Ever since I was pregnant with my son in 2010, my then two year old daughter has insisted that she had a baby in her belly as well. As a result, we’ve talked a whole lot about newborns. Then, when my sister was pregnant and recently had my newborn nephew, it became a very hot … Read more
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
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
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
One of the greatest things about childhood is the sense of wonder kids have for the world around them. Creating make believe kingdoms and lands far, far away is an important part of learning who we are and how we fit on this Earth, but it’s also the best way to watch their imaginations at … Read more
Open ended and imaginative play is paramount in our house. When shopping for toys we search out toys that inspire creativity and learning, and that search always leads us to Magic Cabin. I’ve talked before about my love affair with Magic Cabin’s wide assortment of toys that grow with your kids, and once again I’m … Read more