The years seem to be flying by. I wish there was a way to pause time for a bit but no matter how hard we try to, it’s suddenly December and another year is coming to a close. The years pass too quickly and perhaps the month that flies the fastest is December. With children I find this to be… Read More
When I think back to Christmas mornings as a child, my favorite gifts I can remember opening were from American Girl. For many years, American Girl dolls and accessories were always at the top of my Christmas list. I have vivid memories of the excitement I would feel when I would unwrap a gift and could tell by the… Read More
This is a sponsored post. For this year’s gift guides, we’ve teamed up with some of our favorite bloggers for a collaborative gift guide series. We’re each covering our gifting “area of expertise” and therefore we’ll be able to share gifts for all different ages (from babies to teens and adults!). We’re kicking off the series with great gifts for… Read More
Budsies is by far the most unique toy for kids this holiday season. There are no two Budsies alike because they are designed by your child! Budsies are custom plush toys made from any original artwork. I had heard about Budsies before and thought it was a cute idea. Both of my girls love drawing and love stuffed animals and… Read More
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