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Celebrate your summer birthdays at Chuck E. Cheese’s

Chuck E Cheese's lay flat

Take the stress out of planning and hosting a summer birthday party by moving it indoors to a place that specializes in parties. No worries about inclement weather, sweltering temperatures, or fighting off crowds to claim a spot in a busy park or beach. Chuck E. Cheese’s offers good old air conditioned fun and has everything you need to make your kiddo feel like a star on their special day, all without adding extra stress to your to-do list.

Comcast Internet Essentials: low-cost internet and tech resources for even more families

Comcast Internet Essentials Back to School Events - Jacksonville

You probably remember how much we love the Internet Essentials program, right? I love that it is helping close the digital divide by providing low cost internet and technology resources to families in need. But, now I love it ever more now that Comcast is expanding the eligibility for Internet Essentials to include all qualified low-income households in Washington state. 

Retro fun with the new American Girl Lanes

Bowling Alley with Kids 2 RR

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

Blipblox playing sisters

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?

4DX sign

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

Magic bean plant with 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

Glitzi slime stretching

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

Immerse yourself in the movie with 4DX screenings

4DX theater in Seattle

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