When I was a young teen my family had the opportunity to take a huge family vacation. I knew it was special, but I didn’t realize at the time just HOW incredible, to be able to pack up your family and go RV’ing across the the United States for 7 weeks.
Socket Sense Surge Protector – Review
Tired of buying expensive surge protectors, only to discover that you can only fit two of your plugs onto the strip? Sick of seeing a huge tangle of wires and plugs, with two or three surge protectors connected together behind your television?
Top Picks for DIY and Home Repair Christmas Gifts
With the year winding down and Halloween almost upon us, it’ll soon be time to think about the holiday season in general and Christmas gifts in particular. Anyone who gifts a DIY enthusiast, home repair aficionado, woodworker, or a honeydo list completer, will have zero problems coming up with something suitable.
How to Choose the Best Books for Toddlers or Preschoolers
As parents, we take time to choose the best for our little people, be it toys, clothes or activities to keep them engaged. The same is true for books. Reading with and to toddlers is not just important for language development, but is also an incredibly interesting activity that can easily go on to become […]
Tiara French Braid for Creative Girls Hair-Do
My daughter wanted her hair up for Gymnastics but told me that the week before her ponytail hurt her head. I decided to fix her hair in a crown french braid or tiara french braid hairstyle with a bun on the side. This left the back of her head, which touches during somersaults, free. Start […]
Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids That Encourage Eco-Friendly, Green Living
Teaching toddlers and preschoolers about eco-friendly living can be fun and interesting with the appropriate activities. Eco-friendly parents can engage in a variety of toddler activities to teach toddlers about being green and earth-friendly. Here are five great “organic” toddler activities that are perfect for preschoolers to learn green living, naturally. 1. Visiting Safari Parks […]
How to Have a Healthy, Happy and Safe Halloween with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Halloween is a fun time for babies and toddlers. After all, they get to dress up like their favorite ghouls and get tons of stuff they love (read, candy!). However, it is important that while they have fun, they also stay safe. Here are some safety tips for a fun, creepy Halloween. Halloween Costume Safety […]
Fairy Houses…Everywhere Book Review
“Fairy Houses…Everywhere” by Barry and Tracy Kane is a photographic guide to fairy house building. That’s right, you can create houses that will entice fairies to your yard, or so the book proposes. This concept of building fairy houses, according to the book, was created by New Englanders decades ago to entice woodland friends to […]
Submission Through the Storm
We were five miles from home – I in the car with the toddler and my pregnant belly, he in the truck ahead of me with the two older children. We were pushing the speed limit trying to beat the storm home after getting stuck out with truck problems. Usually I never drive anywhere in […]
Review of the Ouch Pouch
I received the Ouch Pouch in the mail at the perfect time. The Ouch Pouch is a clever pouch designed to hold your first aid items when you are away from home. It comes in cute, trendy fabrics and is available to order from the Ouch Pouch site. My house is in chaos, due to […]
Family Traditions for Fourth of July
Fourth of July, and all holidays really, present fantastic opportunities for family traditions. I’m learning that these traditions can be a great way to enhance the memories your children take with them once their grown.
Green Indoor-Outdoor Play Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers from Sprig– A Review
Green parents are concerned about toys that are safe for their kids and for their planet. Luckily, there are toy companies that feel the same. Sprig Toys is one company that makes natural and green toys for toddlers. The best part about Sprig Toys is that the toys encourage both indoor and outdoor play and […]
