Art with kids is so much fun… and so messy! Good messy though, right? Art is one of my kid’s favorite activities and we have the crayons and paint out all of the time. Creativity is a skill to encourage and facilitate in children. And you can do…
Encouraging your toddler’s imagination is so important. In their early years kid’s brains are growing and developing at a very rapid pace, and everything you do from simply talking to them, to going on walks, to playing games help their brains make connections. The more you do with…
With a household of boys – one thing I know is what toys boys love! We’ve tried so many different toys, but there are a few toys that are always a fit an essentials if you have a home full of boys. 5 Toys for Boys They’ll Love!…
Summer is a time when we pack up the family and hit the road. Sometimes we visit family, or hit a theme park, but wherever we go, we end up spending a ton of time in the car. With 5 kids, I’ve taken plenty of road trips, in…
A few weeks ago, I took my son to a train park in Scottsdale, Arizona. Let me tell you, he had the time of his life and has been all “choo-choo” talk ever since! Since visiting the train park, my son constantly looks for “choo-choos” out the car…
I received a Doll Shona in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. The other night my daughter Harley (4) decided she was going on a trip. She grabbed some essentials like her bathing suit, some mismatched clothing and some books. She found a plastic shopping…
I received play tent in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. My girl’s love making tents around the house. They use blankets, chairs and whatever they can get their hands on. Their tent becomes a house, a store, or a cabin in the woods. I…
I received HearthSong’s Mini Trampoline in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. My 18 month old son is full of energy; sometimes it seems like he never stops moving. Whether he’s dancing, throwing balls, running, or jumping, this kid’s energy switch is always on. Finding…
I received an Imagine I Can magnetic play set in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. Kids need creative play time. I think there is something so magical about sitting back and watching a child’s imagination at work. I love to hear the tales my…
I received Fast Fish and Bad to the Blade Hot Wheels Mega Bloks in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. “Vroom, vroom, beep beep, CRASH” such phrases are commonly heard around my house when my son plays with his cars. Growing up in a house…
I received eKids products in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. I remember when I was a kid we had this little tape player that had a microphone on it. We used to pop in our favorite tape and sing our hearts out. We used…
I received Chuggington Track sets in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. I have professed my sons love for trains to our readers time and time again. We eat, sleep, and breathe trains at our house. I literally spend hours a day on the floor…