sensory seeking

Sensory Input Store Bought Edition

Sensory Input Store Bought Edition
If you've been here awhile,  you know I'm all about nature and simple household items being used for the sensory input we seek, but I am often asked if I have any suggestions for things that can be bought,  specifically for road trips and for the days at home where you need something different.  

Below you'll find some road trip "toys" as well as some of my other favorites! Hope this is helpful.  If 













One of my favorites! 










While the above are all tried and tested in my classroom, on road trips or at home, remember that one of the best inputs we can receive is connection with one another and the earth! If you can, get outside,  barefoot every single day, and see what shifts. 

*Yes these are affliate links, I'll make a tiny percentage if you use my link.  If you have affliate links you share,  please let me know and I'll support you. 

Hugs to you!

Joey
@Destinationmommy



Meet Joey Hodlmair

 
Hello! I'm Joey,

A 41 year old mama of one, my miracle baby. I'm a lover of all things nature and you'll often find me barefoot in the garden. I was raised "wild" as many would call it today. I spent my days outside as a child, collecting rocks and sticks and swimming with my ducks. We made beautiful art from our nature treasures and ate lunch with dirt under our nails. The best part~I was raised by my mom. Unfortunately a woman that didn't know her worth and to this day wonders if the childhood she provided us was enough.

My mom and my childhood~Are the reasons I'm here in this space. To encourage you to find the calm in where your heart calls you to be. To encourage you to leave the hustle behind and be connected with what truly matters. 

I wasn't raised with all the latest and greatest,  but I was raised at home by a mama that made the mundane, magical. Her time was and is a gift. I'm here to tell you to let go of what the world wants you to believe a child needs in order to be happy.

More about me~ I am an empath, raising an emapth. My work is currently supporting families raising emapths.  My love language is acts of service, but I'm working on putting myself at the top of the list. I can play several instruments by ear, but the cello is probably my favorite. I'm a recovering workaholic, once a woman that believed her worth was determined by how much she accomplished...I love homemade food and meals at the table. I am an introvert, that loves being home, yet craves connection. I'm Hispanic, Chinese and Native American. I'm a infertility warrior that once dreamed of 7 children. I'm a work in progress and thankful for this chapter in my life that has taught me to never judge a book by its cover.  

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