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Our Favorite Apps By Age

Our Favorite Apps By Age

Today I’m sharing my favorite iPad apps by age. When your kids have trashed the entire house, have played with all the toys and have eaten all the snacks…. In the summer: “go outside!” In the winter: “want to see the iPad?” Anyone else? I’m going to be totally honest: my kids don’t love the iPad and honestly, sometimes when… Read More

American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year + Giveaway

American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year + Giveaway

On Jan. 1, American Girl introduced this year’s Girl of the Year: Luciana Vega. My girls and I are really excited about this year’s doll, as all of us love NASA and learning about outer space. American Girl’s purpose behind this new character is really important. Luciana shows what it can mean to be a girl of strong character today, where… Read More

John Deere: Great Holiday Gifts for Kids

John Deere: Great Holiday Gifts for Kids

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by John Deere. In addition, this holiday season, John Deere sent us some items for the purpose of review. As always, all opinions are my own.  While I’ve been Christmas shopping for my kids for the better part of a decade, I’m a newbie when it comes to shopping for little boys. It’s only been about… Read More

A Festive Family Craft and Holiday Attire

A Festive Family Craft and Holiday Attire

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

Top Gift Ideas from American Girl

Top Gift Ideas from American Girl

  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

Gift Guide: Great Gifts for Babies

Gift Guide: Great Gifts for Babies

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

The Most Unique Holiday Toy For Kids: Budsies

The Most Unique Holiday Toy For Kids: Budsies

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

Christmas Events and Activities for Kids

Christmas Events and Activities for Kids

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

Enter for a Chance to Win Our Most Played with Toy: Shape Mags

Enter for a Chance to Win Our Most Played with Toy: Shape Mags

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