I am big into board games. My husband, not so much. But when we played Spontuneous, he actually admitted it was a “pretty fun game”! If you’re looking for a good party game this holiday season and you listen to any type of music, Spontuneous is a excellent choice! Their tagline is “Spontuneous bring the […]
Easy Quick Craft for Toddlers: Toilet-Paper-Tube Binoculars
Do you have a little toddler or preschool boy (or girl!) who loves to explore and craves adventure… but isn’t so much into arts and crafts? Yeah, me, too. Making a mess or scribbling dramatically across a page is way more fun for my 3-year-old than creating a fun project or making a beautiful picture. […]
How to Grow a Smart Kid: Free Time
photo by utini In part 1, we talked about the importance of reading, and in part 2, the role of imaginative play in the development of a smart kid. Let’s expand on that a little with more ideas for free time that will help encourage your children to use their imaginations and thinking skills! Play […]
Radio Flyer Style N’ Ride Scooter RFX with Custom Clips Review
When Radio Flyer asked if we’d be interested in reviewing the new Style N’ Ride RFX Scooter I quietly replied “YES!” I kept the scooter a secret until it arrived via UPS, knowing my 4 year old son wouldn’t be able to wait any longer than it would take to assemble… I was right. The […]
How to Grow a Smart Kid: Toys and Playtime
photo by George Eastman House In the first part of this series, we talked about the importance of reading and creating a reading environment to help bring out your child’s intellectual potential. There’s a lot more that you can do as a parent, though! Playtime is where children learn – absorb, really – without even […]
Benefits of Sports and Team Activities for Children with Giveaway!
We’ve always tried to have our children involved in physical sports and activities. There are so many benefits for encouraging an active lifestyle in your children. First we signed my son up for soccer the first year he was eligible. That was a stretch for me since I’m not someone who would consider herself the […]
Dolls That Teach, Inspire and Engage Girls and Boys: Make Meaningful Play Possible with My Pal and My Sibling Dolls {and a Giveaway too!}
Dolls for girls and boys can go beyond mere recreation and be educational and inspiring as well. My Pal and My Sibling Dolls make dolls that are not just cute looking but also a great way for kids to learn about autism, Down’s Syndrome, going green, anti-bullying and peaceful living and lots more. Did you […]
Outdoor Activities for Kids: 5 Fun, Energy-Boosting Outdoor Play and Games
In an age where the television and internet often end up as kiddie entertainment, outdoor play and activities take a backseat.
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 […]
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 […]
Review: The Nerf Sport Swerve Pitch Baseball and Bat
The Nerf Sport Swerve Pitch Baseball and Bat is a fun way to pass an afternoon. The ball is made of foam covered in white rubber and has a pad, not unlike the latching side of velcro, which performs various tricks depending on how you hold and throw it. It took the neighborhood kids no […]
ThinkSMART for Nintendo DS – Family Fun for Parents and Kids
ThinkSMART for Nintendo DS is billed as something for adults, but my 12 year old son, Ian, handled it just fine (but he likes chess and is a thinker). They also offer Kid ThinkSMART (their version for younger children 8+) They claim, “this original brain training program challenges older players thinking skills in an imaginative […]
