As fall begins and winter is just over the horizon our thoughts turned to winter color in the garden. The trouble is that we don’t have much room for planting and any kind of planter or ornamental statue is going to be knocked over by a herd of rampaging children. It was then that I […]
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Shopkins Back To School Get-Together
Not too long ago, I was asked to host a playdate for my daughters and their friends. During this event we were to introduce Moose Toys’ newest collectible brand, Shopkins. Of course I agreed excitedly as any excuse to have the girls over and bake cupcakes is a go, go for me. I know I […]
Beach Essentials For Families
Lightspeed Quick Cabana The Lightspeed Quick Cabana is perfect for the beach, backyard, or any other place you need get some shade from the sun or protection from the elements. With the Lightspeed integrated pole system, the poles are built into the tent, eliminating the difficulty associated with traditional separate pole tents. The revolutionary compression […]
10 Science Kits for Summer Vacation
Wild Physics and Cool Chemistry Wild Science kits use safe, high-quality, fully compliant materials including real safety goggles and gloves. The chemicals are packed in resealable bottles so they’re safer to handle than packets or pouches, and can be used over and over again. These experiments are open-ended and include extra materials to encourage kids […]
Outside the Norm: Five ‘out there’ Activity Ideas for your Family
It’s holiday time again and you’re starting to put together the activities you have always enjoyed as a family. But let’s face it; as enjoyable as they are, a day at the beach, picnic in the park or trip to the zoo are starting to get a little stale. This year, why not look at […]
10 Essential Items for your Beach Bag
If you are planning a trip to the beach this summer then you probably already know to pack the sunscreen and your sand buckets, but there are some other essential items for your beach bag that everyone needs to pack. Don’t let your beach time get ruined because you have to spend all your extra […]
Review: How the Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide changed our summer!
Summer typically means a lot of outdoor family moments in my home. Often times this leads us to be away from home more than I like; especially since mom job continues when while school is out. Not to mention the added expense of activities. The city pool is $2 per person per visit. For my […]
Game Tips For Kids + $5,000 DOLE Fruit Squish’ems “Game Day Great” Contest #GameDayGreat
Being a mom, doesn’t mean that I slave over the stove all day or do without. Oh no! While my children most definitely come first, I live for the little time savers like DOLE Fruit Squish’ems. While fresh fruits are tasty, they can turn to mush in a packed picnic or even if left in a […]