My family of seven lives in a three-bedroom townhome. Needless to say, space is at a premium! I'm always looking for ways to consolidate the things we have. Items that can be used in multiple ways definitely catch my eye! As warmer weather comes your way, you're probably thinking ahead to pool … [Read more...]
New Natural Toys My Baby Loves + Reader Giveaway
May 24, 2018 by 81 Comments
I may have five children, but that doesn't mean I'm all set on baby gear. Toys get broken or lost and technologies change, plus it's just nice to get new things for your kiddos! My fifth baby is now six months old (!) and is getting more interested in toys, plus she's getting her first teeth. … [Read more...]
Dinotrux Toys Your Kids Will Love
April 12, 2018 by 9 Comments
If your kids are fans of Dinotrux, or you're and aunt, uncle or grandparent looking for a gift for a Dinotrux fan, you'll want to check out this awesome roundup of Dinotrux toys any kid will love! The Dinotrux series on Netflix is set in a world of giant creatures that are half dinosaur, half truck … [Read more...]
Two New STEM Toys from Learning Resources (My Family’s Review)
March 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
I have five kids – one boy and four girls – and over the years I've tried to choose toys for them that go beyond the stereotypical "boy" and "girl" toys so that it's easier for them to play together. So I was pretty excited to try two new STEM toys from Learning Resources! These toys are perfect not … [Read more...]
Easter Basket Candy Alternatives
March 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
Name a holiday and it usually comes with some sort of candy accompaniment. Valentine's Day = box of chocolates. Christmas = candy canes. Easter = baskets filled with candy. And yes, it can be fun to indulge and give our kids treats, but if you're looking for some Easter basket candy alternatives to … [Read more...]
Creative Toys: Build and Imagine Doll Houses
November 22, 2017 by 7 Comments
When it comes to selecting holiday gifts for kids, I like to find something that they will find super fun AND something that can help them learn and grow. Some toys hit that perfect combination. With Build & Imagine Doll Houses, you can see kids become a designer, builder, and storyteller right … [Read more...]
Personalized Toy Boxes – Make Toy Organization Fun!
November 10, 2017 by 5 Comments
Toy organization is one of those things that seems to be a constant struggle. One of the things that can make it extra tricky is not having places to actually stash all the stuff OR resorting to use generic (and sometimes ugly) containers to find a place to keep all the toys. A great alternative is … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Educational Toys + Reader Giveaway
September 2, 2017 by 68 Comments
Back-to-school means back to classroom learning, but who says kids can't learn at home, as well? Educational toys can get kids learning at home, even after school and on the weekends, not to mention rainy or snowy vacation days. With two of the best new educational toys for fall, we can be ready for … [Read more...]
Best New Educational Toys for Summer + Reader Giveaway
May 24, 2017 by 104 Comments
Play time is invaluable for children's development. That play time can be enriched with the best in educational toys that get them thinking and teach new skills, concepts and ideas. We love outdoor play during the summer and there is a lot to be gained from that physical activity and free play, but … [Read more...]
VTech Light and Move Learning Ball Gets your Baby Moving
April 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
My sister gave me this Vtech Light and Move Learning Ball for Clay when her daughter was done playing with it! I wanted to do the short video so you could see the ball and all that it does, by moving around, lighting up and singing to Clay! He has really loved this ball, it is great … [Read more...]
