You’ve carefully budgeted your Christmas shopping and then you remember…you didn’t buy anything for the STOCKINGS! (Or is that just me?) Depending on how well you “stuff the stocking”, this could be a very expensive endeavor! Here are some last-minute practical and inexpensive Disney stocking stuffers that won’t compromise your budget. Please note that this […]
Gift Guide – 100 Best Books for Kids of All Ages
Books are the BEST gifts! I love giving books and I love when my kids receive books. Encouraging reading is one of the best things we can do for our children. Whether you are gifting a book for the holidays or supplying the kids with summer reading material, these are some of the BEST books […]
Brain Building Toys for Toddlers
With four kids in our small home, we’ve had to limit toys to reduce clutter. As a rule I tend to gravitate towards open-ended toys that can be played with by a wide age range. Brain-building toys that encourage creativity are best! I recently had the chance to review the People Blocks Zoo Animals set […]
Everything You Need to Know About Your Kid’s First Dance Class
Maybe you took a dance class as a kid? Or your child can’t stop dancing when the music starts? And of course the thought of your daughter in a pink tutu makes your heart leap! Just about every child will bust out a move when they hear the beat kick in. But how do you […]
Choosing Halloween Costumes for Babies and Toddlers
Each year when the fall season rolls around, I look forward to three things. Cooler temperatures, fall festivities and planning my kid’s Halloween costumes! Figuring out Halloween costumes for babies or toddlers is my favorite. As a parent, you’re in charge of coming up with the baby costume for Halloween, head to toe. But there […]
16 Ways to Surprise Your Kids (and Tips for When a Surprise Goes Bad)
SURPRISE!! You’re plotting and planning out the perfect way to surprise your kids. Maybe it’s a surprise party with all his friends for a milestone birthday. Or you’re surprising a kid with their first cell phone. I bet it’s a surprise Disney vacation!! That’s always fun, right? Ehh, maybe? Kids can be surprisingly sensitive and emotional […]