toys

I received a complimentary Magformers set to review as part of my holiday gift guide and I’m excited to tell you about them! I hadn’t heard of Magformers until recently, but when I looked them up I knew my boys would love them! They have so many great sets to…

If you have kids, chances are that you have Lego building bricks. Whether you only have a few or have a big tote full, they can get everywhere. Most of us also know what it feels like to step on those blasted little building bricks. When I was asked 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…

I am not going to pretend that I’m perfect in this regard and that we don’t have any plastic toys but I am doing everything I can to reduce the amount of plastic we use in our home. Toys are the biggest culprit though I think we have fewer plastic…

You don’t have to wait until Black Friday to get a jump on your holiday shopping. There are some sales going on now to help you cross a few items off your list.  Inside are sales for kids clothing, shoes, and toys from well-known brands such as Lego, Gymboree, Melissa…

Like many parents, I have never been a fan of giving my kids lots of candy in their Easter baskets. Aside from the obvious, my kids just don’t eat it all. Sure, having a basket full of candy is fun for a day or two but then it’s forgotten and some…

I posted some gift ideas for pre-teen and teenage boys while searching for gifts for my older son. Since I also have a toddler son to buy for I found some fun items for him as well. Most of these would also be great for a girl. Some of these…

This is the time of year when many families head for the open road to visit family and friends for the holidays. While spending time with loved ones is a lot of fun, sometimes getting there can be a little stressful. We recently drove almost 2000 miles with a toddler…