No matter what time of year it is, getting the kids outdoors and active is important because we all know outdoor play is highly beneficial for children in a variety of ways. Benefits Of Outdoor Activities For Children The benefits are great when it comes to getting kids outside to play. Some of the positives …
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Now that we have a little one again, I’m thrilled to be back in the ‘Step2’ phase! I’ve loved Step2 products for decades now, as they were my go-to back when I did daycare over 22 years ago. From climbers and slides to indoor play, they delivered high quality toys that kids (and parents) loved. …
Break out those old cassette tapes, fire up the VHS player, and take a walk down memory lane with me today while I talk about nostalgic toys and nostalgic games of the 90’s! Modern toys have nothing on toys from the 90’s! What were your favorite toys? Growing up in the 90’s, owning a Barbie …
I’ve always loved the look of wooden toys. Not only do they look adorable, but wooden toys are also built to last! Since we have 5 kids (with another on the way) it’s always been important to me to find toys that can be passed down to younger siblings. Today I wanted to share with …
If you’re limiting travel this year with everything that’s happened, we’ve got some great ideas for you! We’re a family who enjoys a great staycation. That also means, that we love finding affordable or free kids activities for our backyard too. And by ‘backyard’, that could literally mean your backyard. Or it may possibly mean …
The weather here has turned cold. I know that snow is just around the corner. That’s why I decided it was time to set up an indoor toddler playground with the Simplay3 Young Explorers Adventure Climber, an indoor playset (or outdoor playset if you want) that’s perfect for toddlers through elementary-aged kids. Big thanks to …
My kids discovered Playmobil about 2 years ago and have been huge fans ever since! When I was offered the opportunity to write a Playmobile Furnished School Building Toy review, I couldn’t pass it up! Thanks to Playmobil for sending us the set to try it out! Playmobil Furnished School Building Toy Review Playmobil Furnished …
This post is sponsored by Chuckle and Roar, available exclusively at Target. A few weeks ago some friends of ours were over to visit and they mentioned a recent family vacation where they drove to their destination screen-free with their two kids. To be honest, I’ve gotten so used to turning the DVD player on …
Well, it’s Minnesota so it wasn’t too surprising when the snow began to fly before Halloween this year. Thankfully, it melted again so trick-or-treating was a bit more manageable. But now that we’ve had another covering, the kids have been looking for things to do. Of course, they DID go play in the snow but …
Summertime Sundays mean a lot to our family. First we head off to church. Then, the rest of the day is typically spent on family bike rides and picnics at local parks. It’s a great way to hang out with family while also getting some exercise and nourishment. This Sunday tradition has been going on …