Is your birthday kid celebrating a birthday party at home this season? My family has tons of experience with at-home parties (it’s the only kind of birthday party we throw!) With a focus on the family and the #StayHome movement in 2020, you might be wondering what to do when celebrating a birthday. With these […]
65+ Things to Do With Kids at Home
Stuck at home with the kids? Yup, me too. I have four kids (aged preschool to teen) and while I don’t want to over-schedule, I also would like to see free time spent for good. Learning, imagination, family bonding and yes, downtime to just play and relax. My fellow bloggers have shared tons of tips […]
Tips and Products for Keeping Kids Safe on Vacation
Over our spring break vacation to Monterey we lost my 5 year old son. One moment he was playing on the lonely beach in the sand with my husband. The next moment he was gone. It was the scariest ten minutes of our lives, not knowing where he was. Looking back there are a few […]
What to Wear in the Parks – Best Disney Outfits for Kids
Wondering what to wear to Disneyland? Or how to dress for Disney World? Maybe you’ve already planned your own DisneyBound outfits for your upcoming magical vacation. Now it’s time to pack up adorable Disney clothes for the kids! How can you find the best Disney outfits for kids? You’ll need outfits that are practical, comfortable […]
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 […]
Best Games and Toys for Unplugged Kids
I was at the toy store recently, perusing the aisles and looking for something my toddler daughter would enjoy. I walked out of the store empty-handed. First off, I didn’t want to buy her anything that made noise, was electronic or needed batteries. Second, so many of the toys were waaaaay too pricey for what […]