Being from the Pacific Northwest means that many spring days are spent inside waiting for the rain to pass. Although I would have plenty to keep me busy should I be rained in for the week, kids and toddlers are another story entirely. For them, the best way to spend an indoor day is to … Read more
It's no secret that kids love to see their own names, which is why my siblings and I were known for hand presonalizing a variety of other people's belongings growing up. Maybe this stems from the fact that there were 5 of us and we were always bickering over whose stuff was whose whenever the … Read more
I resolve to… buy toys that grow When you’re talking classic toys that grow with your children, you are most certainly talking about HearthSong. They have one of the most amazing selections of toys that inspire the type of child’s play we all want for our kids and last for years instead of seasons. Whether … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 45 There are many things children outgrow very fast in the first few years of life, such as clothes, shoes, and baby toys, but I really believe that there are some things that should last for years. For instance, ride on toys. In just a short amount of time our … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 43 A little over a month ago I caught an Ellen DeGeneres show and was laughing as her audience members played a game that involved contestants holding various colored rings with different parts of their bodies. Much like the beloved Twister floor game of my youth, the game required contestants … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 40 Do you have a husband who's gorgeous and strapping but has a tendency to be a little bit geeky? You can admit it, you did just call him strapping. Even guys with only a slight inclination towards geekiness have a tendency to swoon over the ThinkGeek catalog for hours … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 36 This past year has been all about saving money, which means that we really only go shopping when we have a huge coupon or when we’re headed to a discount store. Because of this, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have been my main source of new clothing purchases and gifts … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 35 Many of you will remember when my two year old got her own apartment this last summer. Well, it turns out that living on your own is expensive, because it appears my little one has also gotten herself a job. In fact, I think she’s working overtime these days … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 30 Riding a two-wheeler is a huge milestone in a child’s life and one that puts fear into the hearts of most parents. That’s why we do crazy things like keep them on tricycles for longer than we should and adding training wheels to their big bikes. My husband even … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 23 A lot of parents struggle with how to instill a sense of compassion and philanthropy in their kids, and I am no exception. Of course you can lead by example, but there is something to be said for being able to provide age-appropriate examples as well. This is why … Read more