Today and tomorrow ONLY: All toys are 15% off + $6.95 flat rate shipping at The Land of Nod Last week The Land of Nod catalog arrived in our mailbox. When I was flipping through, I realized something: for each and every year I have been a parent, there has been at least 1 toy from Land of Nod under… Read More
I have always loved the Christmas season. I enjoy all of the hustle and bustle and excitement of the season. I enjoy the lights and trees, the songs and the parties. I know what you’re thinking: those are not the important parts of the season. All of the Christmas events and activities for kids and families should not be the… Read More
Way back in 2011 my sister in law bought Maggie magnetic tiles for Christmas. I had never heard of them but she assured me they were always one of her kids’ favorite toys. Maggie loved building with them right away. We’d help her build towers and as she grew she’d build them herself. When she started preschool, magnetic tiles were… Read More
It’s that time of the year where the temperature approaches 100 degrees before 10 am & everyone is looking for an alternative to all of the fun outdoor summer activities. We spend most of our summer outdoors: swimming at the pool, riding our bikes around the street, & playing baseball in the backyard. But, sometime you just need a break… Read More
I’ve been shopping Tea Collection for the kids for years. Each season, I love to see where Tea has traveled to and what new destination has inspired the line. Family travel is something that is very important to me and I like to teach my children about the places we are going to visit and places we hope to visit… Read More
After months of cold weather, it’s time to get back outside for the summer! We spend hours a day outside. Most of the time I just tell the kids to run around and come up with games with the neighbors, but I do like some fun outdoor toys too. Here are 10 fun ideas for outdoor toys: 1. Bunch O Balloons:… Read More
Designing a shared space for two little girls with totally different personalities is not an easy task. When we first created the girls shared room, they were too little to have an opinion (1 & 2.5). Now, they’re 5 & 7 and have very specific interests, favorite colors and ideas. I created a shared bedroom for my girls when Alex… Read More
Our little Avery is three months old! She has been blessed with so much joy & love since she was born. Even though she is our fourth baby, I am so thankful for the love that people have shared with our family these past three months for our sweet little girl. We were blessed with so many sweet gifts, delicious dinners, &… Read More
With a newborn that has arrived in our house & a husband that is deep in busy season at his job, our house has been in full on hibernation mode this past month. With four kids, eight and under, there have been several weekends where we haven’t even left the house! Our days always start off smooth because the kids… Read More
We have some big fans of LEGO play in our house. With two boys, ages six and seven, there are LEGO toys out pretty much at all times of the day. There are LEGO bricks on the counter. And LEGO bricks on the coffee table. And LEGO bricks on their bedroom desks. You will find them everywhere! As much as… Read More