In our household, pretend play is highly regarded. I think it's so important for kids to use their imaginations and it's always interesting to hear the story lines they come up with when given toys. Some of our favorite creative and pretend play toys comes from Playmobil, who produces quality toys that last for many years. Our latest set from Playmobil is the Playmobil Explorers Hidden Temple with T-Rex. I knew my little guy would love this set, ...
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Go Vacation for Nintendo Switch is the Perfect Cure for a Rainy Day
Disclosure: Game provided for review. All opinions are my own. My family is big on adventures together. We love to travel and explore new places, while also revisiting destinations that left us with happy memories in the past. With the new school year starting in just a few days, we already have a few trips planned this year to break up the mundane routine of school, homework, dinner, repeat. Unfortunately, traveling can get quite expensive ...
Home Security Has Never Been Easier!
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions and experiences are my own. Home security has been a constant discussion between my husband and I. We have installed a home alarm system, and have been exploring our options when it comes to video surveillance for our home. We wanted the capability to easily monitor our home when we are away, as well as have a high-quality camera that can easily identify any issues going on around our home. ...
Ready for the First Day of Preschool with PJ Masks!
Disclosure: Products provided for inclusion. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links are included below. Time waits for no one, and as I’m getting my last baby ready for his first day of school, I’m reminded of that. Signing him up for school gave me mixed emotions- I was excited to socialize him and have him make friends. I felt it was my ticket to 4 hours of peace and quiet to get the house in order. It was bittersweet, for sure, because I ...
Costco Makes it Easy to Earn Box Top Money for Your School!
Disclosure: I receive monetary compensation from General Mills in exchange for my endorsement of Box Tops For Education. After spending two years on the PTA board of my daughter's school, I've learned the importance of all the fundraising efforts. Without fundraising, our students wouldn't have access to many things, like events and even necessities. Last year, our PTA was able to raise enough money for the school to receive new ...
What is the Best Laptop to Purchase for Students?
Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. As my daughter makes her way into 4th grade this September, I can't help but have so many thoughts as I prepare her for the school year ahead. When did she become a 4th grader? What happened to the shy little 4-year old I begrudgingly sent into nursery school? Where did the years go? How can I ...
Treating Frequent Heartburn with Over The Counter Products
Disclosure: This post is not meant to treat or diagnose any illness. Please speak with your doctor before starting a new dietary regimen or any new medications. All opinions are my own. This post was sponsored by Mirum. Heartburn has been an issue in my life since I reached adulthood. The crazy thing is, initially I didn't even know my symptoms were attributed to heartburn. I visited my doctor because I was constantly nauseous and my throat ...
I Needed Some Peace of Mind When Allowing My Kids on the Internet
Disclosure: A review unit was provided. All opinions are my own. I'm not going to lie and tell you my kids are heavily limited on their devices. It's summertime, and as many activities as we have lined up for the kids, we also have a lot of downtime where they just bum around until it's cool enough to go outside, or until their next activity. Their devices also make great bargaining chips when their behavior is lacking, and since we are such a ...