Are we there yet? Are we there yet? If you have taken a road trip…wait, who am I kidding? If you have been in the car with a child for any length of time then you have been asked that question. Since my husband and I love taking road trips with the kids, I continue … [Read more…]
We are HUGE fans of Tiggly in my house and at Mommy University. We bring our Tiggly Shapes and Counts on every road trip (short or long), and my kids play Tiggly Chef almost every day. I have always found their games to be a wonderful way to help kids learn and grow while also … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Giant Slide Bouncer from Little Tikes in exchange for our honest review. Let your kids run, jump, climb, explore and pretend. For play is the greatest form of learning! Kids love to jump, climb, slide and play! They are full of energy which needs to be released in … [Read more…]
Get outside and get active this spring and summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided with the Ideal My First Magic Set in exchange for our honest review. My 6-year-old has recently become fascinated with the world of magic. He loves learning magic tricks and making up his own. What I love is how much magic has helped him grow and learn! To help … [Read more…]
As a kid, I remember having the infamous turtle sandbox. I loved playing in it with my sister and making fun sand castles and burying toys. What I didn’t know was that I was building and enhancing developmental and academic skills that would help lead to my future success in school! In my article listing … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided Lean to Turn Scooter by Little Tikes in exchange for our honest review. While I don’t follow all parenting trends or beliefs, I do enjoy examining the possible reasons why one toy, for example, becomes popular. My first clue that scooters are beneficial to young children is when I … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Little Tikes Treasure Hunt Sand and Water Table in exchange for our honest review. As soon as the weather gets warmer and the sun comes out, my boys ask to play with their sandbox and water table. These sensory based activities offer so many opportunities for learning through play … [Read more…]
There are fun toys and there are educational toys and when the two intersect endless possibilities occur. Safari Ltd. produces Toobs which are miniature figurines organized into tube shaped containers by theme. You might have noticed that I use Toobs frequently in my sensory bins; however, there are many ways these toys can be maximized for … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Ball Blast Bouncer from Alex Brands in exchange for our honest review. Throw, bounce, catch! There is so much fun to be had with the Scientific Explorer Ball Blast Bouncer kit from Alex Brands, but the REAL fun starts with making them. That’s right! You and your kids can … [Read more…]