Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
9 Quiet Time Tools That Give Me 30 Mins Peace (Mom of 3 Tested)
9
items As a mom of 3 boys in Indonesia, quiet time without a screen felt impossible until I found this system. I've spent 4 years testing what actually keeps a toddler busy without "Mama help!" every 2 minutes. This is my exact 8-tool setup we use for our W...
Sections
2
Cutting & Learning to Cut
No-Mess Sticking (My Double Tape Hack)
Cutting & Learning to Cut
These are my tried-and-true tools for teaching scissor skills without tears! As a mom of 3, I learned the hard way that regular paper rips and cheap scissors frustrate toddlers. This is my exact setup for our Warung Buah cut-and-paste activity - 65lb...
Obsessed with these! The spring opens automatically so my 3yo doesn't get frustrated. Blunt tip = safe. We use these daily and his grip is so much better now. Worth every penny!
Fiskars Kids Training Scissors 3+ Easy Grip
This is THE game changer! My toddler ripped normal HVS paper every time. This 65lb cardstock is thick enough to cut but not too hard for little hands. I print our Warung Buah on this and it never tears. Total peace!
TownStix 65lb White Cardstock 40 Sheets
I use this as base for our cut-and-paste! After we cut the fruits from my Warung Buah worksheet, we stick them on this colorful paper to make a collage. Thick enough not to wrinkle from double tape, bright colors make my printables pop. My 3yo loves ...
Crayola Construction Paper 480 Sheets - 10 Colors
My no-mess glue hack! No liquid glue, no waiting to dry, no sticky hands. My toddler can do it himself and it sticks instantly. This is why we get 30 mins quiet time!
Double Sided Tape Runner 8 Pack - No-Mess Glue
HP Instant Ink / Printer Paper
I print 20+ Warung Buah sheets a week, so this saves me so much! Never run out of ink mid-print. Total lifesaver for busy moms who print a lot.
HP Instant Ink / Printer Paper
No-Mess Sticking (My Double Tape Hack)
The secret to no-mess crafts! I hate glue and cleaning - so I only use no-mess glue alternatives. Double tape runner and glue dots = instant stick, no dry time, no sticky hands. Plus my organization system: clear A4 box and craft trays so my toddler ...
For the tiny pieces like mata buah, this is perfect! Less mess than tape, my 3yo just presses. I keep this in our craft box always. Amazing!
Glue Dots Craft Dots Double-Sided 1/2" 200
This keeps everything contained! I put all the cut pieces on this tray, no more fruits all over the floor. Easy for my toddler to carry and clean up himself. Montessori win!
Colorful Kids Craft Trays Set of 6 - No-Mess Art Tray
After we cut & stick the Warung Buah fruits, we color them! And this is the ONLY marker I trust for my 3yo. Ultra-clean = washes off hands, table, even clothes in one wipe. My toddler loves the bright colors and I love no stains. We use these eve...
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers 8 Colors
How I organize all our printables! One box for all Warung Buah sets, easy to stack. My toddler knows where to get it and where to return it. Mom hack!
Clear A4 Storage Box with Lid 3 Pack