Toys & Games

JumpSport Elite Trampoline {Review}

Trampoline picture - mama Lily Jonathan and Ali
Fun fact: just like blowing bubbles or skipping through a park, I firmly believe it is impossible to jump and bounce on a trampoline without smiling. While I don’t have any scientific proof this is true, I remain 100% convinced this is a fact and could show you hundreds of pictures of us bouncing on our JumpSport Trampoline over the last few weeks as “evidence”. Just the thought of someone frowning and grumpy on a trampoline makes me laugh.

As for me, I think I have a genetic disposition that causes me to giggle uncontrollably as soon as I set foot on our JumpSport trampoline. I say this is genetic, because every single person with a blood relation to me has the same trait, including my siblings, cousins, and my two adorable kiddos. Maybe this is why they beg to bounce daily and why we’ve spent most of our summer thus far on our trampoline. 

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A Special Delivery from JC Toys Dolls

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My First Crayola art supplies

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Shop Smart with Project PlaySmart

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Gorgeous wooden Moover Toys have won our hearts

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JumpSport iBounce Kids Trampoline

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

Fort Magic Building Kit: Best Way to Spend a Rainy Spring Day

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Eitech/Teifoc Building Sets

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

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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