The other day I had my two nephews over for a playdate. My toddler was excited that her older cousins were coming over to play, but what she didn't know was that they would not be interested in dolls, castles, or anything pink. My toddler asked my oldest nephew to play princess with her and after curling his nose in disgust he replied "8 year old boys don't play with princesses." She asked if he would like to be Prince Charming instead, and as ...
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World Series of Yahtzee (Giveaway)
YAHTZEE!!! Do you remember that phrase? It's when you score a straight roll in the beloved game, Yahtzee (of course!) This was and still is my favorite game of all time. I guess what drew me in to Yahtzee in the first place was its resemblance to poker. I remember one summer when I was young, my neighbor taught a few kids in the neighborhood how to play poker. In retrospect, he was bored and needed something to do. It's amazing what you can teach ...
Do You Give Your Infant Vitamins? (Giveaway)
While I was breastfeeding my first baby, my daughter's pediatrician told me that as long as I was taking my prenatal vitamin, I did not need to give her additional vitamins. He also mentioned that since she is breastfed, she should be on a Vitamin D supplement. With baby #2, I was a bit more concerned about her vitamin intake because she is a finicky eater and does not nurse as often as my first baby did. Last week, her pediatrician prescribed an ...
Dress Up Time Isn’t Just for Girls With My 1st Career Gear (Giveaway)
“3...2...1...blastoff!” My 4 year-old Astronaut was leading the expedition to space. My 3 year-old, the train Conductor, was his 2nd in command. They were both carrying a small army of counting bears in the pocket windows of their new My 1st Career Gear dress up costumes. The pocket windows are actually there to personalize with their names, but they were happy using the pockets for tiny stowaways storage. My husband eventually made name tags in ...
Tips for Avoiding Migraines (Giveaway)
The first time I experienced my first migraine, the first thing my mother asked was "what have you eaten." She knew all too well the symptoms associated with migraines, and most importantly, the triggers. My head hurt too bad to think, but I was almost certain it was the half pound of baby swiss I was munching on just hours before my first migraine episode. Since then, I have known to watch my intake of cheese. Along with cheese, ...
Twister Rave Skip it and Twister Rave Rings Review & Giveaway
On of my favorite outdoor toys growing up was Skip-It. I actually remember bringing in my Skip It for a first grade show and tell project! Skip it was like playing jump rope with only one player as you twirl the ball around your legs and jump over it. There was also a little counter on the ball itself, so you could try to beat your old score or play against others. Just like all the other old school toys out there, Skip It has a new look! Two ...
Interview with Jenelle Manzi and Barbie in the Pink Shoes Ballerina Giveaway!
My little girl has started her first ballet classes and was so excited to learn the moves she sees in some of her favorite TV shows. I was a little apprehensive about letting her start ballet: Would she listen to the instructor? Would she enjoy it? What if she got hurt? Will my clumsy toddler be discouraged that she's not as graceful as others? My fears were erased her first day of class when she came running out of her lesson with her pink tutu ...
Puppet Monsters Review (#Giveaway)
When I have the TV on I always dread the commercials. I'm constantly hearing, “Mommy I want thaaaaaat!” or “Mommy.....can you get that for me?”. Once, my 3 year-old actually asked me to buy him a professional picture hanging system. I tried to explain that this commercial wasn't for a toy but he wasn't convinced. So, when my boys saw the commercial for Puppet Monsters I was happy they were interested in something age appropriate and ...