My daughter is obsessed with Schleich figurines. Her Papa first started bringing home families of jungle animals and woodland critters. Then, my daughter discovered the elves of Bayala and became a collector…
The Hottest Holiday Toys for 2010
We’ve been sharing our picks for the Hottest Holiday Toy Awards and offering you a chance to win some of our favorites during the 12 Days of Giveaways since 2007. We’re very excited to have the opportunity to share our 2010 selections with you and we’ll be launching the 12 Days of Giveaways very soon!
Jishaku – What a Twist!
I was a bit leery about even showing another game to my kids who, at the ripe old age of 12 and 13, bore easily.
So, I was completely shocked when I brought out the Jishaku box and heard from one of their friends,”Oh, I love that game.”
Up, Up, and Away!
Zooming off to the most untouched parts of the earth in a romantically zebra-striped, fixed-wing prop plane sounds like my wildest vacation dreams. Now, it is part of my children’s daily play with the brand new Schleich Airplane…
Enter the Dragon’s Lair
If your children dream of dragons, then the Playmobil Dragon Land set will top their lists this holiday season.
Playmobil understands the way children play. My husband and I still remember hours of rainy-day fun with our Playmobil sets (and our grateful parents do, too).
The Playmobil Dragon’s Land Great Dragon Castle set is another winner. With Playmobil’s characteristic attention to detail, there are plenty of nooks and crannies for kids to explore…
Bubbly Crafts
Bubbles are always a popular activity at my house and last weekend my two children and I made our own bubble wands. We spent about an hour putting together Arterro’s Bubble Wand Kit with my four year old daughter and six year old son…
Think Tink: Pixie Hollow
Our recent trip to the Disney Studios in Hollywood, CA brought more fun and magic than I could cram in to one post. So, here’s part two of our exciting adventure, filled with the latest Disney Fairies have to offer!
After screening Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue the day before and flying high off the wonderful facts and tidbits the creators and animators shared with us, I (foolishly) thought “there’s no way they can top this.”
I was absolutely, totally, wrong.
Folks, we took a trip to the magical land of Pixie Hollow.
The Most Comfortable Halloween Costumes for Babies and Toddlers
For my son’s first Halloween, I bought him a dragon costume with a hood. He hated it. I think I snapped one picture of him in it before I had to just change him into regular clothes.
But I learn from my mistakes so last year my 14 month-old son wore pajamas. Now, lest you think I am some sort of Great-Pumpkin Hating Halloween Grinch, these weren’t just ANY pajamas. These were skeleton costume pajamas. Halloween costume pajamas are cute, comfortable, and…bonus…baby can keep wearing them through the entire fall and most of the winter!
Eco-Crafty Kids’ Jewelry
My daughter, like most little girls, loves jewelry. I often sit with her while she is making bracelets and necklaces using her beads. I was looking for something new to do with her. This Artterro Collage Jewelry Kit was the perfect activity! She was still able to make jewelry and I was able to introduce new crafting techniques like decoupage.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
My two preschool-age girls love to dress -up. With My 1st Career Gear by Aeromax their imaginations soared beyond the princess dresses and crowns that litter the floor of our house every day. When they tried on the career gear, each instantly became a doctor and a chef, switched outfits, and started all over again.
