Leanne As you may know, the Yo Gabba Gabba gang was in my town last weekend. Having gone to the There's A Party In My City Yo Gabba Gabba show last year as well, I thought I knew kind of what to expect. But, let me tell you, the show completely blew away my expectations, which … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 6 Don’t you love when companies just “get it”? BigJigs is one of those companies that understands that parents these days want the best of all worlds – imagination inspiring, adorable, educational, quality-made, and extended play value toys for their kids. For 25 years BigJigs has been all the … Read more
This weekend I’m hosting my first cooking party ever. I’ve hosted potlucks before, cocktail parties, and I’ve had dinner parties, but I’ve never done anything as crazy as let my guests cook. We’ll be cooking everything from appetizers to desserts in the PTPA Winning T-Fal ActiFry and would love to have you join us virtually … Read more
I kind of feel like a celebrity when I’m visiting my local toy stores. Not only do most of the clerks know my name, they also know my kids’ names, their birthdays, and what our favorite brands are. They will let me know when they get something in they know I will love, and they … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 5 With freezing temperatures on the horizon it’s always temping to wrap up in a sweater and forget your active summer routine. This is especially true as the holidays approach and all the baked goods are there for the taking, but this is actually one of the best times … Read more
Who doesn’t want a Classic Christmas? This year we are bringing you the classic brands you grew up with as well as profiling all the newest offerings that are sure to stand the test of time for you and your family. Be sure to check back often for new additions, great discounts and giveaways on the … Read more
Remember the magic of your local toy store growing up – where kids were encouraged to play and picking out the perfect toy was as special as the toy itself? The folks at American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) do and they are inviting you to relive the magic on November 12, 2011 as toy … Read more
Holiday Gift Guide – Day 3 Being big fans of LeapFrog and their collection of education toys and software for kids, I’m sure you can imagine just how excited we were to learn that we were going to get a chance to check out and share the newest LeapFrog offerings this holiday season. As the … Read more
Did you read our last year's post about YO GABBA GABBA! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY!? If you did, you probably remember what a great time we had, how my daughter was absolutely in heaven simply being in the same room as the YGG! gang, and how it was even worth the drive south … Read more
Holiday Gift Guide – Day 2 In my busy days taking care of kids there’s really no excuse to not wear comfortable shoes. I already know I’m going to be chasing toddlers, carting bags and strollers, and walking a good deal, so there’s really not much room in the schedule for uncomfortable footwear. This is … Read more