DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. Additionally it should be noted that I freelance for one of the companies, Alex Brands, which is mentioned in this post. Any opinions expressed on these items are solely my own and not that of my employer. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Kids as young as 2 can start to understand the basics of game play, strategy and rules through card and board games! Our family has been enjoying game play with our girls for a few years now and are slowing building our collection of classics and new favorites. Keep reading to check out our list of 12+ favorite card games and board games for 2 - 5 years old. Every parents should already realize this but I want to reiterate that the age listed on these games is always just a guide. Some kids need more time to be ready for a certain game while others can play them at a much younger age! Each child is different in their ability, attention span and comprehension so do what's best for your child! Candyland – This classic board game is the first one our list as it was the first we owned and loved by both girls ... Continue Reading...
Elf on the Shelf Idea – Easter Egg Bath
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Elf the Shelf season is quickly approaching so it’s time to dig through your supplies and put together some ideas you can pull out on those late nights when you need an easy set up for morning. Consider creating a fun Easter Egg Bath filling them with bath stickers or bath toys! Download the free printable tag to help explain the fun activity! I’m really not sure how many times I can say this on my blog but here I go again! Why hold the fun activity of an Easter Egg hunt or playing with Easter Eggs to just one day of the year? We use them different times of the year and for different reasons and I’m happy to share this fun Elf on the Shelf activity you can do this December with your Easter Eggs! This one is pretty easy to set up. Stuff Easter Eggs with bath toys, bath stickers or even shapes you cut from foam! Throw them (ok QUIETLY drop them) in the tub at night and stage your Elf on the Shelf in the bathroom so they can gift your little a fun experience for bath ... Continue Reading...
Nehil Family Photos | Fall 2018
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Christmas cards are a great excuse to set aside some time and capture some family photos before time slips away. Scroll on down to see the 2018 fall photos of the Nehil family! Eight years ago today I pressed publish on my first blog post here at Spot of Tea Designs. Guys, it's a post about paintings I made of my apartment BATHROOM! But I pressed publish as I wanted to be able to share the creative stuff I made for myself, family or friends in a digital environment and at first was pretty adamant that it wouldn't be able my face. Fast forward not even one year and I realized that many things were wearables or made more sense to show the personality behind the craft. Over the years I got married, and moved into our first home. Then baby number one came and two years to the day baby number two arrived. In all that time of blog life, besides my wedding, I never had photos done by a hired photographer. Sure I've had good friends capture some shots or did all ... Continue Reading...