We’ve partnered with Faber-Castell USA for the Ultimate Back to School Guide! I long for the days of starting a new year and all the excitement it brought. I remember the feeling of brand new pencils and markers written on crisp, clean pages. How beautiful all of the supplies looked all shiny and new. I […]
*New Toyfinder App BabyLOVE makes Holiday Shopping Easy
If you can believe it, there are only 69 days left until Christmas and 52 days until Hanukkah. The clock is ticking and, even though I LOOOOOVE to shop, I’m getting a bit anxious on what on earth I’m going to get my son, nephews, nieces, neighbors, you name it. Every time you turn on […]
The Top 5 STEM BUILDING Toys for Girls!
STEM STEM STEM: That’s all we’ve been hearing lately. It’s everywhere. The New York Times, The Huffington Post. On CNN. On The Today Show. Being that it’s all around us, we as Moms should know what it is automatically, right? WRONG. I polled a group of Mommy friends and while they all nodded enthusiastically “YEP […]
Ambi Toys are BACK and in Full Retro Swing!
If you’re a classic toy lover like me, you may already be familiar with the iconic Ambi® brand, the manufacturer of infant and toddler toys with a fabulously retro design and feel. In years past, only a few items were available in the US for purchase. Now, the ENTIRE 44 piece Ambi collection is available in the US, […]
Design your very own Dolls house with Lundby
Ok. It’s no secret that I’m OBSESSED with doll’s houses, Lundby doll’s houses in particular. I received my first Smaland house over a year ago and it continues to bring my family and I great joy, laughter, and enough creative brainstorming to outlast any other toy in our house. Here’s a bit of background info […]
Build & Imagine: STEM Powered Play-Sets for Girls
Every now and then, a product comes on the market that manages something truly remarkable: delighting children while simultaneously causing extreme pride in parents. This, my friends, is one to boast about. Build & Imagine is a brand new line of magnetic construction sets featuring adventurous leading female characters and rich illustrated details that inspire […]
GIFT GUIDE: New Baby, New Mama
I remember it all like it was yesterday: the Google searching, the book reading, the asking for recommendations, the dreaming of all the fancy pants items that celebrities have for their kids, as I cradled my baby bump and selected item after nonsensical item on my registry. My baby shower was just gorgeous and I […]
Rainy Day Toys & Crafts
My family and I are seriously craving some sunshine and warmth after this brutal winter. We couldn’t be more excited about Spring. Constant thoughts of running in the grass and playing outside all day are seriously disrupting our productivity at work and school. Spring, that beautiful fickle thing, also means lots of RAIN. After spending […]
Encourage Education through Play with GALT Toys
As a relatively “new” mom (my son is now almost 15 months old, side note: where has the time gone?!?) I’m constantly worried about whether or not he is getting stimulated or challenged enough. I can see it happening right before my eyes: he is determined to figure out how things work, why something falls […]
Luxe Pre-Holiday Gift Guide!
Fall is here! The leaves have changed colors, apple cider fills the air, fuzzy blankets have escaped their drawers, and our wallets are about to kick into overdrive. It’s officially 95 days until Christmas (thank you xmasclock.com!) and 68 until Hanukkah (thank you daysuntil.com!) so why not start saving for some truly decadent, fabulous gifts […]
