Encourage independence with one of these awesome alarm clocks. 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”). It is [...]Continue Reading
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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 active [...]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 a 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 [...]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
Top Picks – Empowering Doll Toys for Girls
Can dolls be empowering toys for girls? When they include rolls models of strength, curiosity and perseverance, we'd say yes. The dolls we've selected here are empowering toys because they give girls a way to imagine themselves doing great things. As I talk with my daughter lately (she's 5), [...]Continue Reading
