family friendly reviews, giveaways & bargains
Department stores are putting up their holiday decorations which means that it is time start thinking about your holiday gift list! Long ago before kids, I used to have all my Christmas shopping done by Halloween. I always loved hand picking a personal item that would be significant to the recipient. I no longer have the luxury of perusing Continue Reading …
One of my family's favorite things to do together is cook…bake…even make playdoh together. My kids love to make things “from scrap” and have all loved taking part, even as little one year olds barely able to stand on a chair to hold a spoon. It's not always perfect, and it's definitely always messy, and Continue Reading …
My son is kind of obsessed with superheros. As are most of his friends. The current focus of the superhero obsession is Spider-Man. We eat, sleep and breathe Spidey. My son has literally worn two Spidey costumes until they fell apart, and is fast doing the same with a third. I don’t mind- especially when Continue Reading …
Tink and her fairy pals are back and venturing out further than ever before- over the river to the Winter Woods- in The Secret of the Wings! There's a lot of excitement as usual but when Tink can't bear to not see the Winter Woods, she finds her wings sparkling, glowing…and she finds herself in Continue Reading …
I don't do much without having had my coffee first these days. Lately, my little treat has been some International Delight in my coffee. I'm loving all of the fun flavors, and the variety they bring to my coffee. So delicious. Maybe too delicious. One thing i love to do when I have some coffee Continue Reading …
My toy room has been in desperate need of some organization. I always like to reevaluate my toy situation this time of year in preparation for the holidays. Out with the old and in with the new kind of thing. My philosophy is that every toy must have a place to live. Otherwise chaos ensues! Continue Reading …
ET has always been one of my favorite movies. It was one of my mom's, too. It's actually got my favorite movie scene of all time- when Gertie goes running screaming through the closet, arms up high- and ET follows suit- I don't know why but I just LOVE that scene! Now I can play Continue Reading …
A few weeks ago Whole Foods Market sent me a $100 gift card and asked me to take their Value Challenge to feed my family for a week. I was, to say the least, skeptical. I didn't think I'd come anywhere close to feeding my family of 5 for a week- but several days later, after a Continue Reading …
Hidden Valley's Lunch Break for Kids national fundraiser (October 15-19) highlights ways for parents and kids to come together with chefs and schools to learn more about how simple, good food can make healthier bodies and stronger family connections. One way we can help our kids have healthy bodies is by sending healthy snacks to Continue Reading …
The newest members of the HexBug family arrived at our door and put a huge smile on my son’s face. We have other HexBugs but the HexBug Warriors Battling Robots come with a battle arena, interchangeable mechanical weapons and armor to outmaneuver the rivals. The set, which is for ages 6 and up, has Continue Reading …
