Leanne There is really nothing more magical than children at Christmastime – that is except for a child who has their own special Elf to share the season with. From the moment our Magic Elf arrived from the North Pole, I knew he was going to be a very welcome house guest this holiday season… and … Read more
Ultimate Gift Guide: Day 14 Have you heard of the MICHE Bag? I remember the first time I heard of them I was in labor with my second child and the commercial for Miche Bags came on. Although I remember thinking “those do look like cute designer handbags”, I was also a little … uh, … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 13 Both of my kids are "hat kids" and have been since birth. This is partly because they just look so darn cute in them and partly because I realized quickly that hats are one of the cutest and most affordable accessories you can buy, as well as one of … Read more
Moving your child from one car seat to the next is a very big deal and one that we don’t take lightly. When shopping for a booster seat there were a few things we were looking for, the first of which was versatility, adjusting to fit a wide range of sizes so it could grow … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 11 When I was young, all the kids in my neighborhood got together and created an impressive inter-city transportation system that we spent all summer perfecting. We had a series of two lane roads, one highway, and even a "country road" that led us around our made up city. Included … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 10 There are certain things that I firmly believe you should buy top-of-the-line and knives are absolutely on that list. Not only do they make food prep so much easier, it also makes the time spent in the kitchen so much more enjoyable. Since this time of year we all … Read more
Ultimate Holiday GIft Guide: Day 7 It seems like everyone around me is having babies right now, so it’s perfect timing that I have just found the perfect present for new babies. That present is the Personalized Baby Block from Craft-E-Family which is just the right amount of sentimental keepsake paired with classic good looks, … Read more
This past Saturday was a big day for us at Rave Central. As we made our way through Seattle to the Yo Gabba Gabba Live show, we made a really special stop on 85th Street in Greenwood. This stop was at Top Ten Toys, one of that many stores near us participating in Neighborhood Toy … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 6 If I were listing off educational toys for children, I would put dolls way up at the top. I know most people don't think of baby dolls in terms of educational or learning toys, but I certainly do. There are so many things that playing with dolls teaches young … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 5 I know I’m not alone in noticing that toys these days are getting cheaper and cheaper. This is why we are doing what many of you out there are and looking toward classic toys and gifts this holiday season. When I think of high quality and classic toys, I … Read more