Between Mom and Me - Mother and Son Journal. "For the mother and son who crave a rule-free, creative way to connect with each other." I got this mother and son journal for my 9 year old for Christmas this year and I'm really excited about it. We've just gotten started, and I think this could be a [...]Continue Reading
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The Best Alarm Clocks for Kids – encourage independence!
On the hunt for the best alarm clock for kids? When you're ready for children to take responsibility for getting themselves out of bed and ready for school in the morning, it's time they each have their own alarm clocks by their bed (instead of the mama or papa "alarm clock"). As we work on [...]Continue Reading
Best Indoor Energy Burning Toys for Active Kids
Let's bounce! Or climb or spin...anything to get in some physical activities if you've got active kids stuck indoors, right? We love outside play, but what do you do when going outside won't work? You need physical activities to keep kids happy while cooped up inside - especially with an [...]Continue Reading
Best Gifts for Dads Who Have Everything
Need a gift for dad...who has everything? I hear you! It's not that he has everything exactly, but when Father's day or Christmas rolls around, the dad in our family seems to have everything he needs, so finding a unique and practical gift for him can be challenging. I asked my husband what gifts [...]Continue Reading
Greek Mythology Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Percy Jackson
Great Gifts for Percy Jackson or Greek Mythology Fans We have big Greek Mythology fan here. Thanks to the Percy Jackson books written by Rick Riordan, my 12 year old knows more about Greek myths, and Greek monsters than most people I know. He started out reading the Percy Jackson series when he [...]Continue Reading
Skip the Junk – Creative Easter Basket Ideas
Inspire creative play and skip the junk toys that will never be used again with these creative Easter basket ideas. Easter was always my grandmother's favorite holiday. As a child her enthusiasm was infectious. She would 'ooh' and 'ahh' over the colorful eggs, making us feel like little [...]Continue Reading
