Eitech 50th Anniversary Space Needle Building Kit {Review}
Remember last year when we raved about the Eitech Classic Construction Vehicles Set? Not only do we still love it and look forward to building with it every chance we…
American Girl Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Every year I look forward to reading holiday gift guides as much as I look forward to creating one. I love reading about what others are excited about this year,…
Zometool Building Sets: where science and art meet
It’s a rare activity that keeps a 4-year-old, 12-year-old and 30-{something}-year-old entertained for hours, but I think I’ve finally hit on the holy grail of all ageless activities – building…
PlanToys Love {Plan City Car Repair & Service Station Review}
My son almost always has a car in his hand, and that goes for all waking and sleeping hours. For the past year, everything has been all about “vrooms”, and…
Holiday Prep Made Easy with Robert Welch Signature Series
A few weeks ago I got to go see chef Tom Douglas speak in Seattle and prepare a holiday meal. Watching him slice and dice all the ingredients was mesmerizing…
Our Magical Holiday Tradition Continues with Elf Magic
This week, the kids got a surprise when they found our Elf Magic elf, Ryan, sleeping outside in the milk delivery bin. Although they knew he would be coming to…
Vacu Vin Barbecue Cooler and Cool Plate {Review}
With Thanksgiving a mere days away, I know many of you are putting the finishing touches on your menu and getting all ready to celebrate the holidays the way it…
LINCOLN Arrives in Theaters Today
Last week we got to have a Seattle date to see a film I have been excited about for months, the new Steven Spielberg film, LINCOLN. As an avid Lincoln…
Barbie ZipBin Dream House Toy Box and Playmat {Review}
Recently, my daughter has gotten very into Barbies. Maybe this is because my mom just cleaned out her house and gave us all the ratty-haired dolls my sister and I…
BRAVE on Blu-ray and DVD Today
Sometimes when I’m snuggling with my daughter, she will put her hands on both cheeks, look into my eyes and say, “I never, ever want to turn you to a…