Why I’m aiming for a good enough holiday… By Lorien Van Ness I love the holidays: special foods, special friends, special projects. I love making the magic happen for my family, but I have a love-hate relationship with all the expectation. On the one hand the anticipation of the holidays is fun, [...]Continue Reading
The Connection Not Perfection Guide to “Kid Dates”
Easy Ways to Make One-on-One Time With Your Kids Possible Many people, when they think of having connection time with their kids, think of taking their kids on special outings. This can be a great way to connect; spending a longer period of time one on one with your child—having a kid date—can be [...]Continue Reading
Best Snowsuits for Kids (warm enough for snow play all day!)
As kids get older it's easier to send them out doors in the cold and snowy weather to play for long stretches... if you have the right snow gear. A good snowsuit can be the difference between drinking a warm beverage in it's entirety while watching the kids romp and play from the window, and [...]Continue Reading
Best Winter Boots for Kids (cozy toes for even the pickiest of snow steppers)
We've rounded up the top rated winter boots for kids and listed which are best for wet and muddy weather, everyday winter play or heavy duty snow stomping. In our list you'll find the best pair of winter boots for your kids whether they're going to be wearing them to school each day, or using them [...]Continue Reading
Best Mittens for Toddlers
If you're looking for toddler mittens that really work, you're in the right place. We've got a list of our favorites with reviews that detail the ease of putting on, likeliness to stay on, warmth and waterproofing. Want to save time and go for the crowd favorite? Our Top Pick for Toddler Mittens [...]Continue Reading
Gifts and Toys for 12 Year Olds and Up
I love picking out gifts for the children in my life, but, as kids enter into adolescence picking out gifts gets a little trickier. How tweens play begins to change, the kinds of toys they play with change. Some are in a hurry to be teens and long for more grown up gifts, while others still enjoy [...]Continue Reading
