Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 22 I never went through a “wild” stage, didn’t have crazy friends, and have always been incredibly responsible, even at a very young age. Because of this, I have never played any sort of “drinking game”, and had never even heard of Beer Pong until just recently. But, … Read more
Have you seen anamalz before? We ran across these adorable bendable animals a few months back in a specialty store near us and were immediately smitten. As cute as they looked in the display, they were even more irresistible when played with. Because of their bendable limbs, they are fun to position and pose however … Read more
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
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
I resolve to… buy toys that grow When you’re talking classic toys that grow with your children, you are most certainly talking about HearthSong. They have one of the most amazing selections of toys that inspire the type of child’s play we all want for our kids and last for years instead of seasons. Whether … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 45 There are many things children outgrow very fast in the first few years of life, such as clothes, shoes, and baby toys, but I really believe that there are some things that should last for years. For instance, ride on toys. In just a short amount of time our … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 43 A little over a month ago I caught an Ellen DeGeneres show and was laughing as her audience members played a game that involved contestants holding various colored rings with different parts of their bodies. Much like the beloved Twister floor game of my youth, the game required contestants … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 40 Do you have a husband who's gorgeous and strapping but has a tendency to be a little bit geeky? You can admit it, you did just call him strapping. Even guys with only a slight inclination towards geekiness have a tendency to swoon over the ThinkGeek catalog for hours … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 35 Many of you will remember when my two year old got her own apartment this last summer. Well, it turns out that living on your own is expensive, because it appears my little one has also gotten herself a job. In fact, I think she’s working overtime these days … Read more