Recently Barbie has become a very big deal at our house. Maybe this is because many of my old Barbie’s are making their way from Nana’s house or maybe it’s because the charm and ageless allure of Barbie is one that appeals to nearly every little girl. But, whatever the reason, I’m thrilled that Barbie … Read more
Because of how much my kiddos thirst for knowledge, I strive to make each new toy that comes into our house a learning opportunity. Whether it be empathy and understanding or science and problem solving, I find myself turning to HABA toys again and again. With heirloom quality toys that capture the true essence of … Read more
I wish someone had told me how many car seats I would eventually need to buy with two kids only two years apart in age. From infant seats to travel systems to convertible and then booster, there’s more to this car seat gig than I originally realized. But then this summer, when we finally got … Read more
With so much of our summer spent on-the-go, I’m always looking for ways I can entertain the kids easily, and hopefully infuse some learning opportunities in as well. Crayola, the same company I rely on for our arts and crafts days here at home, has made it easy to learn and play on the road … Read more
My daughter has an amazing imagination. There are numerous times she’s told me something so earnestly that I truly believed that there was a kitty on the porch or a butterfly out her window only to be told that “it’s just imaginary, mama”. But, as much as she likes to imagine real-life scenarios, she also … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you were beyond thrilled when you could finally throw away your old baby bathtub for good. I got rid of our plastic molded tub as soon as my son could handle a regular bath, happy to reclaim our bath once and for all. But, when I found out I would … Read more
My daughter is officially American Girl obsessed. Specifically, she’s obsessed with McKenna, the 2012 American Girl Doll of The Year. What started off as a “look, she’s from Seattle!” infatuation has quickly turned into full-blown adoration with McKenna and her story. Now, much of the day is spent discussing whether McKenna would wear her hair … Read more
My kiddos love swingsets and could swing all day long if I let them. Whenever we go to the park, we spend 90% of the time on the swings, and it’s always a struggle to get them to go anywhere else. We thought about adding a small swingset to our yard this year, but instead … Read more
I’ve always had a thing for rubber rain boots. Not only are they totally practical for our rainy spring and fall here in the Northwest, they are also adorable on little kiddos and, even better, they love wearing them. Because we love them so much, we have a tradition every year that we go out … Read more
Last year we were celebrating the opening of the new Seattle American Girl store, which just so happens to be minutes from our home. This year, we’re celebrating another AG Seattle first – the honor of being the official home of the 2012 American Girl Doll of the Year, McKenna. If you haven’t met McKenna … Read more