Holiday shopping is truly one of my most favorite things to do. I don't find it stressful, I love the thought of seeing my kids on Christmas morning opening up their presents, the joy on their faces while sitting among all the wrapping paper. If you are like me you have been collecting gifts and ideas for months, can't remember what you have and what you don't plus one child has way more than ...
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Fresh Picks: Holiday Gifts for Kids
The stocking are hung, the lists are written and the Elf has arrived. Now all the is left to do is shop, wrap and celebrate!! It's the Holiday Season and my kids are already asking and asking and asking for more and more and more. I can't keep up with their wants but I do know what they need, what they like and what they will truly use after the excitement is over. Toys that ...
Friday’s Fresh Picks: Top Retro Toys Every Kid Should Own
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links I have been working on my gift guides and it made me think of all the Cool Retro Toys from my childhood that I wish my kids had!! So many toys have evolved and my kids play My Little Pony, like I did, and Star Wars, like my husband did. Here are my picks for toys I wish were still around! Or that just make me laugh when I think of ...
VTech InnoTab MAX Giveaway
The 2014 Holiday Season is upon us and VTech is offering my readers the opportunity to win a VTech InnoTab MAX! Ihad the opportunity to review the InnoTab Max. I loved all the variety of games, apps, photos and more. Check out the full review HERE Built to grow with a child for years of learning fun, InnoTab® MAX, VTech®’s newest tablet with Android™ learning content, uniquely combines ...
VTech InnoTab Max Review
Disclosure: I was provided with a VTech InnoTab MAX in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own When Derek and Hayley were younger they loved anything that made a lot of noise, sang songs, was big/plastic/colorful and that they could ride on!! VTech toys always delivered in every aspect plus they were durable, easy to clean and typically made it through both kids!! I have ...
Lalaloopsy’s World’s Largest PJ Party AND Giveaway #LalaPJParty
Calling all Lalaloopsy fans!!! Lalaloopsy's will be hosting the World's Largest PJ Party will be held on November 15th from 7-10 ET (4-7PT). Lalaloopsy's going to attempt to break the official Guinness World Record for most slumber party participants in multiple locations. The current record is 34,000 girls. Lalaloopsy is hoping that with your help, they can smash that record! Be ...
Fab 15 Holiday Toy List PLUS #Giveaway
In the blogosphere the holiday planning starts late summer so by now I am full on consumed with holiday planning and posts. To many of you it may seem early but in my house planning early works best so that Santa is sure to please everyone! I love checking out all the hottest toys of the holiday season and this year Kmart gave me the opportunity to check out some of their FAB 15 Holiday Toys! ...
Our Generation Dolls
Disclosure: I was provided with an Our Generation Doll in order to facilitate this post but all the opinions are my own Hayley LOVES dolls. She call them her babes. Not babies, not dollies but babes. I laugh inside every time I hear her say things like "Mommy, can I bring my babes to Derek's baseball game" Recently she has seen some larger dolls and asked if she could get some "girls" I ...
October Just Got Lalaloopsified on Nick Jr.
Starting next month, Lalaloopsy on Nick Jr. will be premiering new episodes every Saturday, but in a new time slot! In addition to the new timeslot on Nick Jr. check out a few other big October Lala-nouncements: 10/4 -- To get you in the Halloween spirit, the spooky Lalaloopsy episode “Knick Knack Knock Knock," will premiere on Nick Jr. Don't miss the action as a mysterious Ghost Dog ...
Chuggington StackTrack at Target #Giveaway #ChuggatTarget
Hayley and Derek love their Chuggington StackTrack from our first review last year (see them below!) so much that we are teaming up TOMY again to promote their newest Chuggington StackTrack Brewster's Big Build Adventure Set and we are giving one away to one lucky reader!! Target is hosting a $1,000 gift card giveaway see details below! Chuggington StackTrack™, the ...
National Play-Doh Day! #PlayDohDay
There are certain things that no matter your age you can just sit down and enjoy. Play-Doh is certainly one of those activities and it's great for the entire family! From toddler to adult sitting and rolling some Play-Doh into a snake or a meatball never gets old. Last night I sat down with Derek and Hayley to make some creations for National Play-Doh Day! I told them this time we were only ...
Fun with Hasbro
Yesterday Derek started Kindergarten!! I am so emotional about it all while being extremely proud of the little boy he is becoming. It's been so amazing to watch all the aspects of his life changing. Even the way he plays has been changing. Lately he wants to be challenged through play. Building bigger, learning about how things work and why. I love to be a part of his growing and ...
