My toddler is really bad at playing by the rules when it comes to board games. She's still a little young to really understand the concept of board games, and we have tried with age-appropriate games such as Candy Land. We've tried playing this game with her many times and just gave up- she's a little too young. I wasn't sure how she would react to Elefun Snackin Safari, but it seems more like an age-appropriate game for her. There is one ...
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Have Fun With Sidewalk Chalk!
Since the time my tot was around 18 months, she has been playing with sidewalk chalk. I love that she can be creative, experiment with color and design, and I don't have to clean up! My neighbors have commented that they love how "cheery" our walkway is. My toddler has gotten much better at drawing since she first started, over a year ago, and she is getting into stencils and letters now. I never thought of using stencils with sidewalk chalk ...
Meet the Winx Club!
Last week my toddler had an awesome opportunity: she was transformed into a fairy! The people over at JAKKS Pacific invited her to check out their new line of dolls, get pampered a little, and dress up like one of the Winx Club Fairies! She had an awesome time doing grown up things, such as painter her nails and putting on makeup. She was then able to pick out an outfit to complete her transformation, and head over to the music station where she ...
Hot Summer Toys: Fisher Price Little People Lil’ Fixer Ride On
My little nephew is such a man when it comes to toys. Everything has to be cars, trains, or sports. It is amazing to see the difference between him and my toddler princess, who loves pink, dolls, and tutus. Not that my little girl is opposed to playing with "boyish" toys, but she prefers toys that you can dress up rather than take apart. When I had both toddlers over for a playdate, I pulled out the Fisher Price Little People Lil' Fixer Ride On ...
It’s a Puppet, No, It’s a Blanket, Wait- It’s a CuddleUppet!
Have you seen the commercials for the latest craze? The CuddleUppets are on every child's list this year, mine included. My toddler saw the commercial and just had to have one of these fun blankets that have a cute puppet attached. Remember those little lovies your baby had as an infant? The CuddleUppet is just like an infant lovie, but much bigger in size. Even older children love to cuddle up to something soft when they are ...
Realistic Looking Dolls For Your Little Girl
Don't be fooled by the title- dolls are NOT just for little girls. I really don't think that little boys should be excluded from pretend play when it comes to baby dolls- after all, one day they will most likely grow up to be fathers. Out of all the kids in the family, my 2 1/2 year old nephew the most excited to have a new little cousin to play with. His face lights up when I walk in the door with my newborn, more so than the little girls in the ...
Pretend Play With a Toddler And Her Friend, Emma!
Meet Emma: She is my toddler's newest BFF and goes everywhere with us. According to my toddler, Emma loves to watch Doc McStuffins, her favorite food is Broccoli, and she loves playing with PlayDoh (although getting it out of her hair is a different story..) You can say that Emma has become part of the family, requiring her own seat at the dinner table, and even her own drinking cup. I drew the line when Emma needed her own meal. Emma is just ...
Hot Summer Toys: Indoor Fun with Sesame Street ABC Playland Inflatable Ball Pit
Who doesn't love ball pits? I'm almost 30 (ugh, I can't believe I said that out loud) and I still love ball pits. Whenever we go to children's birthday parties I use my toddler as an excuse to jump in and join the fun. Now, you can bring the fun to your house with the Sesame Street ABC Playland Inflatable Ball Pit! Of course, I can't fit in this one, but my toddler has lots of fun playing in this tent-like ball playland. Either side of the ball ...