If you’re looking for Minecraft gift ideas then Minecraft Mania has probably hit your house as hard as it has hit mine. For his birthday and Christmas, my son has asked for all kinds of things from Minecraft toys to Minecraft figures, and even Minecraft clothes. Since I know we are not the only ones…
Every year when Father’s Day comes around, are you scrambling for a gift idea? Dad probably doesn’t need another tie, but if he likes the outdoors and fishing, why not put together this easy fisherman’s gift basket for him. A Father’s Day gift basket is an easy and thoughtful gift that dad is sure to…
The thing about family board games is that not many of them aren’t indeed for the entire family. Sure, Candyland is excellent, but it can be hard to find board games for 6 year olds and 7 year olds that older siblings and parents will also enjoy playing. We are a game-loving family and having…
In honor of my anniversary and trying to find the perfect 7th anniversary gift, I would like to introduce you to a tradition that my husband and I have. It all started on our first anniversary when my husband and I thought it would be fun to give each other traditional anniversary gifts each year.
As the world changes to incorporate more and more technology into our lives, STEM toys for 8-year-olds have become increasingly popular. Learning about how things work is an important life skill and can also be a lot of fun. Kids are naturally curious beings who love to know the whats, the wheres, the whos, and…
What are fractured fairy tales, you might ask? First, they are not broken. It’s just the opposite. They are familiar fairy tales that we all know and love that have been rewritten into a fairy tale parody of sorts by adding humor, satire, and/or unexpected twists. We are all familiar with old favorites like Goldilocks and…
My youngest son recently turned eight and he wants to know about alllll the things. Ever since he learned how to read he has been hungry for history, science, and odd facts. He reads nonfiction children’s books and reference books for kids almost exclusively, so when I had the opportunity to review a set of Weird…
Can you believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away? I know we all say this every year, but between selling our house and making another cross-country move, 2018 has been such a crazy year for us and it flew right by. Now, like so many of you, I am scrambling to get my…
It’s that time. You are getting everything ready for your new arrival, and your baby shower is just around the corner. You may expect that after your shower you will finally have all of the baby necessities you’ll need to take care of your new little one. But will you? You may end up inviting…
Ahh, fairy tales. The tried and true stories of our youth, and the youth before us, and the youth before that. Usually, very little changes with fairy tales . . . until it does. Over the past few years, new life has been breathed into these time-tested stories that we all know so well. From…
I can’t believe that it will be December tomorrow. I know we all say this every year, but seriously, where did this year go? It was just summer and now I’m getting ready for Christmas! I have made a lot of progress and just have my husband left to buy gifts for and stocking stuffers…
We love vintage toys in our home; we collect vintage Little People, board games, and other toys from our childhood for our kids to play with and they love them just as much as we do. We don’t stop at toys, though. We also love vintage children’s books. Like so many others, the books from…
We love discovering new books in our house so we visit the library frequently. Lately, Dub’s favorite books have been interactive books where the child is asked to do something, like tap the page three times, and on the next page, something has happened. He loves feeling like he is part of the story. Press…
I received some complimentary products from Seedles in exchange for placement in my gift guide and my honest review. While I can’t review them just yet and will have to write an updated review in the spring, I am excited to tell you about this fun and easy way to plant wildflowers in your yard….
I received a complimentary product in exchange for my honest review. As a family, one of our favorite gifts to give and receive are books. I am so glad that my kids love books and I am happy to introduce you to three new children’s books from Peter Pauper Press for the child on your…
I received a complimentary product in exchange for my honest review. This post contains affiliate links. I had a chance to review one of I See Me’s personalized children’s books for my son about three years ago and it still remains a cherished addition to my son’s library. Since the book we have is specific to…
I received a complimentary product in exchange for my honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Wooden building blocks were always one of my favorite toys and have been a favorite with our kids as well. My boys are builders so they love anything that they can build and create with. While fabulous toys, standard…
I received complimentary products in exchange for my honest review. It’s that time of year again; the kids are going back to school and we’re all geared up for learning around here. For the first time ever, I will have two kids in school this year. Dub starts Pre-K in a few weeks and we have…
With two days until Christmas Eve, have you finished all of your shopping yet? I have to admit that this year I am way behind the eight ball when it comes to my holiday shopping. Since I also have three birthdays to think about around the holiday season I usually start shopping slowly in October…
We are a house of readers. One (my husband) might even say I’m a book hoarder, but I have always felt that books are money well spent. They inspire the imagination, help you learn new things, and can be handed down to the next generation. I always give my kids a few books for birthdays and…
The teen years are so hard for gift buying. I find it a little easier to shop for girls but not only are boys a little more difficult, this age is hard in general. No longer a child that plays with toys but also not quite an adult that would appreciate kitchen gadgets. My oldest…
I received a complimentary product in exchange for my honest review. My love of Boba has been going strong for almost three years now. I started with a Boba 2G and have stayed with them as my favorite baby carrier ever since. Both my husband and I can use it with ease and our son,…
Right when that line shows up on a pregnancy test the daydreaming begins. Is it a boy or a girl? You start to wonder if it will have your hair and his eyes. Oh, and the cute baby things! You want to buy ALL the baby things! Then you start to create a baby registry, which is…
Even though they can’t read, toddlers love to look at books. These story books for toddlers will keep them engaged with gorgeous pictures and great stories. The world of books is so vast that we may miss out on a lot of great titles. Because of this I have compiled a list of books for…