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
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
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 17 When I first found out I was pregnant, all I could think about was little itty bitty cuteness. But, while I was dreaming of small clothing and even tinier shoes and accessories, my husband was looking much further ahead. He had already set his heart on road … Read more
Get Out and PLAY – Day 14 Getting our kids excited about the great outdoors is something that is a huge priority for us. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, and miles of forests to explore, enjoying nature is just a way of life here in the Pacific Northwest. However, loving the great outdoors isn’t easy if … Read more
Get Out and PLAY – Day 6 As I prepared for my first little ones arrival, the items for babies and children began to fill the house. While it took some creative reorganizing and some gifting of old non-child oriented items, eventually everything found its place. So once, baby arrived I figured we were set … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 5 When I'm packing for the outdoors, I am really careful to bring good lighting for all of our activities. Nothing ruins the fun faster than running out of daylight and not having good lighting to utilize in its place. With this in mind, my husband and I … Read more
As many of you already know, one thing that can really pull an outfit together is your shoes. This is just as true with children’s shoes, and sometimes even more so. At our house, we take great pride in dressing our children up in fun outfits that really highlight their personality and style, and their … Read more
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
If you’re buying for kids and babies and haven’t heard of Tea Collection clothing and gifts before, you should definitely check them out. I had seen Tea Collection basics before in local shops and was under the impression that they only offered baby clothing. Imagine my surprise to find that not only do they have … Read more