5 Kid-Approved Surprises to Hide in Easter Eggs (FREE PRINTABLES)
Posted by Simplay3 on 31 Mar 2023
It is the Easter season, which means the shelves are stocked with limited edition pastel colored candies and chocolates in stores. Instead of going candy crazy, why not spring for some non-t…
7 Ways to Reuse Cardboard Boxes
Posted by Simplay3 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…
3 Easy Fingerprint Christmas Crafts
Posted by Simplay3 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
Supplie…
Teachers Recommend: Books to Read to your Toddler
Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Sep 2022
For International Literacy Day, we asked some elementary school teachers what book they love to read and would recommend to parents. Here are their answers:
1. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobo…
5 best plants to plant in a raised garden bed
Posted by Simplay3 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 fr…
How to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. topics while gardening with your child
Posted by Simplay3 on 6 Apr 2022
S.T.E.A.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. For many years, the original acronym was S.T.E.M., but recently an effort has been made to take the S.T.E.M. education to the next…
5 Easy & Unique Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Posted by Simplay3 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 …
How To: Starting Your First Garden
Posted by Simplay3 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…
Multifunctional Storage Solutions To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Easier
Posted by Simplay3 on 7 Feb 2022
In this new year everyone is making resolutions, and one of the most popular is to get organized! But why settle for some boring old storage unit, when you can have fun and functional storage solution…
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 grabber
We have all seen those litt…
5 Ways to Use Your In & Out Activity Table for Remote Learning
Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 2 Sep 2020
Many schools are transitioning to remote learning or hybrid classes. Being able to provide a learning space for your child while they are home is more important than ever! Here are 5 ways to use your…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
Garden Care After Fall Harvest
Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Aug 2017
The fall marks the perfect time to evaluate and adjust your soil in preparation of next year's planting. Here are some of our top tips for garden care to keep in mind as you harvest this year's…
Garden Tools Every Beginner Needs
Posted by Simplay3 on 23 May 2017
Starting a garden can be a daunting task. What should I plant? Where do I put my garden? How much shade? What should my soil composition be? While we can’t answer every question we can offer our…
Spring Into Summer with These Top Tips
Posted by Simplay3 on 25 Apr 2017
It’s the end of April and by now (theoretically) we’ve all done our spring cleaning inside. As May encroaches it’s time to shift focus to the yard. At Simplay3 we take pride in firs…
Choosing a Mailbox to Fit Your Style
Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Apr 2017
The snow is clearing out across the country and while the plows have helped keep us on the roads they haven’t necessarily helped keep your mailbox in the ground. On the bright side this is the p…
Tips for Starting Your Garden in Northeast Ohio
Posted by Simplay3 on 28 Mar 2017
It’s that time of year again! With spring around the corner and the weather (fingers crossed) warming up, Simplay3 is ready to sow some seeds. Starting a garden can be a daunting task, so we&rsq…