Leanne Get Out And PLAY Event – Day 15 My family is completely unable to get in a pool without it becoming some sort of game. How many times can we toss the ball back and forth before it falls in the water? Anyone down for a noodle race? Wanna play pool football? Because of our … Read more
Get Out and PLAY – Day 14 Getting our kids excited about the great outdoors is something that is a huge priority for us. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, and miles of forests to explore, enjoying nature is just a way of life here in the Pacific Northwest. However, loving the great outdoors isn’t easy if … Read more
Get Out and PLAY – Day 12 Safety is something we don’t take lightly here at Rave Central. This is why we have been RECARO fans long before we ever had kids. Long hailed as the leader in premium factory and aftermarket seats and used in racing cars throughout the world, RECARO has made seats … Read more
Here in the Northwest we got a bit of a late start on spring, but the upside of this is its meant we have been given more time to spring clean and get ready for the approaching warm weather. Unlike most people, I look forward to Spring-cleaning each year. It’s a sense of relief and … Read more
Many of you don’t know this, but the first place my husband and I moved into didn’t have a kitchen (say what?!) Yes, it’s true, back in 2000 we rented the basement of a larger house and although we *technically* shared the kitchen with our upstairs neighbors, we didn’t do a whole lot of cooking … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 8 With warm weather and outdoor adventures on the horizon, we’ve been talking a lot about the best gear for parents and kids. But, you can’t talk playing hard without talking about safety, so I am excited to introduce you to our newest rave-worthy product to keep you … Read more
Every once in a while I find a toy that is so perfect that I just can't help but covet it for my little ones. This would be a toy that combines clever design, good play value, and high quality parts as well as being fun to play with, which means it is bound to … Read more
A girl after my own heart, my daughter likes nothing better than a good art project. Close second on her list of loves would be jewelry, so of course I was excited when I heard about the Snap Fashion Jewelry Studio from Smart Lab that would allow us to easily create our own custom rings, … Read more
Know someone who is getting married or having a baby? Of course you do! If you’re like me, you are constantly looking for a gift for those big life events that is sweet and sentimental yet still remains classy and sophisticated enough to give to acquaintances as well as close friends and family. Of course, … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 7 I used to think that blankets were kind of boring. Really, what is there to rave about a piece of fabric and some trim? It turns out I just needed to find Twirls and Twigs, the makers of some of the most uniquely adorable children’s clothing anywhere, … Read more