After my first daughter's second birthday, I became inundated with "stuff." Toys that had limited use, bulky items that took up space, and of course the sentimental stuffed animals that held a memory and couldn't be discarded. That was the birthday that my parents bought my daughter a tricycle. A little red one that looked exactly like the one I had growing up. The nostalgia coupled with a decent sale price made it a no brainer... Until I put it ...
Holiday Gift Guide 2015
Toys With A Long Age Range Make The Best Gifts!
Watch out world! My little guy is becoming a little explorer. He scoots around the floor and will examine anything he can get his hands on. Bright colors and sounds are on his scavenger list and the Little Tikes Lil Ocean Explorers 3 in 1 Adventure Course is just what he needs to keep his interest up! This fun adventure course is big - but it has multiple configurations to fit your living space. The 3-unit course can even be separated into ...
Lakeshore Offers Unique Learning Gifts! #HolidayGiftGuide2015
Finding that "something special" this time of year doesn't always have to be challenging. Sure, my girls ask for the typical things from Santa, which is everything they see on commercials and have to have. Their favorites are the unexpected gift- the one they didn't see on tv, the one they didn't ask for. Just recently my oldest daughter got her hands on the How Does Your Body Work? Experiment kit from Lakeshore Learning and her exact response ...
Meeting in the Middle With the Casio CGP-700 Compact Grand Piano
Last year my oldest daughter's school introduced their students to pianos with the promise of teaching them how to play throughout the school year. Unfortunately the program was cut before the children even had the opportunity to learn even the basic keys, which left my daughter sorely disappointed. I hadn't realized her interest in instruments before this and wanted to do something special for her. My closest friend is a piano whizz. She ...
Party With Lalaloopsy This Season! #HolidayGiftGuide2015
Lalaloopsy has been a hit in our house since she came out with her show. Since then, my girls ask for the latest Lalaloopsy toy they see in commercials or at the toy store. The Lalaloopsy Kitchen set was a hit, and the next best thing was the Mini Lalaloopsy Super Silly Party Playset. This has to be one of the most played toys in our home. My girls even pack it up and bring it to Grandma's house sometimes- they love it so much! I actually find ...
Let Barnes & Noble Be Your Top Destination For Everyone on your Holiday List! #BNCreativeGifting #ad
Barnes and Noble has been my family's go-to place for fun age-appropriate events.Monday Morning Storytime was my daughter's favorite, as we attended every Monday after dropping off her big sister at school last year. It's also a top destination for books and gifts. When it comes to teacher-appreciation gifts, a Barnes & Noble gift card is perfect for any personality. This holiday season, let Barnes & Noble be your top destination ...
The Doc is In! Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Doctor Bag #HolidayGiftGuide2015
My 3 year old has been telling us that she wants to be a doctor since last year. She's adamant- must have every doctor kit she sees, has to assess everyone's booboos, and walks around with a stethoscope everywhere she goes. She's a pro at her doctor appointments and anticipates the doctors' next moves with each tool he uses. It's only natural that she gravitates towards shows like Doc McStuffins that center around the medical field. Doc is ...
Sick again? Keep them comfortable with these top items
Tis the season for colds, viruses, and whatever else comes through that door! I'm not excited about my kids getting sick, especially now that I have two in school and an infant at home. For a few weeks now my little guy can't shake the after effects from the girls having bronchitis. He's miserable, they are miserable, and my husband and I are in full survival mode with limited sleep. It's not fun. Our only saving grace at the end of the day is ...