Leanne, Author at Rave & Review

Retro fun with the new American Girl Lanes

The new American Girl Lanes Bowling Alley is simply good old fashioned fun with a high-tech twist. We’ve gone absolutely crazy for this *fully functional* doll-sized bowling alley this summer and the kids have spent so may hours playing – with or without their American Girl dolls.

Let Blipbox by Playtime Engineering inspire your own little DJ

The Blipblox by Playtime Engineering is a fully functional synthesizer designed for kids {and kids at heart} that allows little ones as young as 3 to create new and exciting sounds without the complexity and fragility of a traditional synthesizer. The Blipblox instead makes synthesizers fun, easy, and safe for all ages, inspiring them to create music without all the rules.

Are 4DX movies worth it?

Since we’ve been talking about 4DX movies a lot, I’ve gotten tons of questions about whether or not the 4DX experience is worth it. I get it. The cost of 4DX is higher than a traditional movie, which can already be pricey. We break down it down for you and tell you what you can expect.

Summertime magic with Creativity for Kids

If I was giving this summer a name, it would most definitely be the summer of magic. All things Harry Potter are huge in our house, the kids spend their time creating magic potions, and everything we do is looked at through a lens of magic. It makes perfect sense that the kids should also be growing their own magic beans and creating a magic unicorn land with the help of Faber-Castell, right?

Slime-making fun with WeCool

When the slime craze first started, I had no idea how big it would get. I guess I assumed that once everyone had made slime a few times, it would lose its novelty. Oh boy, was I wrong. This is the look I got when we tried out some slime-making fun with WeCool. The … Read more

Come join the fun at the new Xfinity store in Bellevue, WA this summer

The new Xfinity store at Bellevue Square grand opening celebration, Shark Week event, and Mariners meet and greet are on the calendar! Check out what days to stop into the new Bellevue store to join the fun!

Matching Girls Monday – matching mother and daughter dresses

Looking for matching mother and daughter dresses? Check out JC Penney for a great selection of styles and fabrics to fit whatever your style is.

Immerse yourself in the movie with 4DX screenings

After having watched a movie now in 4DX, the world of theaters is forever changed for me. Even after having read the press releases about 4DX movies, I still didn’t fully grasp what it truly was until I got to experience one for myself this weekend with the release of “Toy Story 4”. We sat … Read more

Explore, engage, and experience the new Xfinity store at Bellevue Square, WA

The new Xfinity store is now open at Bellevue Square! This new store offers a truly unique experience, inviting customers to explore their products, interact with the brand, and learn about what’s new with all the latest Xfinity products and services. We got to preview it last week and we loved how it changes the ways you can connect with the Xfinity brand into a more immersive experience that is anything but yet another errand to run.

See The Secret Life of Pets 2 in theaters now

As a society, we’ve long been obsessed with the idea of figuring out what our pets are thinking and why they do the things they do, which is why movies that feature talking animals are always such a hit. This is especially true with the release of The Secret Life of Pets a few years back, which was quickly a favorite with my kiddos. So, to say that they were excited about the new Secret Life of Pets 2 that is out in theaters now is an understatement.