Fall is definitely my favorite season. It’s full of vibrant colors, delectable smells and exciting activities and events. Fall is also full of opportunities to learn and grow. Every trip to the farm, every apple pie you bake and even every time your child puts on a costume is a teachable moment. Children long to … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Play Visions provided us with the Sands Alive Glow in exchange for an honest review. A sensory toy that has been populating shelves of our favorite toy stores, Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn, was reviewed by us last year. A new addition to the collection is Sands Alive Glow which is an … [Read more…]
Mommy University received the Foam Paint Bottles from Roylco in exchange for an honest review. Children learn best through play. Exposing them to multiple sensory activities has many benefits which is why we enjoyed Roylco’s Foam Paint Bottles. Primarily designed as an art toy, the Foam Paint Bottles contains colored soap which can be used … [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…]
According to the calendar it has been spring for a little while now, but it is still light jackets and hot coffee for those of us in the Garden State. It is a traditional time for birds chirping, gardening, baseball, and the beginning of sitting outside in the warm rays of the sun. Since the … [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 were provided the Splish Splash Sink and Stove in exchange for our honest review. This post also contains an affiliate link. We all know that kids love to play, but teaching them to clean is a whole other story. What if I told you there was a toy that teaches kids … [Read more…]
Living in New Jersey means winters are COLD! The past several years, they have been extremely cold which often translates into days trapped inside our homes. This can be very challenging when your children have not yet developed the ability to entertain themselves. As a parent of 2 kids under the age of 4, I … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I was provided the Wubble Bubble Ball at no cost along with additional compensation in exchange for my honest review. Kids are fascinated with bubbles. They love making them, running after them and seeing how long they can last before popping. What if I told you there was a toy that was … [Read more…]
I admit it, I love Halloween. Ever since my son was born, I began thinking about Halloween costumes (he was Yoda that year). As soon as my daughter arrived, she was unfortunately subject to the same torture. I love the scary movies on the television. I love looking at the creative costumes and I love … [Read more…]