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 […]
Choosing the Best Practical Holiday Gifts for Kids
We’re all looking for great gifts this holiday season! But a plethora of “hot” toys under the tree may not be exactly what your child needs. I’m sharing tons of kid friendly, non-toy gifts for toddlers, kids and teens. These are practical holiday gifts for kids that they will totally LOVE! I’ve got something here for […]
The Importance of Free Time and Benefits of Imaginative Play
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PlayWithPlaymobil #CollectiveBias How important is imaginative play? Many kids, even very young ones are over-scheduled and stressed out. Little kids are expected to sit in their chairs, follow rules and play nicely with friends at school. Then when […]
Simple Ways to Connect With Your Kids This Fall
So much of the fall season is focused on Halloween. But there’s so much more to the season than just that single day! I’m sharing some sweetly simple ways to connect with your kids this fall and tips on staying healthy well into winter. This is a sponsored post in partnership with CATALO and The […]
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 […]