Home Depot Kids Workshops are fun and educational #DigIn

home depot kids-workshop

We are a family that does our projects ourselves…we always DIY.  I think we’ve hired someone to do things exactly three times since we purchased our first home.  Naturally, our kids want to help and be part of our projects, but sometimes those projects just aren’t suitable for little ones to be helping.  We try Continue Reading …

The kids may leave your phone and tablet alone with the MG! (Giveaway)

play mg android based gaming device giveaway

Attention parents! You may get your smartphone back- without having to get your kid their own!  Play MG (M=More G=Game) is an Android based gaming system designed for young people under the age of 18. It’s got a nice-sized 4 inch touchscreen and over 60,000 apps to choose from.  Kids can use their own money Continue Reading …

The Children’s Place Superstar Model Search- have you entered? Have you voted?

childrens place kids model search

Calling all aspiring – and adorable – models. The Children’s Place is launching its second annual model search this fall to discover its next superstar. Does your little star shine for the camera? Submit a photo of your handsome little man or darling little girl, and he or she just might win a starring role Continue Reading …

Kidorable Hooded Towels (Discount & Giveaway)

kidorable fairy towel

My kids have kind of outgrown all of our fun towels.  It’s kind of sad, for me.  I know they will grow older, but can’t they have fun and be super cute while growing older?  I was happy to see Kidorable’s current Hooded Towel promotion.  Adorable and FUN towels that are big enough even for my Continue Reading …

5 Things I Never Thought I’d Say

lobster tank

There are many phrases parents don’t expect to utter until they have children….here are a few of my current faves!  Parenting sure is fun sometimes! 1. Please don’t cut the cat’s hair…your sister’s hair… the dog’s hair…mommy’s hair…. 2. Please don’t put stickers on your penis. 3.Please don’t feed the cat waffles. 4. Please don’t feed the Continue Reading …

Yoplait Trix Yogurt Offers Healthy Snack Options for Kids

yoplait trix yogurt

We try very hard to offer healthy snack options for our children.  I’ve struggled with weight my whole life, and I’m trying to instill healthy habits from an early age in the hopes that my children don’t follow this particular set of footprints of mine.  One of the things I’m thrilled that my children love Continue Reading …

Teach kids about money and finances with Tykoon #MoneySmartKid

Tykoon app for kids and money

My kids are getting to the age where they want to buy their own “stuff.”  Maybe it’s something I won’t spend my money on, or maybe it’s something they really want and it’s not birthday or Christmas time- my husband and I decided that we’d let them start having opportunities to earn some money in Continue Reading …

I like to call this one, WHAT was she thinking? (Wordless Wednesday)

the things kids do

Sometimes, as a parent, you really just have to sit there and wonder what on earth could possibly be going through their heads.  This is what our 6.5 year old came down to get help with at 9:30 on Sunday night. 45 minutes it took me, to get that mess undone.   What have YOUR Continue Reading …

Playtime is tons of fun with Nickelodeon’s Floam & Gak!

nickelodeon gak

I remember babysitting my nieces and nephews all through the 1990s and playing with Floam and Gak from Nickelodeon.  It was crazy fun, the kids loved it, we all enjoyed it, and now, Nickelodeon’s Floam and Gak are back…  and they’re better than ever! Completely reformulated to make playtime and clean-up a cinch for a Continue Reading …

Happy Nappers Deal for only $8.95!

happy-nappers-dog

Do you know the Happy Nappers jingle? My youngest son does. And I was totally going to sing it for you here but I can’t remember it. Sadness! But don’t worry, I’ve got an awesome deal for you instead. Amazon has Happy Nappers on sale starting at only $8.95! Don’t forget, Amazon prices can change Continue Reading …