by McKenzie Stamper posted in Toddlerhood

Play dates aren't what they used to be when I was growing up. This was all before Pinterest and Instagram stories. The closest thing I got to a planned play date was my mom buying me the new Lisa Frank fuzzy coloring posters for my Friday night sleepover.
Was it documented like they are nowadays" Maybe, if your parents had given in to your request for a disposable camera. Boy, have things changed!
Nowadays, there can be a bit of pressure when hosting a play date: what to eat, what to do" It?s easy to get overwhelmed, but these should be fun for everyone involved. Moms need play dates just as much as the little ones do. I have had so many over the years that I've reduced my planning down to 5 simple steps.
1. Pick a snack.
Think something easy, toddler-approved, and incredibly delicious (their standards aren't very high). I have a friend who completely wowed me on our first play date with Nutella-stuffed crescents. I watched in awe as she rolled them up effortlessly, like it was no big deal. The kids and I devoured them as I thought to myself, ?Did we just become best friends"? Your snack can be anything from cut up fruit and crackers to fancy Nutella-stuffed crescents. Whatever you're feeling up to throwing together will work!

2. Bring on the juice!
Toddlers drink a lot of liquids. Make sure you have something yummy for the kids to drink. My 3-year-old can down a juice box in about 4 gulps after running around with...