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Low Energy Survival Kit for the Tired Toddler Mom
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items You’re not a bad mom for having days when you Just. Can’t. Function.
Having an autoimmune disease means I get these days more often than I or my toddlers would like. So I try to keep things low key but still fun with these toys and activities!
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Peak Fun Zone Activities
Easy Prep Snacks That Take More Time to Eat
Toys That Keep Them Occupied
Saved by the TV
Peak Fun Zone Activities
Set this baby up and watch them run! Perfect for inside or outside play!
White Rocket Ship Pop-up Play Tent & Tunnel
My kids will play in the bath til it’s ice cold as long as they have something fun to do! We love this brand of crayons for our 1yr old that still tries to eat them 🫠
Honeysticks Triangle Bath Crayons, Natural Beeswax
Blow up a couple of balloons and the toddlers are beyond excited!
Mr. Pen- Balloons, 54 Pack, Vibrant Colors
Set out a lawn chair, grab a cool drink and let the kids go to town! Great low energy mom activity! I get to be keeper of the snacks and chill in the shade 😎
READY 2 LEARN Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk Set of 20
Costco and Amazon boxes are premium play at our house! Love a free activity!
Boxes Fast: Large Boxes
Easy Prep Snacks That Take More Time to Eat
Healthy, not super messy, and they take time to eat!
Berries!
This is our favorite popcorn! And it takes a good 15-20min for my kids to sit and eat a personal bag. 👌🏼
LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn
A chewy easy to prep snack that slows them down while eating!
Sun-Maid Organic California Sun-Dried Raisins 32oz
Toys That Keep Them Occupied
The boys will build “robot dogs” and “car washes” for a loooong time with these! I like that they come in a zipper bag for storage and they are WAY cheaper than duplo.
Mega Bloks
I have a small stash of hot wheels for hard days! When I’m low energy, I pull out two new cars and the boys will be occupied for most of the day racing their new cars around!
Hot Wheels 10-Pack
I keep a small stash of these cheap Dinosaur toys. I’ll take a couple new ones out anytime I’m feeling run down to get the boys excited to free play on their own.
Dinosaurs
Saved by the TV
Watch it free on Amazon Prime! My boys are obsessed with Paw Patrol and race cars - so this hits hard in our home! I like that it’s a short movie so TV time is still low 😎
PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue | Prime Video
My 1yr old cracks up at the Minions Movie! My 3yr old likes all the action! It’s an all around win!
Minions Movie
Songs that are fun for me and the boys! It’s mostly Bible verse memory songs, a few silly songs, and they have a few “show” episodes. It’s super cute, educational, and I don’t have to worry about weird content 🤩
Slugs and Bugs- Free on YouTube!