School's out and it's time to plan some summer fun! We have weeks worth of play dates lined up, but we also need to think of ways to keep the fun and beat the heat. My husband and I were weighing the idea of adding a pool to our backyard when we were doing construction, but decided against it since our kids are still young. Of course, we still needed to find a way to cool off this summer, so we opted for the Little Tikes Slam 'n Curve Slide, ...
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We Had a Groovy Time with #GroovyGirls from @ManhattanToy
A few weeks ago my daughters invited some friends over to host a Groovy Girls party. Girlie parties have become the norm around here, having two girls who have only girl-friends (boys still have cooties) means that we get to have some of the best parties with splashes of pink, purple, and zebra print! We started hosting playdates when my oldest was around 2, and each party is unique and always provides some kind of learning experience- even if ...
Great New Power Rangers Licensed Products!
Do you have a Power Rangers fan? My nephew is almost 9 and every time he talks about Power Rangers, it reminds me of being a kid. I grew up with Power Rangers and while other fads have come and gone, Power Rangers are still around to save the day. Personally, I always loved the pink Power Rangers because amongst a seemingly boy-show it was the only one I could relate to. Now that I am older I no longer regard shows to be gender-biased because it ...
Family Game Night with The Game of Life
One of my all time favorite board games growing up was (and still is) The Game of Life. I remember the old version of The Game of Life, and might even have it somewhere. There is a newer, quick-set-up version out now and if you have kids 8 and up, they will enjoy The Game of Life just as much as you did when you were a kid! Just spin the wheel and see where your path leads you- how many kids will you have, what job will you land, and will you ...
Check Out The Latest Toys From Digimon!
Do you have a Digimon Fusion fan in your life? If your little one is a fan of the show on Nickelodeon, then they will love the Digimon Fusion toys that hit the shelves from Saban toys! We received Shoutman, one of the Digifusion character figures. The toy can be constructed on its own or combined with other figures in the product line to create a giant Digimon! The box contains the figurine and all the necessary pieces to construct it, ...
Making Holiday Memories with Build a Bear Workshop
My oldest daughter must have been about a year and a half the first time we went to Build a Bear Workshop. She was a little overwhelmed by everything the store had to offer, but within minutes she warmed up and picked out her first furry friend, Remy. Fast forward three years later and we have adopted many furry friends from Build a Bearworkshop. We visit for special occasions or when BABW has something new and exciting to offer. Our latest trip ...
Lalaloopsy Loopy Hair, Jewel Sparkles!
Do you have a Lalaloopsy fan in your life? My little girl jumped on the Lalaloopsy bandwagon last year when she started school and was introduced to Lalaloopsy from classmates. Once the show came on Nick Jr, the excitement for Lalaloopsy grew bigger as she was able to identify with the character. Lalaloopsy is a fun character who comes to life after she is sewn (she's a doll.) If you've ever seen Coraline, there's a few similarities between them, ...
Pinypon Toys Know How to Party!
When it comes to toys, my daughter needs things that are always changing, otherwise she gets bored. Downloading free apps on the iPad has been an amazing tool at keeping her entertained, but imaginative play is just as important, if not more important at this age. We discovered Pinypon last year at a play date we hosted, and this is one toy my daughter always seems to go back to. She loves that she can change her character's hair, clothing, and ...