Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [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…]
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…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Dino X Team T. Rex Dino Dig in exchange for our honest review. My son is approaching four years old and his love of dinosaurs began a few months ago. I love that he is interested in dinosaurs because he is developing an appreciation for science and nature! … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided this toy in exchange for our honest review. Kids love putting things together, taking them apart and then putting them back together again. It’s how kids learn, by engaging all their senses in an interactive learning experience. That is exactly what The Amazing Squishy T. Rex from SmartLab offers. … [Read more…]
It’s a superhero, it’s a king, no wait, its an astronaut! Those are not usually the phrases you hear when you see your child play with a building toy, but that is not the case with Brackitz. We were first introduced to Brackitz at Toy Fair NY 2015. We were definitely intrigued so when we … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Gear Works Dinosaur in exchange for our honest review. This post also contains an affiliate link. Little Tikes puts together quality toys that stimulate young children’s imagination. Dinosaurs spinning around a volcano may appear like a simple toy; however as your children attach the different gears to the volcano, … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received Crayola chalk in exchange for our honest opinion. Affiliate links are also included. I introduced my kids to sidewalk chalk as soon as their little hands were able to hold it. They loved scribbling, writing and tracing using a variety of colors. Little did they know that they were building … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided with a Little Tikes Sizzle and Serve Grill in exchange for our honest review. I have always been a big fan of Little Tikes toys. They are easy to put together, durable and, of course, fun to play with. But did you know that they offer amazing developmental and … [Read more…]
“I can never stand still. I must explore and experiment.” These are the words of the infamous Walt Disney. Kids love to explore and learn about the world around them. They want to use all their senses to understand how and why things work. To me, this is the essence of the STEM movement. STEM … [Read more…]