Perplexus Puzzle Game

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 28 In our house, mazes and puzzles are a very big deal and we love the challenge of racing each other or the clock to figure them out. But, as much as we love doing mazes and puzzles on paper, they are so much more exciting when they are in … Read more

ERGObaby for the Second Time Mom

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 17 I've reviewed a lot of baby carriers in my days, but there's one that continues to get numerous emails each month.  That carrier is the ERGObaby that we reviewed back in 2009 that everyone, including us, loves. And, every single person who contacts me gets the same response: I … Read more

Magic Cabin Tree Trunk Fairy Home

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 16 It's not often that I throw out the word "magic" when describing something, but there is honestly no better description for what you will find on the pages of the Magic Cabin catalog.  The first time I ever looked through a Magic Cabin catalog I didn't even have children … Read more

Elf Magic, our new holiday tradition!

There is really nothing more magical than children at Christmastime – that is except for a child who has their own special Elf to share the season with.  From the moment our Magic Elf arrived from the North Pole, I knew he was going to be a very welcome house guest this holiday season… and … Read more

Wiggly Bridge Handmade Hats

 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 13 Both of my kids are "hat kids" and have been since birth.  This is partly because they just look so darn cute in them and partly because I realized quickly that hats are one of the cutest and most affordable accessories you can buy, as well as one of … Read more

Britax Parkway SG Belt Positioning Booster Seat

Moving your child from one car seat to the next is a very big deal and one that we don’t take lightly.  When shopping for a booster seat there were a few things we were looking for, the first of which was versatility, adjusting to fit a wide range of sizes so it could grow … Read more

Whirl Balance Scooter from Prince Lionheart

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 11 When I was young, all the kids in my neighborhood got together and created an impressive inter-city transportation system that we spent all summer perfecting.  We had a series of two lane roads, one highway, and even a "country road" that led us around our made up city.  Included … Read more

Personalized Baby Block from Craft-E-Family

Ultimate Holiday GIft Guide: Day 7  It seems like everyone around me is having babies right now, so it’s perfect timing that I have just found the perfect present for new babies.  That present is the Personalized Baby Block from Craft-E-Family which is just the right amount of sentimental keepsake paired with classic good looks, … Read more

Corolle Emma and Paul Potty Training Dolls

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 6 If I were listing off educational toys for children, I would put dolls way up at the top.  I know most people don't think of baby dolls in terms of educational or learning toys, but I certainly do.  There are so many things that playing with dolls teaches young … Read more

Buy Once, Play Forever at Maukilo

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 5 I know I’m not alone in noticing that toys these days are getting cheaper and cheaper.  This is why we are doing what many of you out there are and looking toward classic toys and gifts this holiday season.  When I think of high quality and classic toys, I … Read more