As a mom, I firmly believe that it’s perfectly okay to admit that we can’t do everything all the time. While we may have huge plans for projects and activities we want to do with our kids, by the time you do all the planning, shopping, and set-up, you’re typically too tired to do the actually project.
Or maybe that’s just me.
Clearly, I am not at the top of my game at the moment. 6 weeks away from the end of this pregnancy, my kids are starting to notice that I’m a bit slower than usual and they aren’t thrilled that the activities we are doing are getting less creative and more sedentary.
They didn’t realize I had a trick up my sleeves though. When I was put on bedrest last week I pulled out the BabbaBox.
The BabbaBox is an ingenious idea by innovative mom, Jessica Kim, who was looking for a way to get kids away from the TV and actively engaged with their parents. She overcomes all the challenges that we face as busy moms — coming up with ideas, buying the supplies, knowing what to do with your kids in the first place.
The BabbaBox is a monthly subscription service that delivers absolutely everything you need to do themed activities. This isn’t just a box of crafts either. The box we received was on the theme of the Sun, Moon, & Stars, which was perfect for us because we’ve been studying astronomy as part of our homeschool curriculum. Included in the box was a hardbound story book, several crafts, mini binoculars, coloring pages, a science activity that allows kids to track the moon’s cycle, and a digital component that teaches kids to play Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star on a digital piano.
My kids were stoked. And I was in luck because most of the activities could be done from the seated position so my dr. can stay happy with me a bit longer.
By far, my kids’ favorite activity was creating constellations with sun sensitive paper.
The BabbaBox is only $29.99 a month, which is a great deal considering all that it includes and the time that it saves you.
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BabbaBox has offered to give one Busy Mommy Media reader their own BabbaBox to try out. This giveaway is open to the US only.
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Disclosure: I received a BabbaBox to facilitate my review, however all opinions are my own.
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it looks awesome I’d love to try it to see how my son likes it
I love that it’s not just a box full of craft but a well thought out educational unit.
Your tweet is for a stroller not the Babbabox.
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/eve2570/status/194822559970242560
Ugh. Thanks. I fixed it now. My brain does not function at all when I’m pregnant.
I love BabbaBox because each box includes everything that you need to create and explore on a specific theme.
I think the Babba Box is such a fun idea! What a great way to keep kids busy during the summer too. My daughter loves stuff like this.
As a childcare provider & Mimi to two active boys I love this idea!
I think it’s a wonderful idea! My kids love the mail & to have a box of fun coming directly to them is great!
I think it is a great idea, I could use help finding things to keep my kids busy
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I had never heard of it before but it sounds FABULOUS! I think our 3 kids would really enjoy it! And I like that it includes everything so it’s a little easier on me!
I have not tried it yet but it looks really nice so I really want to try it.
This looks amazing! We love to do crafts, but it does take forever just to get the supplies together. LOVE this idea!
My girls would love these types of crafts.
We love doing arts ‘n crafts but sometimes we dont have this or that for a certain project or I cant come up with any good themes, etc. This is great!
I like that everything I need is in the box so I don’t need to run out and buy supplies!