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…]
In full disclosure, we were provided IQ Candy in exchange for our honest review. An Amazon affiliate link is also included. I have already begun imagining all the summer adventures that await my family. Hotels have been booked and maps are getting Googled for long day trips. We don’t pack a lot of toys to … [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…]
Patterns, Colors, Shapes, Oh My! Have you ever wondered how you can teach the importance of math through flowers and nature? Well, today is your lucky day. As we all know, math surrounds us in everyday life. What’s harder to figure out is how to connect all that math to something that is understandable to … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Dig and Discover Set from Green Toys in exchange for our honest review. My boys love going on nature walks and creating scavenger hunts. They love collecting things such as sticks, rocks and flowers. With their love of nature growing each day, I wanted to find a toy that … [Read more…]
Mommy University received the Indoor Gardening Kit from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. One of my favorite memories in childhood is attempting to grow beans in Kindergarten. There is a power when you are the one responsible for watering and caring for this little seed and watching it develop into a plant. There … [Read more…]
There is a proverb that says, “Just when the caterpillar thought life was over it became a butterfly.” There has always been a fascination with butterflies by artists, poets, and gardeners. In fact, there are some that grow gardens specifically designed to attract them. Part of our fascination stems from the fact that they begin … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Mommy University received the Watering Can from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. Gardening does not require many tools or gadgets. The most basic tool is the essential watering can. In fact, it is iconic. In the dead heat of the summer, flowers thirst for water and a watering can becomes … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the SmartLab Greenhouse in exchange for our honest review. Each year I tell myself that I will start gardening. Yet each year passes without a single seed planted. As my kids get older, I see their interest in gardening unfold so I knew it was time. Since I have … [Read more…]