In today’s fast paced world, sad…
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Discover Dinosaurs and More at Grandma’s

Discover Dinosaurs and More at Grandma’s

Posted by Simplay3 on 5 Mar 2018

Planning play when you’re on the go can be a difficult task. Will it keep their attention? Did I overpack? How many is too many toys? Having a few toys that can provide many play options is the key, e…
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2018 Spring Product Release

2018 Spring Product Release

Posted by Simplay3 News on 26 Feb 2018

American-Made Simplay3 Toys Offer Simple Basic Play For Preschoolers A new riding toy, wagon and inviting playhouse among new toys that keep kids active, encourage social play and promote cre…
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Product Spotlight: My Buddy & Me SUV

Product Spotlight: My Buddy & Me SUV

Posted by Simplay3 on 19 Jan 2018

If you’re a parent you know the age old argument of “I had it first!” and something we’ve heard over and over again when our kids are playing with ride-on toys. The My Buddy & Me SUV is perfect fo…
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Help Your Toddler Learn Body Parts

Help Your Toddler Learn Body Parts

Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Jan 2018

It’s important to start teaching children body parts early, it’s even a milestone for their development. There’s always the age old song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” but why not mix it up and ma…
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Creating Traditions for the New Year

Creating Traditions for the New Year

Posted by Simplay3 on 27 Dec 2017

Each year, at each holiday, families celebrate by engaging in traditions that have been passed down or by starting new ones. This week we're thinking about new traditions that we can begin to encourag…
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Homemade Ornaments with Your Toddler

Homemade Ornaments with Your Toddler

Posted by Simplay3 on 5 Dec 2017

Take a break this holiday season from the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup, to make some memories and ornaments with your toddler. Making their own ornaments gives you…
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Writing Letters to Santa: An Opportunity to Learn

Writing Letters to Santa: An Opportunity to Learn

Posted by Simplay3 on 29 Nov 2017

With the holidays right around the corner there is so much to celebrate. From family parties to school parties and everything in between, working on developing little ones skills can easily get lost i…
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Prepping Toddlers for Time Change

Prepping Toddlers for Time Change

Posted by Simplay3 on 1 Nov 2017

Before kids you loved the fall back time change, an extra hour of sleep! Now with young kids, it’s a different story messing with everyone’s sleep schedule. Throw in spring forward and now everyone…
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Keep It Easy: Easy Haul DIY Fire Pit Tutorial

Keep It Easy: Easy Haul DIY Fire Pit Tutorial

Posted by Simplay3 on 27 Oct 2017

As the weather cools we instinctively want to heat up. The best way to do that while still enjoying fresh air is to have a bonfire. From s’mores to telling stories, a fire pit makes the experience…
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Easy-Clean Pumpkin Sensory Activity

Easy-Clean Pumpkin Sensory Activity

Posted by Simplay3 on 20 Oct 2017

It’s almost Halloween! And that means plenty of pumpkin activities for kids and grown ups. One of our favorite Halloween themed activities is carving pumpkins. This year we did it with a sensory…
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