Turn any doorway into an amazing gym for the whole family with Gym1
Rare is the present you can truly get for the *whole* family. Besides trips that cost crazy amounts of money or expensive game systems or electronics that encourage only passive…
10 ideas for a perfect Bellevue family getaway this holiday season
We end up in Bellevue at least a few times a year and every single time we have a blast. Recently, Bellevue has welcomed quite a few new stores, restaurants,…
Classic design and creative play with Viking Toys
I love toys that inspire my kids to use their imaginations. So many toys these days have scripted storylines and built in backstories. I personally love it when my kids…
Seattle: Juice Press is now open in University Village
Have you heard of Juice Press before? Chances are that if you’re from the East coast, you’ve probably heard of them many times. But, here on the West coast, there…
Give the gift of history with Felicity from American Girl
It’s hard for me to picture Christmas time without American Girl. I vividly remember circling items in the American Girl catalog each year in my youth, then I remember shopping…
Meet Piper, the DIY STEM computer kit for kids
As a parent, I’m always looking for toys that aren’t *just* toys for my kids. I want toys that inspire learning, ones that will resonate with the kids, and mostly…
Seattle: get festive at Wild Waves Holiday With Lights
Wild Waves and Enchanted Village was such a huge part of my childhood, and I’m embarrassed to admit my kids have never been to either. We drive past it plenty…
Creativity For Kids and Craftivity art kits for the win
Have kids, tweens or teens you’re buying for this holiday season? Here’s a pro tip: go with the art supplies. Unless you are *absolutely positive* of what games they are…
Create an heirloom piece with PicturesOnGold.com
It’s now been four years since we surprised our oldest daughter with a heart shaped locket from PicturesOnGold.com for Christmas. Since the day she opened the locket four years ago, it…
Strictly Briks fosters creativity while taking your brick creations to new heights
My kids love LEGOs. They could play LEGO for hours and hours each day, building their own custom homes, businesses, cars, and even mini figures. I love how creative they…