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03/10/2025

Some fun crayons to make the March break more colourful!

02/26/2025

🐰🌸 Easter Surprise Sensory Bin 🌸🐰

Get ready for some hoppy fun with our Easter Surprise Sensory Bin—a magical springtime adventure filled with textures, colors, and creativity! ✨

🌿 What’s Inside? 🌿
🐣 Green grass (dyed rice & pasta)
🎨 Pastel eggs (colored beans)
🧺 Mini woven basket
🥄 Wooden bowl, spoon & tongs
🐇 Hand-painted wooden Easter bunny (can be personalized!)
🥚 Wooden egg with rainbow polka dots
🌸 Resin flowers & felt bee
🦋 Acrylic butterflies & wooden cutouts
🌿 Wooden fence for extra charm
🎀 Personalized mini wooden hand-painted banner
🌷 7 mini spring charms
🐰 15 wooden beading pieces + pipe cleaners (to make 5 adorable bunnies!)
💖 2 squishy bunnies for extra sensory fun

All beautifully packed with yellow-green crinkle paper—perfect for Easter gifting! 🎁

This sensory bin encourages fine motor skills, imaginative play, and endless fun—while making Easter even more special! 🌈🐣

Tag a parent who’d love this for their little one! 💕

02/23/2025

🐰🌸 Meet Benny, the mischievous little bunny who couldn’t resist the allure of a beautifully painted egg. One sunny morning, Benny spotted this vibrant egg and thought, “This would make the perfect addition to my collection!” But as he tried to hop away with it, the egg wobbled and rolled, leading Benny on a hilarious chase around the meadow. In the end, Benny and the egg became the best of friends, sharing laughter and adventures. Bring home the charm of Benny and his colorful companion with our hand-painted wooden Easter Bunny peg doll and the adorable decorative egg. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your Easter celebrations! 🥚🎨

02/22/2025

Happy weekend!

02/20/2025

🍀 Introducing Our Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Kit! 🌈✨

Get ready for a magical sensory experience with our Limited Edition Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Kit! Designed for open-ended play, fine motor skill development, and early math learning, this kit is packed with festive treasures to spark creativity and imagination.

What’s Inside?
🍀 Green rice – A fun, tactile base for scooping, pouring, and exploring
🥇 Gold pasta – Perfect for sensory scooping or pretend play
🪙 Double-sided wooden golden coins (1-10) – Build number recognition and early math skills
🌿 Acrylic shamrock – Adds a festive touch to the sensory play
🌈 Resin rainbow tray – A vibrant space for sorting and arranging small pieces
☁️ Resin clouds – Soft, whimsical elements for storytelling and small-world play
🌟 Mini rainbow charms
🏆 Resin gold pot – A perfect addition for treasure hunts and pretend play
💎 Rainbow-colored gems – Beautiful loose parts for sorting, counting, and sensory fun
🎩 Hand-painted wooden leprechaun – A charming character to bring the adventure to life

This kit is perfect for little explorers who love hands-on play, and it’s designed to make learning through play extra magical! 🌈✨

⚠️ Available in very limited quantity! Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Don’t miss out—grab yours before the leprechaun hides them away! 🍀💛

02/17/2025

With endless options at our fingertips, it’s easy to shop from big retailers—but imagine the impact of choosing small. When you support a small business, you’re not just making a purchase; you’re investing in someone’s passion, a family’s dream, and a community’s future.

At Early Explorer Store, every sensory toy, play kit, and open-ended learning tool is thoughtfully crafted with love, care, and the joy of childhood in mind. Your support helps bring creative, hands-on learning experiences to little explorers everywhere!

So, in a world where you can shop anywhere… choose small, shop local, and make a difference. ✨

02/11/2025

Have you every tried edible moldable sand with your kids?

Swipe to see 2 different versions that you can create!

02/06/2025

🎉 Mini G i v e a w a y Alert! 🌈💖

Win this beautiful mini resin floral rainbow stacker—perfect for sensory play, imaginative moments, or adding a splash of color to your collection!

Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Like and save this post
2️⃣ Follow us
3️⃣ Tag 2 friends who would love this rainbow stacker! 🌸

✨ Bonus: Share this post in your stories for an extra entry! ✨

Hurry! The giveaway is only open until tomorrow night—so don’t wait! Winner will be announced shortly after.

Good luck, and may the rainbow magic be with you! 🌈✨

02/06/2025

When I started resin art, I messed up ratios, trapped bubbles, and had sticky disasters—now, I share my lessons to help you!

Part 1.
Sticky or Soft Resin – What Went Wrong?

If your resin feels sticky, soft, or rubbery even after the curing time has passed, it likely means the chemical reaction didn’t complete properly. Here’s why this happens and how to fix it:

✅ Incorrect Resin-to-Hardener Ratio
~ Most epoxy resins require a precise 1:1 or 2:1 ratio (check your brand’s instructions).
~ Measuring by volume, not weight (unless the instructions say otherwise) is crucial!
~ Fix: Always use separate measuring cups for resin and hardener, then combine them precisely.

✅ Not Mixing Thoroughly
~ If resin and hardener aren’t fully combined, some areas won’t cure properly.
~ Fix: Stir for 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the cup to ensure even mixing.

✅ Too Cold or Humid Environment
~ Resin needs a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) to cure properly.
~ Fix: Work in a warm, dry space and pre-warm your resin bottles in warm water before mixing.

✅ Expired or Low-Quality Resin
~ Old or poor-quality resin may not cure correctly.
~ Fix: Always check the expiration date and store resin in a cool, dry place.

How to Fix Sticky Resin?
~ If it’s slightly sticky: Apply a thin new resin layer over it.
~ If it’s very sticky: Scrape it off and start over—unfortunately, sticky resin won’t fully cure.

Did this happen to you? If so, what part of the process do you think went wrong?

02/03/2025

💔 Small Business Struggles… Is This the End? 💔

In the last 24 hours, 4 orders were canceled due to unexpected tariff issues. That’s 4 families who wanted to support a small shop but couldn’t… and 4 times our hearts sank a little more.

We pour everything into this business—our time, energy, and love. But … it’s getting harder to keep going. Are small businesses like ours being pushed out for good?

Now, more than ever, shopping local matters. Supporting Made in Canada products keeps small businesses alive and helps families like ours keep doing what we love. If you believe in small shops, please support in any way you can—whether it’s a like, a share, or just spreading awareness. It truly means the world. ❤️

Ps: This set is up for grabs as order was canceled at the last minute.

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