My kids love our family bike rides in their trailers and front toddler seats and are dying for the day they can take off down the trail on their own. Unfortunately, they don’t have the balance or coordination necessary to send them off without training wheels, which is why we love Prince Lionheart’s line of … Read more
For me, the holidays are not complete without a bag full of little boxes from Hallmark. Growing up, we eagerly awaited our annual Hallmark ornament every December and we would speculate about what ornament we would open that year. Whether we got something in our special Hallmark theme like penguins, mice, or puppies, or whether … Read more
Tonight as we were getting ready for bed, my daughter asked if I would search all over the ocean for her if she ever got lost. After explaining that she probably wouldn’t be in the ocean, and that I can’t really swim, and that’s why I need her to stay right with me whenever we’re … Read more
The holidays will always make me think of Corolle dolls. Some of my first Christmas memories are with Corolle, and now I’m thrilled that I have been able to continue that tradition with my daughter. From all the nights spent wondering what doll Santa would bring when I was a little girl, to the days … Read more
Even though my daughter is young, she’s already got way more questions about Santa than I thought she would at this point. From asking how it’s possible that Santa travels all over the world delivering presents in one night to questioning why all the mall Santa’s look different, she’s already got the seed of doubt … Read more
When I was young, basketball was life. Us kids spent so many hours a week watching siblings play basketball at rec centers and cheering on the occasional game with the dads. Some of my favorite childhood memories are practicing layups, playing H-O-R-S-E, Around the World, and more with my parents, siblings, cousins and friends. There’s … Read more
If you told me a few years ago that I would belong to a gun-friendly family, I would have never believed you. Growing up with three sisters and one brother meant that pink and girly were hot topics and guns were almost non-existent in our world. Fast forward 20 years and most of us sisters … Read more
Remember last year when we raved about the Eitech Classic Construction Vehicles Set? Not only do we still love it and look forward to building with it every chance we get, now we’ve added to our Eitech love with the addition of the newly released Space Needle model. To commemorate the building’s 50th anniversary, Eitech … Read more
Every year I look forward to reading holiday gift guides as much as I look forward to creating one. I love reading about what others are excited about this year, finding new products, and seeing old favorites make the list. This year, I was especially excited about a very specific brand releasing their holiday picks … Read more
It’s a rare activity that keeps a 4-year-old, 12-year-old and 30-{something}-year-old entertained for hours, but I think I’ve finally hit on the holy grail of all ageless activities – building stuff. I figured this out this Thanksgiving with the help of Zometool and our holiday gatherings will now never be the same again. Thanksgiving up … Read more