I think it’s good for kids to get messy. I wholeheartedly encourage my kids to dig in the dirt, cover their hands with paint, and generally make messes. But, while there is a time and a place for getting dirty {for instance, when a bath is in the near future}, there are many times that … Read more
I go to Albertsons more often than I’d like to admit. Because it is walking distance from my daughter’s preschool and has a Starbucks conveniently located inside, there are many days that my son and I walk there just for something to do. And, I figure there are certainly worse ways to kill two hours … Read more
Recently, a big huge Step2 box containing the brand new Panda Climber landed on our doorstep. My daughter saw the box and asked incredulously, “Is that a playground for us?” and then proceeded to jump in circles with her brother yelling woohoo! for nearly 20 minutes. And, that was before we even put it together. … Read more
Do you ever find yourself feeling lost in your local toy store? Maybe it’s the fact that there are too many options or maybe it’s because half of the toys are plastic junk, but I feel like I’m in the same position every time I’m shopping for birthday presents for my kids’ friends. I certainly … Read more
Ever since I've becoming a mom, I've turned into a huge sap. We're talking crying during commercials, getting teary-eyed at the thought of leaving my daughter at preschool, saving every single scrap of artwork, and getting mushy about something as simple as a card. And, I've collected an amazing pile of cards in my 3 … Read more
It would be hard to forget the first time you lay eyes upon Moover Toys. I remember vividly the first time I spotted them in the middle of the HABA booth at the ABC Kids Show in Kentucky, surrounded by buyers and gawkers that just wanted to get up close to all this cuteness. And, … Read more
Earlier this month, I got to realize a life-long dream of mine and create a Hallmark greeting card with a group of other Seattle bloggers. Not only did we have a great group of bloggers {including Rachel from And Then, She Snapped, Kerri from The Maven of Social Media, and Sarah from The Will to … Read more
Around here, we are very ready for spring. Unfortunately, winter decided to come back after we were sure it had left for good and we’ve been left with cold temperatures and grey skies. Luckily, we have a new way to burn off energy while we’re cooped up at home with the JumpSport iBounce Kids … Read more
I will admit I have a high tolerance for cool; it just takes a lot to impress me these days. But when I heard about Fort Magic, I couldn’t help but be impressed. The kit promises “Hours & Hours of Imaginative Play with Giant Life-Size Forts” and that’s just the kind of thing that I … Read more
I’ve always loved building things, starting with basic blocks as a child, then moving on to models of buildings, planes and cars. After that came remote control cars, then as I grew older I started working on real cars, electronics, and construction projects. It’s pretty amazing to see such a straight connection through all these … Read more