Raise your hand if your kid has a favorite stuffed animal that goes with them everywhere! My oldest had Lulu - a small purple monkey that has been around for almost a decade! I can't remember where Lulu came from, but I remember thinking that if she ever lost or damaged Lulu, we could easily find a replacement because she was a popular toy. Lulu came with my oldest daughter on every car trip, shopping trip, doctor's visits, and even on fun and ...
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Getting to know Bumblebee
Disclosure: My family received a Bumblebee themed gift pack in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. I clearly remember sneaking into my brother's room when we were kids to play with his Transformers. I didn't know their names, but I remember the blue and yellow transformers being my favorite at that time. Fast forward decades later and I have a little boy of my own who not only loves Tranformers toys, but couldn't wait to see the ...
We’ve Opened Up a Pet Hotel with Playmobil!
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions and experiences are my own. Pretend play is at the top of our favorite family things to do. I love watching my preschooler and 1st grader come up with scenarios and story lines with their toys, and how they combine toys to make their story realistic. They have quite a few Playmobil sets, and received the latest Playmobil Tiny Paws Pet Hotel to check out recently. This Playmobil set ...
Choosing the Right Non-GMO Infant Formula
This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. From the minute you become pregnant, you start researching just about everything for baby. You look up the safest infant car seats, the best baby stroller, the most effective diaper rash creams, the best quality formula for baby, and even the best diapers that are leak free and protect delicate skin. Despite knowing I wanted to breastfeed my babies, I also knew that not ...
Tackling Just About Everything on My List with Amazon
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Amazon. All opinions are my own. If you have young kids, then you know how hectic this time of year can be. I have three kids, so that means three sets of class gifts, three school parties, holiday plays at school and making sure I've checked everyone off my shopping list. If you've been following me for a while, then you know how much I rely on Amazon for many aspects of our day-to-day shopping. Not ...
We Built a Cannon In Our Living Room!
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Klutz Maker Lab. All opinions and experiences are our own. Getting my girls interested in STEM activities isn't usually a challenge. Many of their toys are STEM-focused, and their school is always incorporating science and technology in their lessons. The one thing I have noticed, however, is their inability to focus on a project long enough to see the final outcome. Living in a world where ...
Luigi Is Finally The Star of The Show In Luigi’s Mansion for Nintendo 3DS
Disclosure: samples provided for inclusion. All opinions are my own. Halloween is one of the most exciting times for my family. We all get really into the season, decorating the house, making treats for classmates, and attending multiple Halloween events throughout October. As the kids are getting older, their Halloween interests are shifting from cute styles and favorite characters to more spooky themes and scenes. Last week, I shared my love ...
Trading in Halloween Candy for Toys with Playmobil
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions are my own. A few years ago we had a surprise visitor in October. The Switch Witch graced us with her presence and brought a storybook to explain that her realm is in desperate need of candy. You see, in the Halloween world, candy is used to power everything from lights to water heaters. Without candy, our Switch Witch wouldn't have electricity. So, she asked our kids to compile as much ...