• Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Favorites
  • Printables

The Little Years

Inspiration for teaching young children!

  • The Little Years
  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Favorites
  • Printables

Bamboo Tea Box By June & Jasper – Review

I recently had the opportunity to review this Bamboo Tea Box for June & Jasper!  They sent me the wooden box for free, in exchange for an honest review here on the blog. Well, as great as this ... read more

Nature, Product Reviews, Teaching Toddlers 2

10 Ways to Connect With Your Young Children – Guest Post by Christie Crofford

Christie Crofford is one of the most real people you will ever meet! She is a joy-filled mama of 3 kiddos, ages 6, 5, and 2. On her social media I get a little glimpse into her life, and I've learned ... read more

For Ladies, Thoughts & Inspiration 2

My Favorite Consumable Christmas Gifts for Kids

Are you one of those moms who doesn't have the heart to say "Please don't buy my kids any more toys!" to your relatives at Christmas time-- but you cringe at the thought of adding anymore "stuff" to ... read more

Hands-on Activities, Simplifying Life, Teaching Toddlers 2

Winners of the “Hello, World!” board books!

  Congratulations, Brittany & Julianna!!  According to many medical experts, psychological factors such as anxiety, stress, guilt, depression, low self-esteem, and fear of not being ... read more

Book Reviews, Books, For the Kids, Giveaways

Hello, World – Children’s Book Series Review + Giveaway

We recently purchased this board book series, "Hello, World" by Ashley Evanson.  These books are full of delightful colors and fun illustrations of places around the world. Each book has a ... read more

Books, For the Kids, Giveaways, Product Reviews, Teaching Toddlers

10 strategies to spend less time on your phone or computer

First, let's just address the elephant in the room. Social media.  In this post I would like to include Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, internet articles, blogs, and online news sources, ... read more

For Ladies, Thoughts & Inspiration 1

Reminders for Boy Moms – Guest Post by Kerstin Jessup

Kerstin Jessup is mom to four fun & active boys, ages 8, 5, 3, and 4 months. She and her husband, Joel, look forward to meeting their baby girl in Heaven one day.  Kerstin & Joel live in Iowa, ... read more

For Ladies, Teaching Toddlers, Thoughts & Inspiration 1

Excellent Deal on Melissa & Doug Floor Puzzles!! – Today Only

I don't typically do sale posts BUT, if you have been looking at Melissa & Doug floor puzzles to add to your "smart kid toy" stash, this might be the time to get these... I'm not a fan of EVERY ... read more

Product Reviews, Smart Kid Toys, Teaching Toddlers 2

Decluttering…Is it really life-changing?

If you read {this book}, you'll get about 75% of the way through, and hit the part of the book where Marie Kondo explains in dramatic, colorful sentences and paragraphs, how decluttering your house is ... read more

Book Reviews, For Ladies, House Cleaning, Organization, Simplifying Life, Thoughts & Inspiration 1

Bilingual Resources for Teaching Babies & Toddlers Spanish – for the English Speaking Parent

First of all, if you haven't read my post, "How Kids Learn - 5 surprising differences between adults and children", make sure you go read that :) In this post, I just want to share with you all our ... read more

Product Reviews, Spanish, Teaching Toddlers 3

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • …
  • 14
  • Next Page »

Welcome!

Hi! I’m Elizabeth Thacker, wife to a handsome business owner, and mom to five kiddos ages 2-9. I love all things related to teaching young minds, and creating a joy-filled home!

You can also follow me here!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Categories

  • For Ladies
    • Book Reviews
    • Guest Post
    • Instagram Links
    • Thoughts & Inspiration
  • Giveaways
    • Books
    • For the Kids
    • Giveaways for Ladies
  • Our Family Adventures
    • Business Travel
    • Destination Places
    • Favorite Recipes
    • Letters to my children
    • Photography
    • Vacation
  • Product Reviews
    • Toys
    • Workbooks
  • Simplifying Life
    • Coupons/Saving Money
    • House Cleaning
    • Lists
    • Organization
    • Toy organization
    • Traveling with Kids
  • Teaching Toddlers
    • Alphabet & Reading
    • Geography
    • Hands-on Activities
    • History
    • Just for Fun!
    • Link Lists
    • Lunchtime Learning
    • Music
    • Nature
    • Numbers & Math
    • Printables
    • Science
    • Scripture Memory
    • Smart Kid Toys
    • Spanish
    • Teaching Games
    • Teaching Philosophy
    • Writing
  • Uncategorized
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links.

Copyright © 2025 · The Little Years 2016